Thursday 31 July 2014

Fans Of Steel: Liam McCausland

Recently, we announced our line-up for the 2014/15 season, welcoming new writers into the fold.

Well, how better to get to know them than for them to take part in the Fans of Steel feature?

In this edition, its my turn to round off the welcoming party. Edited since I first started the feature.

Fans Of Steel - Tom Walkeden

Recently, we announced our line-up for the 2014/15 season, welcoming new writers into the fold.

Well, how better to get to know them than for them to take part in the Fans of Steel feature?

In this edition, we welcome our tame livetweeter and reporter, our version of a serious journalist, Tom Walkeden.

Fans Of Steel: Alan Claringbold

Recently, we announced our line-up for the 2014/15 season, welcoming new writers into the fold.

Well, how better to get to know them than for them to take part in the Fans of Steel feature?

In this edition, we finally profile the controversial one, Alan Claringbold, after he has remained elusive so far.

Wednesday 30 July 2014

Fans Of Ste...Erm...Blaze: Daniel Smith

Recently, we announced our line-up for the 2014/15 season, welcoming new writers into the fold.

Well, how better to get to know them than for them to take part in the Fans of Steel feature?

In this edition, we had to twist the rules a bit, and welcome Blaze music man Daniel Smith.

Fans Of Steel: Jonathan Fearnley

Recently, we announced our line-up for the 2014/15 season, welcoming new writers into the fold.

Well, how better to get to know them than for them to take part in the Fans of Steel feature?

In this edition, we welcome Steelers and Stingrays webcast commentator Jonathan Fearnley.

Frozen Steel Meets: Mathieu Roy



We continue our summer of player interviews by bringing you a chat with Friday's signing.

A very impressive resumé, mixed with an even more impressive beard, has already endeared Mathieu Roy to us Steelers fans.

We got a chance to speak to "The Cat", asking what we should expect from him come September.

Tuesday 29 July 2014

Fans Of Steel: Robert Newbolt

Recently, we announced our line-up for the 2014/15 season, welcoming new writers into the fold.

Well, how better to get to know them than for them to take part in the Fans of Steel feature?

In this edition, we welcome Steelers historian Robert Newbolt.

Fans Of Steel: Ryan Gleeson

Recently, we announced our line-up for the 2014/15 season, welcoming new writers into the fold.

Well, how better to get to know them than for them to take part in the Fans of Steel feature?

In this edition, we welcome new analyst Ryan Gleeson.

Sunday 27 July 2014

Steelers Capture Free-Scoring Mathieu Roy

Over the last week, I think Gerad Adams has been able to replace the goals of Jeff Legue and Stefan Meyer.

(Obviously no one actually knows what is happening with Meyer at the moment, but as it stands he isn’t a Steeler.)

In addition to Mike Forney last week, Steelers head coach has acquired the services of free-scoring Canadian left winger Mathieu Roy.

Saturday 26 July 2014

Introducing Official #teamfrozensteel T-Shirts!

Well, what started as a bit of a joke has become reality.

Introducing our first, and probably only, official piece of Frozen Steel merchandise.

Thursday 24 July 2014

Fans Of Steel: Mark Duell

Recently, we announced our line-up for the 2014/15 season, welcoming new writers into the fold.

Well, how better to get to know them than for them to take part in the Fans of Steel feature?

In this edition, we welcome "Mr Hockey" Mark Duell to the team.

Thomas Martin Talks With Frozen Steel About The All-Stars

With the UK Forum All-Stars weekend upon us I spoke with Thomas Martin about his involvement with weekend.

FSB - How long have you been involved in the UK Forum All-Stars? And why tell me your story?

TM - I first heard about the All-Stars 5 years ago from a few friends who took part in the original weekend and signed straight up to take part in Cardiff 2010 where I played for Breast Cancer Care with a team of 6 other players (one who was another goalie!) and finished dead last. Despite the result though we all had a great time and made lots of new friends and nothing was going to stop me signing back up for the next three years where I played for the Help for Heroes team.

