Steelers stay hot, Fossier shines, and NIHL heats up 🔥
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📰 NEWS & NOTES
Steelers roll on: Sheffield put on a clinic against Coventry last weekend, cruising to a 6–1 win thanks to sharp puck movement and relentless forechecking.
Team of the Week spotlight: Mitchell Balmas (Sheffield Steelers) earned a place in this week’s EIHL Team of the Week in recognition for his consistency and clutch contributions for his club.
Clan show resilience: Glasgow edged the Cardiff Devils in a shootout thriller, keeping pace in the top half of the EIHL table.
Challenge Cup pressure: Coventry’s Cup campaign is wobbling, with Devils and Panthers right behind them in Group A.
NIHL spotlight: Leeds Knights’ Kieran Brown leads the NIHL goal race - but Swindon Wildcats and Milton Keynes Lightning are close behind.
Off-ice growth: NHL Street Hockey UK has launched free ball-hockey sessions for kids aged 5–11 in Sheffield, Nottingham, and Glasgow — part of a national initiative backed by Ice Hockey UK and the NHL.
🎤 INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK
Steelers Head Coach Aaron Fox seemed pleased with a return to form at home following their 4-1 victory against Cardiff Devils. Catch up here.
📊 QUICK STATS & TRENDS (Early 2025-26 Snapshot)
Top Scorer (EIHL): Mitch Fossier of the Nottingham Panthers leads the charge in the league.
Best Goalie (GAA / SV%): Devils’ netminder Ben Bowns - 1.30 GAA, 94 SV%
NIHL One to Watch: Kieran Brown (Leeds Knights) — 10 goals in eight games
Defensive Note: Matthew Greenfield (Sheffield) has been a rock in net, posting a 2.03 GAA
Momentum Meter: Steelers and Clan look like early favourites for top-four finishes
📅 FIXTURES TO WATCH (22–26 Oct 2025)
Date Match Time (GMT)
Fri 24 Oct Glasgow Clan vs Fife Flyers 19:30
Sat 25 Oct Sheffield Steelers vs Guildford Flames 19:00
Sat 25 Oct Cardiff Devils vs Nottingham Panthers 19:00
Sun 26 Oct (NIHL) Leeds Knights vs Sheffield Steeldogs 17:15
📣 COMMUNITY & SOCIAL BUZZ
🎬 Sheffield’s six-goal highlight reel from the Coventry game is making the rounds - worth a retweet if you missed it!
🗳 Question of the week: Who will lead the EIHL points by November 1st?
📺 WHERE TO WATCH (UK Fans Guide)
NHL Games: DAZN now streams all NHL fixtures for the 2025-26 season in the UK after absorbing NHL.TV.
You can also catch selected games on Premier Sports - including Winnipeg Jets v Calgary Flames (1 am) on Premier Sports 1 on Saturday (Oct 25th) and Seattle Kraken v Edmonton Oilers (3 am) on Premier Sports 1 on Sunday (Oct 26th)
Tip: Most sports pubs with Premier Sports or DAZN subscriptions can show games - always call ahead to confirm.
🏒 FUN FACT
The NIHL’s average attendance has risen over 15% since 2023, with Leeds and Swindon regularly drawing over 1,000 fans a night.