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Phil Harrison

Deputy Sports Editor

Phil Harrison is the deputy sports editor of The Yorkshire Post, a position he has held since May 2015. Originally from Derbyshire, Phil joined the production staff of the YP sports desk in 2007. He writes mainly about cricket and ice hockey. Phil also leads the sports desk’s podcast and video output, presenting, producing, editing and uploading our weekly FootballTalk podcast and a wide array of videos, all of which are available on The Yorkshire Post website.

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READY, WILLING AND ABLE: Leeds Knights get their NIHL National play-off campaign underway tonight at home to Hull Seahawks. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Wiser, deeper Knights better-placed to deal with whatever play-offs bring

ON THE RISE: Leeds Knights' Finley Bradon has had a breakthrough year. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Bradon keen to contribute for Knights as he earns new deal

EVER-PRESENT: Leeds Knights' Matt Barron Picture: Tony Johnson.

Knights star Barron keen to build play-offs momentum

LEADING MAN: Head coach Ryan Aldridge holds the NIHL National league trophy aloft at Elland Road Ice Arena on Sunday night as his Leeds Knights' players watch on, having won the crown for the second year running. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights boss hails 'unbelievable' team after title repeat show

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'

STARTING POINT: Swindon Wildcats provide the first of several tough tests over the coming days for Leeds Knights. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Road to second league title strewn with potholes for Knights

LEEDS-BOUND: GB's players celebrate a goal in their recent win over Romania in the Olympic Pre-Qualifiers in Cardiff last month. They will play in Leeds on April 26 against Poland. Picture: Dean Woolley

Ticket price details revealed for GB v Poland game in Leeds

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

RISING STAR: Leeds Knights' young forward, Finley Bradon. Picture: Tony Johnson.

How new role has allowed Knights' Bradon to flourish

FAMILIAR FACES: Leeds Knights' Noah McMullin battles with Hull Seahawks' Declan Balmer during the second leg of the NIHL National Cup semi-final at Leeds. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

How National Cup defeat to Seahawks prompted Knights rethink

FAMILIAR FACES: Jordan McLaughlin makes a save during Hull Seahawks' 4-2 win against Leeds Knights at Elland Road in December. The two teams meet again this week in a two-legged NIHL National Cup semi-final. Picture: Stephen Cunningham/Knights Media.

No more favours as Seahawks aim to end Knights' treble hopes

DIFFERENCE MAKER: Import centre Owen Sobchak made a telling contribution for Hull Seahawks on his first weekend in action for them. Picture Drew Brown/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks primed and ready for biggest test of season against Knights

GOOD WEEKEND: Leeds Knights' Matt haywood and captain Kieran Brown (right) scored two goals apiece as Leeds Knights made hard work of beating bottom team Bristol Pitbulls Picture: Stephen Cunningham/Knights Media.

Knights grateful to rivals Hull as daylight appears at top

The chase is on: Sheffield Steeldogs' Ben Morgan, left, leads a team-mate and two Leeds Knights players in Sunday's game. (Picture: Tony Johnson)

Matt Barron nets hat-trick as Leeds Knights complete double over Steeldogs

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

Knights' New Year preparations overshadowed by Conger exit

ON THE UP: Hull Seahawks' head coach, Matty Davies. Picture: Tony King/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks looking to close the gap on Knights

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

WE'LL MEET AGAIN: Leeds Knights' Jordan Griffing gets to grips with an opponent during the last meeting against Milton Keynes at Elland Road in October. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights.

Knights out to strike Lightning down twice

BACK AT IT: Head coach Ryan Aldridge hopes the enforced break from the schedule will benefit his Leeds Knights team. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights.