FSB - In your own words what does the All-Stars stand for?

TM - The All-Stars to me is all about the UK hockey community showing how fantastic everyone involved with our sport is. The support for beginner players is great, the banter between the more advanced guys, the fun everyone has all weekend and of course how eager everyone is to do something good and raise money for charity that not only are there 8 teams full of players but a waiting list to get into the event too! Hockey fans and players really are something special.

FSB - What’s been your favourite memory to date?

TM - Having won the trophy in 2011 for Help for Heroes I thought this would be an easy question to answer but it’s not that straight forward! I loved winning but the memory that sticks out the most for me is in my first year in Cardiff when we tried to give one of our tired players a rest by pulling a forward for the extra goalie! One of the most ridiculous 5 minutes of hockey you’d ever see but we couldn’t stop laughing, it was great!

FSB - Who are you representing this year! And has it any special significant to you?

TM - This year is special for me as I’ve been picked as the Captain for the team representing the Blue Cross, I’ve been bugging Dave Grant for years to include a charity which benefits animals and he really couldn’t have picked a better one. They care for ill, injured and unwanted pets all over the UK as well as supporting owners who need help or advice even helping those who have just lost a pet.

FSB - Nearly 100k has been raised since the all-stars began I’m guessing the next target is 200k? And what do you think the total for this year will reach?

TM - Yeah the next big milestone after £100k will be £200k but really the target is always going to be for everyone to put in as much effort as they can to raise as much as they can, not everyone will manage to raise £500 but it’s great seeing some of the imaginative ways people raise money from the 505 ride going on at the moment to me wearing a Crosby jersey last year or players dying their hair, anything goes and I’m sure this year will be another record breaker!

FSB - Why should people come down to Ice Sheffield at the weekend?

TM - The quality of the hockey may not be the best but there will be plenty of fun to be had and there are also auctions and raffles with some great items up for grabs!

FSB - Finally what are your sponsorship details in a final bid to get you some more donations?

TM - If you can head over to:-
·        Or text BLUX90 and £3 to 70070
The best bit of news is my company are doubling the amount I’ve raised so your support will be much appreciated!

Thank you for reading and thank you to Thomas Martin for taking the time to answer a few questions you can find Thomas on Twitter @Thomas_o_martin so give him a follow and give him some support and why not sponsor him a couple of quid while you’re at it!

Hope to see you at Ice Sheffield at the weekend!

Tom

@TomWalkeden

Frozen Steel Meets: Luke Ferrara

As part of the summer's Q&As, we've tried to bring you some of this season's new recruits.

You can read our interview with Pascal Morency here, but now, meet our new Brit. Enter Luke Ferrara...

Tuesday 22 July 2014

Frozen Steel Meets: Tom Darnell

Who'd be a referee?

The job is thankless - abuse from players, abuse from coaches, abuse from fans. You are always going to be unpopular to some fans. Its a task that you wouldn't wish upon your worst enemy - but without them, we wouldn't have a game.

We're not exactly overflowing with officials at the minute, an issue I feel needs addressing quickly. However, we do have one who is very good at what he does, and we spoke to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, EIHL match official Tom Darnell.
Photo Courtesy of Dean Woolley Photography

David Grant Talks With Frozen Steel About The All-Stars

With the UK Forum All-Stars weekend upon us I spoke with David Grant about his involvement with weekend.

FSB - How long have you been involved in the UK Forum All-Stars? And why tell me your story?

DG - My story starts with a phone call to the other co-organiser, to see if he thought this idea for a weekend tournament had merit, and would he be prepared to be one of the organisers of this event. That was back in 2008, and sat here a week before the 7th Edition, it's amazing to think how the popularity of the weekend has grown throughout the hockey community to see what the weekend is now

FSB - In your own words what does the All-Stars stand for?

DG - Community - it's the efforts from everybody which has made it the success that it is, everyone plays their part to ensure everyone has a great time and that it is a successful weekend.

