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POSITIVE IMPACT: Derek Gentile is backed to be a welcome addition to Sheffield Steelers' 2025-26 roster, by close friend and former team-mate, Mitchell Balmas. Picture courtesy of SAINT MARY’S HUSKIES ATHLETICS

Gentile backed to have positive impact on Steelers
THERE were several reasons Mitchell Balmas opted to stay with Sheffield Steelers for a third season – one was to renew a childhood friendship with one of the te...

STICKING AROUND: Mitchell Balmas has opted for a third year in the Elite League with Sheffield Steelers Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Balmas insists nothing is better than playing for Steelers

SECOND TIME AROUND: Jordon Southorn almost joined Sheffield Steelers last summer, but opted for Grenoble instead. This time, Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox has got his man. Picture: James Assinder/EIHL Media.

Steelers get their man at second time of asking

FOR THE LOVE OF THE GAME: Derek Gentile will arrive at Sheffield Steelers in August on a high after enjoying a rewarding USports campaign with Saint Mary's Huskies. Picture courtesy of Saint Mary's Huskies Athletics.

Import finds hockey 'passion' again ahead of Steelers switch

STICKING AROUND: Sheffield Steelers'netminder Matt Greenfield has signed a new, three-year deal with the Elite League club. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers' star sticking around for three more years

KEY PIECE: New Sheffield Steeldogs' head coach Slava Koulikov believes defenceman Jonathan Kirk is an integral part of the 2025-26 roster. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Captain Kirk keen to make up for lost time with Steeldogs

BACK FOR MORE: Jonathan Phillips will once again provide a leadership voice for Sheffield Steeldogs during 2025-26 in NIHL National. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Phillips looking for Steeldogs to close gap on leaders

PLANNING AHEAD: Liam Steele - pictured during his time at Cornell University - has signed a two-way deal with Sheffield Steelers and NIHL National affiliate Sheffield Steeldogs. Picture courtesy of Leilani Burke/Cornell Athletics

Steelers and Steeldogs set on helping Steele realise potential

PROMISING: Derek Gentile is looking forward to a return to pro hockey having excelled in USports at Saint Marty's last season. Picture courtesy of SAINT MARY’S HUSKIES ATHLETICS

Familiar faces help direct Gentile to Steelers

BACK FOR MORE: Sam Tremblay proved to Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox he was worth a new deal for the 2025-26 Elite League season. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

‘Tone-setter’ Tremblay earns Steelers return

BACK FOR MORE: Ben Morgan returns for his 14th season with Sheffield Steeldogs. Picture: Steeldogs Media.

Morgan an 'invaluable asset' for Steeldogs

NEW FACES: Logan Neilson has made the switch to Sheffield Steelers after two years at Nottingham Panthers Picture: Panthers Images/EIHL

Neilson says Steelers offer him best way forward

ON THE UP: Cole Shudra battles for the puck against Romania’s Csanad Fodor during last week’s World Championships Division 1A tournament

Steelers' Shudra hails GB's golden world promotion

INCOMING: Sheffield Steeldogs' new head coach, Slava Koulikov. Picture: Chris Callagahan/Blueline Photography.

Why Koulikov could not turn down Steeldogs job

BIG SWITCH: Ryan Tait has made the move from Guildford Flames to Elite League rivals Sheffield Steelers for the 2025-26 season. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers boss hails the positives of new import signing

Ben Bowns, GB netminder, makes a save in the 5-1 win against Italy in Romania on Thursday. (Picture: Dean Woolley)

Rotherham duo Kirk and Bowns put Great Britain ice hockey on brink of worlds

Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player Adam Johnson who died during a match against Sheffield Steelers on October 28, 2023. (Picture: Panthers Images / SWNS)

Adam Johnson ice hockey death: Player told he won't face charges

BACK FOR MORE: Dominic Cormier returns for a third season with Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Al Goold/EIHL Media

Fox views returning duo as vital to Steelers' future plans

COMING HOME: Forward Mikko Juusola (left) and defenceman Joona Huttula will both return for Sheffield Steelers in 2025-26 Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Fox continues Steelers' roster build with return of key Finnish duo

HIGH AIMS: Sheffield Steelers' Robert Dowd. Picture: Dean Woolley.