Knights hoping to feel the benefit from enforced 'timeout'

STICKING AROUND: Jordan Buesa has made his move to Leeds Knights from Glasgow Clan permanent. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Buesa keen to help Knights produce NIHL National repeat show

LIFELINE: Mikko Juusola celebrates his second period strike against Cardiff Devils for Sheffield Steelers, making it 3-1. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers, Knights, Steeldogs, Seahawks: reports, reaction, highlights

NEW START: Leeds Knights' coach Ryan Aldridge instructs his players during a pre-season game against NIHL National rivals Hull Seahawks. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights.

Knights chief insists 'no pressure' to repeat NIHL double heroics

FAMILIAR FACE: James Archer is well-known to Leeds hockey fans from his short stint with the Chiefs at the start of the 2019-20 inaugural NIHL National season. Picture courtesy of Leeds Knights.

Knights boss hails qualities of veteran addition Archer

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

MOVING ON UP: Louis Colvin has previous experience of playing at NIHL National level. Picture courtesy of Dave Trevallion/Invicta Dynamos

Howlett helps pave way for former team-mate to re-join him at Knights

GONE: Cole Shudra has returned to Sheffield Steelers, the club where he started as an apprentice and where his dad Ron made his name in British hockey. It brings an end to a two-year stint at Leeds Knights. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights in search mode after highly-regarded Shudra heads 'home'

STARTING POINT: Sheffield Steelers' Jonathan Phillips celebrates scoring Great Britain's first goal against Poland in Sunday's 5-4 win at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.
Dean Woolley/Ice Hockey UK

Steelers' stars past and present help GB open in winning style

BACK FOR MORE: Matt Haywood said it was a 'no-brainer' for him to return for a second season at Leeds Knights. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights seal the deal with influential forward for 2023-24

Leeds Knights celebrate winning the NIHL play-off title.

Leeds Knights celebrate play-off title to go with NIHL National League triumph

Double bid: Ryan Aldridge is hoping to steer league champions Leeds Knights to a play-off title in Coventry. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Leeds Knights have learned the lessons from previous big-game setbacks

Double bid: Leeds Knights head coach Ryan Aldrige takes his NIHL title-winners into the play-offs this weekend. (Picture: Oliver Portamento)

Leeds Knights chief Ryan Aldridge not taking play-off rivals for granted

ON THE WAY: Matt Haywood scores past Jordan Lawday as Leeds Knights romped to an 11-2 first leg win over Basingstoke on Saturday night, completing a 15-4 aggregate win 24 hours later in Hampshire. Picture courtesy of John Victor.

Knights secure easy passage to keep double hopes alive in season's endgame

KEEP IT ROLLING: Kieran Brown celebrates one of his four goals against Basingstoke Bison as Leeds Knights romped to an 11-2 win in the first leg of their NIHL National play-off quarter-final at Elland Road Ice Arena on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of John Victor.

Knights take big step towards play-off finals after clash with Bison

WINNING SMILES: Matt Haywood, pictured above with import forward Zack Brooks, has proved an inspirational and leading figure for Leeds Knights in their winning of the NIHL National regular season league title.
Oliver Portamento

Knights switch pays off big as Haywood ends long wait for trophy

SO CLOSE: Adam Barnes scores Leeds Knights third goal against Peterborough Phantoms in last night's second leg of the National Cup final at Elland Road. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights come up just short as Phantoms hold on to lift National Cup

FRONT FOOT: Canadian-born import forward Zach Brooks has enjoyed a significant impact this season with Leeds Knights, in his first full year as a pro. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Brooks eyes more trophies after timing return nicely to help Knights lift title

TOUGH NIGHT: Leeds Knights' goaltender Sam Gospel was beaten six times as National Cup final opponents Peterborough enjoyed a first leg romp on home ice.
Oliver Portamento

Knights suffer National Cup final first leg agony at hands of Phantoms

GO-TO-GUY: Leeds Knights' Cole Shudra passed the 100-point mark for the season last weekend. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Shudra takes game to another level to help put Knights on brink of glory

STEADY INFLUENCE: Thomas Barry has proved a solid addition for Leeds Knights since arriving before Christmas. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights benefitting from Barry's nous and experience - Zajac