FSB - What’s been your favourite memory to date?

DG - I have been lucky to have seen so many fantastic memories over the years, from people playing the game for the very first time, to moments when we remember lost members of our community. The weekend gives everyone the chance to create their own memories and this year I'm sure there plenty will leave Sheffield on the Sunday with memories that will last a lifetime.

FSB - Who are you representing this year! And has it any special significant to you?

DG - I'm representing the British Heart Foundation, and it's a charity close to me as I lost my father through a heart attack, and If through raising money helps them with research to prevent another family going through what mine did - then it's worh it all the way.

FSB - Nearly 100k has been raised since the all-stars began I’m guessing the next target is 200k? And what do you think the total for this year will reach?

DG - It's very crazy to think we're very close to passing the £100k mark, never in my wildest dreams ever think we would break that target, but of course the next one will be the £150k mark. We are very close to matching the figure raised last year before we've started this year's event, so to think what we can get up to, I don't think a figure between £40-50k is unreasonable.

FSB - Why should people come down to Ice Sheffield at the weekend?

DG - Because coming down to watch the weekend gets you involved in something special, and you will see people who can't play the game (myself included) giving their all to represent the charity they are playing for.

FSB - Finally what are your sponsorship details in a final bid to get you some more donations?

DG – There are two ways you can sponsor me
·        Text DGBH56 £1 to 70070
Thank you for reading and thank you to David Grant for taking the time to answer a few questions you can find David on Twitter @davidgknights so give him a follow and give him some support and why not sponsor him a couple of quid while you’re at it!

Hope to see you at Ice Sheffield at the weekend!

Tom
@TomWalkeden

Monday 21 July 2014

Alex Smith Talks With Frozen Steel About The All-Stars

With the UK Forum All-Stars weekend upon us I spoke with Alex Smith about his involvement with weekend.

FSB - How long have you been involved in the UK Forum All-Stars? And why tell me your story?

AS - This is actually my 1st year playing in the UK Forum All-Stars; I was down to play last year but had to pull out last minute sadly. I've seen it go from strength to strength since it started in 2008 and it's always been an event I've wanted to be involved in.

FSB - In your own words what does the All-Stars stand for?

AS - It stands for a great weekend playing an amazing sport, with great people and most importantly raising money for some great charities.

FSB - What’s been your favourite memory to date?

AS - Well as I haven't played in the Tournament before it has to be getting picked to play this year as I know how many people register so it was great that I got picked, My team are also the opening match on Saturday so that will also be a great honour. Hopefully will be closing out the tournament in the final on Sunday too.

FSB - Who are you representing this year! And has it any special significant to you?

AS - I'm representing Sheffield Children's Hospital, they are quite close to my heart as I was in there as a child and I know what great work they do in helping sick children.

FSB - Nearly 100k has been raised since the all-stars began I’m guessing the next target is 200k? And what do you think the total for this year will reach?

AS - Yeah that should definitely be the next target. It’s going from strength to strength each year. Well it’s just under a week before the weekend and we’re already on 24k, so I wouldn't be surprised if we hit over 50k which would be an amazing effort by everyone involved.

FSB - Why should people come down to Ice Sheffield at the weekend?

AS - Because its raising money for 8 great causes, there will be some great hockey on show and some funny moments which will not to be missed and overall it’s just a great fun filled weekend with loads going on in a great atmosphere. Not to be missed!!

FSB - Finally what are your sponsorship details in a final bid to get you some more donations?

AS - My Just giving page is www.justgiving.com/alex-smith88 please give generously guys it’s for a great cause.

Thank you for reading and thank you to Alex Smith for taking the time to answer a few questions you can find Alex on Twitter @steelersmith88 so give him a follow and give him some support and why not sponsor him a couple of quid while you’re at it!

Hope to see you at Ice Sheffield at the weekend!

Tom

@TomWalkeden

Geraint Walters Talks With Frozen Steel About The All-Stars

With the UK Forum All-Stars weekend upon us I spoke with Geraint Walters about his involvement with weekend.

