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A star of Britain’s leading Para Ice Hockey team has expressed his disappointment that the sport’s national league been cancelled but he says he is looking for positives in these uncertain times. Mike Rhodes has played for Sheffield Steelkings for nearly three years after club chairman Jake Oakley invited him to try the sport. SheffieldContinue reading ““There’s little point in getting frustrated about things you can’t control” – Sheffield Steelkings’ Mike Rhodes”

Sheffield Eagles have today confirmed that all members of their staff including players, office and backroom staff on furlough leave. The government will now pay the Betfred Championship side’s employees who will now earn 80% or up to £2500 of their wages. In a statement the club released today it confirmed all players agreed toContinue reading “Sheffield Eagles provide an update on their coronavirus situation”

Sheffield Steelers enjoyed a huge improvement in the 2019/20 season, Aaron Fox’s side finished second in the EIHL standings before the season was suspended due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Last seasons’ seventh-placed finish was forgotten by Steelers fans as they enjoyed an entertaining title-push and cup win. The infographic below details stats and facts inContinue reading “Sheffield Steelers 2019/20 Season Review”

Non-league football is always tough for clubs financially but even more so since the world has been crippled by the Coronavirus pandemic all games have been suspended for the foreseeable future. Handsworth FC, who play in the ninth tier of English football in the Northern Counties East Premier Division will be one of the teams who are now under serious financial difficulties.Continue reading ““Que Sera Sera” – Sheffield Non-League side on how Coronavirus has affected them”

The Elite Ice Hockey League has confirmed that all remaining regular-season games of the EIHL have been cancelled. Sheffield Steelers won the Challenge Cup on Sunday with a 4-3 over Cardiff Devils the Viola Arena. Two teams have now reported they have players in self-isolation purely as a precaution but the health and safety ofContinue reading “Sheffield Steelers’ remaining EIHL matches cancelled due to coronavirus”

A Sheffield Steelers super-fan says the club’s Challenge Cup win is ‘massive’ for Aaron Fox’s side as his belief for a new successful era has grown. Steelers beat Cardiff Devils 4-3 on Sunday evening to secure their first Challenge Cup in 17 years just 48 hours after Sheffield lost-out to the Devils 7-3 in theContinue reading “Sheffield Steelers super-fan: “This could be the first trophy in the next winning era””

Sheffield Eagles became the first team to win a regular season Betfred Championship match in extra-time golden point with their victory over Batley Bulldogs on Sunday. Izaac Farrell nailed a drop-goal in the 88th minute of play after the sides were locked-up at 18 points apiece after the first 80 minutes. The Eagles initially trailedContinue reading “Sheffield Eagles become the first-ever winners of new Championship golden-point concept”

A £500,000 Football Foundation award will aid a Sheffield non-league side to carry out a £1 million revamp of its ground in Handsworth. Handsworth FC, who play in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division, have been working hard on developing their site at Oliver’s Mount for three years. The Ambers chose to implement aContinue reading “It’s coming home – Burglars fail to hinder Sheffield non-league football club’s dream”