Steve Nell

SETTING THE BAR: Leeds Knights' Sam Gospel once again led the way for netminders in NIHL National, helping his team to a third straight league title and a first-ever National Cup. Picture: Kev Bland/Knights Media.

Gospel staying at 'home' in The Castle with Knights
CONTRARY to popular belief - or at least the off-season rumour-mongers - Sam Gospel is going nowhere.

DO YOU REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME? Leeds Chiefs face-off against Sheffield Steeldogs in the first-ever game at Elland Road Ice Arena. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Leeds Chiefs - The night hockey finally arrived home at Elland Road

STICKING AROUND: Ryan Aldridge, in charge behind the Leeds Knights bench for only his second game, against Sheffield Steeldogs on January 21, 2021, part of what was supposed to be a temporary one-month spell in charge. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Coach Aldridge on his three years at helm of Leeds Knights

BACK FOR MORE: Centre Matt Haywood is back for a third season at Leeds Knights, hoping to maintain the level of success the team has enjoyed in the past two years. Picture: Steve Cunningham/Knights Media.

Haywood keen to maintain standard that serves Knights so well

NEW ERA: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge and assistant Davey Lawrence, who will head up the Knights' second team in NIHL North One in 2024-25. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights signal future intentions with clear pathway for youngsters

MOVING FORWARD: Leeds Knights head coach Ryan Aldridge believes there is move success in the offing for his young team. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights hurting but intent on being contenders for years to come

DOUBLE TARGET: Leeds Knights have dominated the regular season again in 2023-24 and hope to cap off their campaign with a second successive play-off triumph. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Defending champions Knights ready to step up intensity again

CHAMPIONS: Leeds Knights have won the NIHL National league title two years in a row. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights owner Nell welcomes tougher title defence in 2024-25

END OF AN ERA: Leeds Knights' James Archer will retire from playing this season. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Archer bows out having finally realised his Leeds ambitions

CHAMPIONS: Leeds Knights celebrate their second straight NIHL National league title on Sunday night after beating Bees IHC at Elland Road Ice Arena.

Knights seal second straight league title

NO FAVOURS: Hull Seahawks' head coach Matty Davies is looking to get the better of former club Leeds Knights this weekend. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Davies keen to build momentum at expense of NIHL National's 'best'

BRIGHT FUTURE: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge signed a new three-year deal on Monday and is keen to stay at the club and ensure there is a progression of young talent coming through the ranks. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media

Owner and coach reveal their ambitions for Knights

BUSY TIME: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Knights' New Year preparations overshadowed by Conger exit

TOP STOPPER: Leeds Knights' No 1 netminder, Sam Gospel. Picture: Jacob Lowe.

Knights Gospel appreciates what is in front of him

WE'LL MEET AGAIN: Leeds Knights and Swindon Wildcats - seen here playing at Elland Road in October will meet at the Link Centre for the first time this season on December 17. Picture: Leeds Knights

Why Knights and NIHL National rivals need to be worried about Wildcats

FORGING AHEAD: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge (left) and Davey Lawrence. Picture: Oliver Portamento.

Knights team up with familiar face to forge player development program

Hull Seahawks' coach Matty Davies Picture courtesy of Seahawks Media.

Knights chief on why strong Seahawks is good for NIHL National

FINISH THE JOB: Coach Ryan Aldridge wants Leeds Knights to give their home fans the perfect send-off on Saturday night. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Aldridge keen for Knights to give home fans the perfect send-off

HAIL TO THE CHIEFS: Sam Zajac (second right), celebrates NIHL National title success with (from left) Jason Thomas, Lewis Baldwin, Adam Barnes, Sam Gospel and Glenn Baldwin (far right).

Knights triumph four years in the making for first man in Zajac

WINNING TEAM: Leeds Knights' owner Steve Nell (left) and head coach Ryan Aldridge celebrate with the NIHL National trophy on Sunday. Picture courtesy of Leeds Knights.

Knights owner Nell expects tough battle to retain league title

GUIDING HAND: Ryan Aldridge has delivered the NIHL National league title in his first full season in charge, backed by supportive owner Steve Nell. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights boss on making the right call and landing NIHL's biggest prize
FOR a ‘building’ year, it has gone pretty well for Leeds Knights.
Phil Harrison

TOUGH GOING: Hull Seahawks' player-coach and co-owner Matty Davies. Picture courtesy of Tony King/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks boss Davies backs former club Leeds to get job done

MOVING ON UP: Brandon Whistle (right) has enjoyed a productive season for Sheffield Steelers helping him earn his first call-up to the Breat Britain roster earlier this week. Picture courtesy of Hayley Roberts/Steelers Media/EIHL

Steelers' Whistle targets World Championship spot with GB

Leeds Knights and Sheffield Steeldogs will lock horns in a new Yorkshire pre-season tournament on September 2 and
September 9. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights, Seahawks and Steeldogs prepare for new pre-season showdown

Brandon Whistle - in action for Sheffield Steelers last season
Picture: Dean Woolley.