FSB - How long have you been involved in the UK Forum All-Stars? And why tell me your story?

GW - I got involved in 2010 out of the blue really as myself and some mates were on a public skate in Cardiff just before the ice was being cut ready for the All-Stars weekend. I was speaking to some people involved by the BBQ that was happening by the changing rooms and stuck around to watch before offering to help for future years.

FSB - In your own words what does the All-Stars stand for?

GW - For me, the All-Stars is about the charity. Supporting charities playing the sport you love is possibly the best thing you can do. It’s a great feeling to know you’ve helped someone, somewhere who are affected.

FSB - What’s been your favourite memory to date?

GW - I think the best memory was last year when we got quite a bit of corporate sponsorship in as well as passing £30k milestone. Was also an honour to receive the Grant-Hubback award at Sheffield 2013.

FSB - Who are you representing this year! And has it any special significant to you?

GW - I will be representing British Heart Foundation this year as it’s something close to many people but also close to me as my grandfather passed away with heart disease before I was born. It’s a terrible disease and something that needs to be supported more.

Last year I played for Prostate Cancer UK as someone close to the hockey family in Cardiff was diagnosed with it and we thought it was good for us to show him support by us representing them. We also got a shirt made for him with name and number and got the whole team to sign the shirt despite them not knowing him which made him up when we presented it to him.

If you’re ever in Cardiff for a game, keep an eye out for a Prostate Cancer UK Shirt and that’s the guy we supported.

FSB - Nearly 100k has been raised since the all-stars began I’m guessing the next target is 200k? And what do you think the total for this year will reach?

GW - £200k is a long way away but yes it’s a goal we have for the next few years. As I look after the fundraising side of the weekend, we’re at £26500 right now and before the weekend, I expect us to be close to £30k if last year’s final week is anything to go by and around £40k hopefully after the weekend itself.

FSB - Why should people come down to Ice Sheffield at the weekend?

GW - There are many reasons for people to attend the weekend. The biggest being to support the charities. Also support the players and get back into the flow of watching hockey again ahead of the new season. It’s a great weekend which I’m proud to be part of and despite the amount of work and time we put in, when you look back; you know it’s worth it.

FSB - Finally what are your sponsorship details in a final bid to get you some more donations?

GW - From my previous post, I’m raising money for British Heart Foundation this year and £45 short of my £1500 target.

Thank you for reading and thank you to Geraint Walters for taking the time to answer a few questions you can find Geraint on Twitter @FarmerG5 so give him a follow and give him some support and why not sponsor him a couple of quid while you’re at it!

Hope to see you at Ice Sheffield at the weekend!

Tom
@TomWalkeden

Matthew Newton Talks With Frozen Steel About The All-Stars

With the UK Forum All-Stars weekend upon us I spoke with Matthew Newton about his involvement with weekend.

FSB - How long have you been involved in the UK Forum All-Stars? And why tell me your story?

MN - This will be my second year playing in the All-Star tournament, having sponsored people in previous years, I finally got involved, to be part of the fundraising, hockey and banter.

FSB - In your own words what does the All-Stars stand for?

MN - The All-Stars in my eyes is a group of fantastic people all giving up their own time and money to help various causes across the UK, it’s great to see how the hockey community comes together for events such as this. Which is growing from strength to strength each year.

FSB - What’s been your favourite memory to date?

MN - My favourite memory has to be my first goal at last year’s tournament. Not just because I am a defenceman, but I had a couple of people in the crowd who agreed to pay £5 sponsorship per goal I scored, remember Tom...
(Yes I Remember and I sponsored you as soon as the puck hit the back of the net as well)

FSB - Who are you representing this year! And has it any special significant to you?

MN - I am playing for the Sheffield. Children’s Hospital charity for the second year running, I spent time there when I was young, so it’s nice that I can give something back.

FSB - Nearly 100k has been raised since the all-stars began I’m guessing the next target is 200k? And what do you think the total for this year will reach?