GB target instant return to top tier of Worlds

Next challenge: Sheffield Sharks head coach Atiba Lyons is preparing his team for next week's play-offs.

Sharks and Blades hoping time is a great healer before play-off bid
Overcoming title disappointment to get steeled for the play-offs is a popular theme in Sheffield sports at present.
Nick Westby

STICKING AROUND: Sheffield Steelers' Reece Kelly, captain Robert Dowd and Kevin Tansey. Pictures: Dean Woolley/Hayley Roberts-Steelers Media.

Steelers coach Fox on returning Dowd, Tansey and Kelly

CONFIRMNED: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox has confirmed the return of Rob Dowd, Kevin Tansey and Reece Kelly for the 2025-26 Elite League season. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Fox facing 'hard decisions' over Steelers 2025-26 roster

AIMING HIGH: Sheffield Steelers' captain Rob Dowd is confident Great Britain can clinch a top-two finish in Romania and promotion back to the top tier of the world game. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Dowd confident GB can seal promotion back to world elite

HARD-FOUGHT: Sheffield Steelers and Nottingham Panthers' players clash during Saturday's Elite League play-off semi-final. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Overtime strike sees Steelers denied silverware

SAME AGAIN PLEASE: Sheffield Steelers' players leap from the bench to celebrate last year's Elite League play-off triumph. Picture: James Assinder/EIHL Media

Fox channels 2024 vibes to boost play-off chances

LEADER OF THE PACK: Sheffield Steelers' captain, Robert Dowd. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Dowd determined to shake off EIHL title 'hurt' with play-off triumph

WINNER: Patrick Watling (left) celebrates his overtime winner for Sheffield Steelers against Glasgow Clan in Sunday's second leg of their Elite League play-off first round tie. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers boss in favour of changing EIHL play-off format

MAGIC MOMENT: Patrick Watling celebrates his overtime winner for Sheffield Steelers against Glasgow Clan on Sunday night. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers seal play-off semi-final clash with Panthers

TOUGH NIGHT: Sam Tremblay jostles for position during Friday night's 3-1 defeat at Glasgow Clan in the Elite League play-off quarter-final, fiorst leg. Picture: Al Goold/EIHL Media.

Steelers need to find the 'hunger' to keep play-off hopes alive

WE MEET AGAIN: Sheffield Steelers won the head-to-head league series against Glasgow Clan 5-1 and meet the Scottish rivals again in the play-offs, starting Friday night. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers intent on holding onto last piece of treble trophy haul

MOVING ON: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox will rally his players to launch a defeance of their play-off crown this weekend. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers title 'sting' must ease quickly before play-off title defence
AARON FOX admitted the agony of missing out on the Elite League title on the final day of the regular season is going to “sting” - but said he and his team would have to move on quickly from the disappointment.
Phil Harrison

TOUGH NIGHT: Brandon Whistle battles for the puck against Coventry's Brady Pouteau. Picture: Scott Wiggins/EIHL Media.

Steelers miss out on second straight Elite League title

STRIKE ONE: Patrick Watling (left) and Colton Saucerman celebrate Sheffield Steelers' first goal against Cardiff Devils on Saturday night. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers take league title defence down to final game

IN THE FRAME: Sheffield Steelers' head coach, Aaron Fox, has been impressed by the resolute nature of his team as they head into the final weekend of the Elite League regular season still in contention for the title. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Near-perfect Steelers stay in title hunt until very end

ROMANIA-BOUND: Leeds' Kieran Brown has been picked for the GB World Championship squad. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Knights' Brown backed to deliver for GB at Worlds

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Sheffield Steelers' Daniel Leavens and Mikko Juusola both scored twice in Saturday's 5-1 win over Dundee Stars Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Steelers take title battle into final weekend

NICE TIMING: Emil Svec fired what proved to be the game-winning goal agaisnt Peterborough Phantoms for Hiull Seahawks in their opening NIHL National play-off encounter. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Saturday Night Hockey - National play-offs and Elite League review

MIND THE GAP: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers in need of some late assistance

ON TARGET: Sheffield Steelers' Robert Dowd scored twice in the 4-1 win over Manchester Storm on Saturday at the Utilita Arena. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Steelers stay in title race as Knights, Seahawks & Steeldogs close out season

STARTING POINT: Sheffield Steelers' Daniel Leavens (right) celebrates the second of his four goals against Glasgow Clan at Braehead Arena. Picture: Al Goold/EIHL Media.