Steelers snap up Whistle in new two-year deal

INCOMING: Centre Matt Haywood - pictured in action for Glasgow Clan against Cardiff Devils last season
Picture courtesy of EIHL/Al Goold

Zajac backing Haywood to have positive impact at Knights

GOING HOME: Matty Davies impressed during the 2021-22 NIHL National campaign with Leeds Knights but will be overseeing hockey operations at Hull Seahawks next season.

Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Hull Seahawks welcomed into NIHL National by Yorkshire rivals

Sam Jones has impressed Sheffield Steelers head coach Aaron Fox. Picture courtesy of Dean Woolley/EIHL.

Improving Jones gets rewarded with new Steelers deal

Leeds Knights head coach, Ryan Aldridge Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights’ boss Aldridge on familiar ice to tame Wildcats as Steeldogs eye revenge

FAMILIAR FACE: Brandon Whistle, in action for Sheffield Steelers against Fife Flyers last month.

Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media/EIHL

Knights forward Whistle steps up with Steelers for weekend

Jason Hewitt is aware of how important this weekend's double-header is for Sheffield Steeldogs. Picture: Peter Best.

Steeldogs face big weekend for title hopes as Aldridge begins Knights’ quest

Dave Whistle. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Whistle blows on dual role as Leeds Knights change direction
LEEDS KNIGHTS and head coach Dave Whistle have parted company in a shock development for the NIHL National team.
Phil Harrison

Leeds Knights coach Dave Whistle, pictured at the team's Planet Ice rink at Elland Road Picture Simon hulme.

Leeds Knights: Whistle’s great expectations met during opening months

Matty Davies, is priving a hit for Leeds Knights in NIHL National.

Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints

Davies hitting his stride as Knights show their potential

Leeds Knights head coach, Dave Whistle Picture James Hardisty

Knights v Wildcats: Whistle looks to strike first in bid to overcome rivals

OPENING SALVO: Jordan Fisher, second right, battles during Sunday night's encounter with Swindon Wildcats at Elland Road. Picture courtesy of Kat Medcroft/Swindon Wildcats.

Leeds Knights and coach Dave Whistle learning fast after opening weekend

BACK AT IT: Dave Whistle gets his point across to his Leeds Knights' players during Thursday's practice session at Elland Road Ice Arena.

Coach Whistle back among familiar surroundings as Knights’ tale begins

NEW SURROUNDINGS: Leeds Knights head coach Dave Whistle, with team owner Steve Nell, Picture: Simon Hulme.

Leeds Knights coach Dave Whistle happy with progress ahead of new season

Hull Pirates will not be facing off in NIHL National during the 2021-22 season. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Door remains open to Hull Pirates as NIHL National forges ahead with nine teams

Jordan Griffin, pictured in action for GB Under-18s in Hungary in 2019. Picture courtesy of Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Leeds Knights ticks all the boxes for Jordan Griffin

BRING IT ON: Joe Coulter is keen to play in front of fans again at Ice Sheffield. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Knights and Steeldogs players reunited with fans for NIHL Playoff Finals

NEW FACE: Dave Whistle, pictured on the bench at Cardiff in 2014, has been apppointed as head coach and GM at Leeds. Picture courtesy of Richard Murray/Cardiff Devils.

Former Belfast Giants, Bracknell Bees, Cardiff Devils and Sheffield Steelers coa...

NEW START: Forward Kieran Brown is excited about finally getting his chance to play for Leeds' NIHL National team at Elland Road. Picture courtesy of Andy Bourke/Podium Prints.

Brown sees Leeds as perfect place for his game and confidence to blossom

BACK FOR MORE: Sam Gospel, in action for Leeds Chiefs during the team's debut 2019-20 NIHL National season. Picture: Dean Woolley.

Sam Gospel quick to sign up with Leeds chief Steve Nell for new era

NEW HOME: Steve Nell, the new owner Leeds' NIHL National ice hockey team. Picture: Steve Riding.

New Leeds ice hockey team owner Nell embraces fresh challenge

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