MN - I honestly don't think that £50,000 is out of reach for this year, which would be amazing. The more people that are aware of the event, the more will come to watch us and support the charities

FSB - Why should people come down to Ice Sheffield at the weekend?

MN - People should come down to the rink to watch different level players from across the globe come together and enjoy the selves whilst raising lots of ££££ for VERY WORTHY CAUSES, and there are opportunities to win some awesome prizes too.

FSB - Finally what are your sponsorship details in a final bid to get you some more donations?

MN - There are two easy ways to help me raise more money, 
I hope to see more and more new faces at the weekend, 26th and 27th July, Ice Sheffield, BE THERE.....
Cheers,
Matt

Thank you for reading and thank you to Matthew Newton for taking the time to answer a few questions you can find Matthew on Twitter @NewtonMatthew11 so give him a follow and give him some support and why not sponsor him a couple of quid while you’re at it!

Hope to see you at Ice Sheffield at the weekend!

Tom
@TomWalkeden

Sunday 20 July 2014

Kirstie Davies Talks With Frozen Steel About The All-Stars


With the UK Forum All-Stars weekend upon us I spoke with Kirstie Davies about her involvement with weekend.

FSB - How long have you been involved in the UK Forum All-Stars? And why tell me your story?

KD - Well, this would be my third All-Stars I have been too but the first one I've played in. We first found out about it from a friend Steve baker. He let us know that it was in Cardiff and that my sister should register to play as she is a goalie in inline hockey and wanted to try out ice hockey. She loved the first one so registered for last year’s All-Stars again. I came up to Sheffield to watch and was itching to get on the ice. So I decided to buy some skates. Join the Cardiff Comets Ice team to get some experience and here I am playing this year. I love the atmosphere at all stars everyone is so friendly, players and supporters. I also love that no matter what your ability is on the ice everyone is welcome to play.

FSB - In your own words what does the All-Stars stand for?

KD - The All-Star weekend to me is a weekend where I can meet new people and friends. Have a great time and laugh and just really enjoy myself.

FSB - What’s been your favourite memory to date?

KD - I would say my favourite memory to date was last year. My sister was unable to come out on the town so me and a few of her team mates (Michael Walsh, Adam Dadswell and David Paul) brought a party back to her room and it was better than most my nights out.

FSB - Who are you representing this year! And has it any special significant to you?

KD - This year I am representing Blue Cross I would say it was special to me because I am a huge animal lover.

FSB - Nearly 100k has been raised since the all-stars began I’m guessing the next target is 200k? And what do you think the total for this year will reach?

KD - I think the total for this year might be between £35,000-£40,000 maybe even more!

FSB -Why should people come down to Ice Sheffield at the weekend?

KD - I think people should come because through experience even though you’re not on the ice with the team you can still get involved with everyone and all the fun and mischief that goes on plus meet some great people.

FSB - Finally what are your sponsorship details in a final bid to get you some more donations?

KD - To sponsor me you can donate online on my Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/Kirstie-Davies2

Thank you for reading and thank you to Kirstie Davies for taking the time to answer a few questions you can find Kirstie on Twitter @KirstieMooo so give her a follow and give her some support and why not sponsor her a couple of quid while you’re at it!

Hope to see you at Ice Sheffield at the weekend!

Tom
@TomWalkeden

Ashley Jones Talks With Frozen Steel About The All-Stars

With the UK Forum All-Stars weekend upon us I spoke with Ashley Jones about his involvement with weekend.

FSB - How long have you been involved in the UK Forum All-Stars? And why tell me your story?

AJ - This will be my second year playing in the all-stars after about 3 years of following the event. I've been a hockey fan since I was 15, and ever since, I've wanted to have a go. It's not been easy for me to do it as I didn't live close to a rink. The summer of 2011 I started to learn to skate, by myself, with no instruction. I was and still am shockingly poor is it's all a bit of fun for charity.

FSB - In your own words what does the All-Stars stand for?