Steelers turn up the heat on leaders Belfast

IMMINENT THREAT: Sheffield Steelers’ defenceman Kevin Tansey expects a tough night in Scotland against Glasgow Clan tonight. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media

Tansey aware of threat Clan and Storm pose to Steelers' title chase

HEADING OUT: Dave Phillips has called time on his illustrious GB career. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Phillips calls time on illustrious GB career

OVER THE LINE: Leeds Knights players celebrate winning a third straight NIHL National league title after defeating Solway Sharks 4-2 at Elland Road on Sunday night. Picture: Knights Media.

'Selfless' Knights work ethic sees them make history

GET IN THERE: Patrick Watling forces the puck home to give Sheffield Steelers a 2-0 lead against Cardiff. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers keep picking away at leaders Giants

STEPPING UP: Sheffield Steelers' sam Tremblay. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Tremblay stepping up for Steelers in title battle

MOMENTUM: Hull Seahawks' coach Matty Davies is keen to take some winning form into the post-season.

Seahawks and Steeldogs target momentum ahead of play-offs

EARLY FINISH: Sheffield Steelers' defenceman Brien Diffley was forced off the ice in the second period against Glasgow Clan on Sunday. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers boss Fox on injured duo

FOUR-TIMER: Captain Kieran Brown scored four goals in Leeds Knights' 7-4 win at home to Hull Seahawks on Saturday. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Round-up Steelers, Knights, Seahawks and Steeldogs

BIG WEEKEND: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox knows his team needs help from elsewhere to catch leaders Belfast Giants. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers' positive vibes as they look to rein in Giants

BACK IN THE GAME: Sheffield Steeldogs' netminder Curtis Warburton Picture: Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs starting to benefit from growing depth

TREBLE TOP: Mikko Juusola (centre) celebrates one of his three goals in the 104 win at Dundee Stars on Sunday. Picture: Derek Black/EIHL Media.

Steelers hit back in Dundee but title hopes hang by thread

FRUSTRATED: Sheffield Steelers' head coach Aaron Fox. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Coach Fox blasts Steelers after home horror show

KEY MAN: Sheffield Steelers' Dominic Cormier. Picture: Dean Woolley/EIHL Media.

Cormier key piece of Steelers' title challenge

MOVE ON UP: Brady Doxey has taken his opportunity to move further up the pecking order at Sheffield Steeldogs after the late departure of import forward Sam Tremblay. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs' Doxey helping show way forward for next generation

TOUGH NIGHT: Former Sheffield Steelers' star Evan Mosey scores for Cardiff on Wednesday night. Picture: James Assinder/EIHL Media.

Steelers lose ground but not all hope in title

END GAME: Sheffield Steelers' coach Aaron Fox is hoping his team can close the gap on Belfast Giants tonight. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers aim to turn up heat on Belfast

HARD SLOG: Sheffield Steelers' Brien Diffley (right) drives forward in Sunday's Elite League clash at Guildford Flames. Picture: Joihn Uwins/EIHL media.

Steelers' looking to get the blocks quicker in EIHL title race

GET IN: Dominic Cormier celebrates his third period leveller for Sheffield Steelers against Nottingham Panthers on Saturday. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Steelers' shoot-out drama and how Seahawks reacted to points deduction

GOOD START: Reece Kelly made a good first impression for new team Sheffield Steelers in Wednedday's 8-1 win at home to Fife Flyers. Picture: Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media.

Kelly makes good first impression ahead of Panthers test

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