AJ - It's stands for unity in my eyes. You have 100+ people coming together from all over the UK and in some cases, Europe, to unite in a common goal of raising money for charity and having a damn good time whilst doing it. It doesn't matter what skating skill you have...or lack it's all in good fun for a great goal.

FSB - What’s been your favourite memory to date?

AJ - Probably the overwhelming cheer and clap I received getting my medal last year. That was quite special.

FSB - Who are you representing this year! And has it any special significant to you?

AJ - I'm representing Dreams Come True for the second year running, a great charity that helps terminal and critically ill children achieve their dreams. It's significant to me as I suffer with all over body osteoarthritis, and I never thought I would be able to skate, let alone play a weekend of hockey. My dreams come true, and I've had mine realised, and I want to help others realise theirs.

FSB - Nearly 100k has been raised since the all-stars began I’m guessing the next target is 200k? And what do you think the total for this year will reach?

AJ - I think we will easily reach £32k this year, and I think the way the steady growth of fundraising has happened over the past 7 years, I think we will hit the 200k in the next 3...it looks hard, but in reality, I don't think it will be.

FSB - Why should people come down to Ice Sheffield at the weekend?

AJ - It's a great weekend that rivals the EIHL final weekend in my opinion. Plenty of fun, laughs and plenty of friendships to be made. And it's all for a great cause too with plenty of opportunities to win great prizes with plenty of raffle opportunities!

FSB - Finally what are your sponsorship details in a final bid to get you some more donations?

AJ - I reluctantly had to cut my total down in order to achieve it due to a very tough time fundraising. I managed to hit the £100 mark but obviously would LOVE to get more! My page is www.justgiving.com/ashleyjones94

Thank you for reading and thank you to Ashley for taking the time to answer a few questions you can find Ashley on Twitter @codick1 so give him a follow and give him some support and why not sponsor him a couple of quid while you’re at it!

Hope to see you at Ice Sheffield at the weekend!

Tom

@TomWalkeden

FSB Charity Appeal 14/15: Liam's Beardathon For Team George

I know you're all donating toward Forum Allstars at the minute, and have been donating to the Weston Park appeal too, but this is something that is going to last the course of the season and doesn't demand your instant attention.

The following is copy and pasted from my appeal page. Thank you for reading:

Thursday 17 July 2014

Is A Fresh Steelers Really A Bad Thing?

Chris Blight lifting the Playoff Trophy in April
(Photo Taken by Dean Woolley)
It has not long since been announced that another one of our playoff championship-winning side forwards won’t be returning - this time in the shape of former Devils winger Chris Blight.

Many in Sheffield were hoping to see return in orange for the Canadian but after problems came up during the summer over a mis-understanding, he has clearly since chose to join Jeff Hutchins at Dundee.

Blight only joined the Steelers at the end of January after being released by the Devils and went straight into the line-up in Belfast, proving an instant hit with the Sheffield fans. Blight would end up finishing the season as a Playoff Champion along with Gerad Adams and Phil Hill who he knew well from his time in Cardiff.


From all our import forwards from last season, so far none of them are returning and we only have one more option to see one return - which is Stefan Meyer. Yes, at the moment it has been announced that as it stands he won’t be returning, but it doesn’t mean it won’t change.


  • Jeff Legue came out and said that he didn’t think he was capable of performing to the level that the Steelers need and decided to sign a three year contract with the Steeldogs.
  • Tim Spencer couldn’t refuse the opportunity to play in the AHL.
  • Steven Goertzen has gone to Blaze after being released at the end of the summer
  • DiCasmirro, well we all knew he would end up back in Italy, and to be honest I still haven’t seen anything official about where he’ll play so you never know - we might be surprise with his return but I doubt it!
  • Maxime Lacroix - who had an injury hit season - had already signed for Rouen in France not even a week after the playoff final.


So it will be very much fresh look to the Steelers. It might be a change that some fans aren’t happy about, but if they're new to the sport then it’s something they’ll have to get used to, and if you’ve been a fan for a while - well, you’ll know this is a part of hockey.

People are worried that having such a fresh looking team is bad, but I think the opposite. I think it will be a good thing for us. Look at how inconsistent we were all year until Adams came in! Lets be honest, the playoff victory saved a terrible season. People will say "how was it terrible, we won the playoffs?" Well yes, even though we finished 2nd, we still finished 20+ points behind Belfast and for me - and any other fan - that isn’t acceptable.

We obviously need improvements, and looking at what we’ve brought in so far the team is coming together nicely, with some players that put up some big numbers. I also got told that we have missed out on American forward Ben Gordon, who shows the sort of players we're looking to bring in as he puts up big numbers.

If that’s the sort of players that Adams is looking at, I’m a strong believer that we can expect a big signing that would light up our breakfasts, and if that’s the case then I can’t wait for them to take to the ice on the 6th September.

Tom
@TomWalkeden

@FrozenSteelBlog
@IAmMcCausland
@AwkwardGinge

Mark Duell: Putting the pieces together of a puzzle

Being the head coach, or in some cases a player-coach, isn’t as easy as some might think it is.

Working alongside a club owner or General Manager, you have to have an astute brain of some kind so you can recruit and build a team capable of challenging for honours.

If you thought somehow that G’s job was just about coaching the team on and off ice then think again; believe you me that he has more to do than just that task.

Wednesday 16 July 2014

Steelers Welcome A New Sniper!!

Steelers have unveiled their latest addition to the 2014/2015 roster in the shape of American born Mike Forney.

The 6’2 left winger joins the Sheffield Steelers at 26-years-old from the Arizona Sundogs in the CHL. Forney, who is a right-handed shot was drafted back in 2006 by the Atlanta Thrasher (#80 overall) but never made an appearance for the Thrashers as he spent four or five years in between the AHL and the ECHL, playing 26 games in the AHL.

Tuesday 15 July 2014

So They're Out!!

So there it is ladies and gentleman, the fixtures are out!

What does that mean? Well, we can actually start planning for the next 7 to 8 months - and if you're a football fan as well as a Hockey fan it means it makes your next 7 to 8 months very frustrating and expensive!

Frozen Steel Meets: Pascal Morency

A few eyebrows were raised when Canadian winger Pascal Morency announced that he had signed with the Steelers for the forthcoming season, especially as the club had yet to announce it themselves.

No matter though, Pascal is a Steeler, and the more I think about it the happier I am. So with that in mind, I went chasing our latest signing for a few words. And I got them.

2014/15 Fixtures Released - Much Sense, Very Logic, Wow

And so it came to pass that the 2014/15 Elite League fixtures were released, and Liam saw that they were good...

Anyroad, yes, we know where we're going now - and Saturday night's alright, by the look of it.

Saturday 12 July 2014

This Month In Steelers History: July 2014

We haven't got the broad history of some of the Scottish teams, or the long-drawn-out history of our nearest and dearest, but the Sheffield Steelers have been going 23 years now, and having only been watching myself for 6, we were keen to offer history lessons.

So please welcome to the fore Mr Robert Newbolt, whose website http://steelers-stats.co.uk/ is a veritable haven of numbers since the Steelers' inception back in 1991. He, today, gives us a brief glimpse back into the history books, in what will hopefully be a long-running feature.

Thursday 10 July 2014

Not Still Worrying Are We?

Trust In This Man, He Will Deliver!!
This is like London buses I don’t write anything for months and then two come along in the space of a week!

Right so basically what I want to know is: Why are people panicking so much about us having a team ready for the new season?

Monday 7 July 2014

UK Forum All-Stars 2014! What You Might Not Know!

The UK Forum All-Stars is a yearly event that takes place around the last weekend of July raising as much money as possible for charity!

It doesn’t matter if you play every week or if your lacing the boots up for the first time the whole point is together raise as much money as possible and you leave the event with lifelong friends.

Each team has people that can hardly skate but just want to get involved it really is an amazing weekend to be a part off.