Leeds Knights duo Brandon Whistle and Jordan Fisher back to face Milton Keynes Lightning but Sam Zajac and Jordan Griffin out

FORWARDS Brandon Whistle and Jordan Fisher are both expected to return to action for Leeds Knights for this weekend’s double-header against Milton Keynes Lightning.
By Phil Harrison
Published 28th Jan 2022, 20:33 BST
Updated 29th Jan 2022, 10:01 BST
Jordan Fisher got injured in the 4-3 win against Sheffield Steeldogs but is expected back in the Leeds Knights line-up against Milton Keynes Lightning on Saturday night. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.Jordan Fisher got injured in the 4-3 win against Sheffield Steeldogs but is expected back in the Leeds Knights line-up against Milton Keynes Lightning on Saturday night. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.
Jordan Fisher got injured in the 4-3 win against Sheffield Steeldogs but is expected back in the Leeds Knights line-up against Milton Keynes Lightning on Saturday night. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Both missed the 6-1 win at Raiders IHC and 3-2 defeat at Sheffield Steeldogs last weekend having picked up injuries in the 4-3 victory against their South Yorkshire rivals at Elland Road on the Friday night.

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Head coach Ryan Aldridge confirmed their return for Saturday’s trip to Buckinghamshire ahead of Friday night’s practice session, but revealed he will be without defenceman and captain Sam Zajac due to work commitments, with fellow blue liner Jordan Griffin missing out again through injury.

MISSING: Work commitments rule out Sam Zajac for Leeds Knights this weekend. Picture: James HardistyMISSING: Work commitments rule out Sam Zajac for Leeds Knights this weekend. Picture: James Hardisty
MISSING: Work commitments rule out Sam Zajac for Leeds Knights this weekend. Picture: James Hardisty
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Aldridge expects to have two-way signings Harry Gulliver and Ben Solder from Manchester Storm on his bench as the Knights look to even the score following a 5-3 home reverse at home to the Lightning on January 9, the encounter proving to be Dave Whistle’s last game in charge.

With Zajac missing, Aldridge admitted he was glad to have experienced D-man Jamie Chilcott in his ranks, the former Hull Pirates captain impressing since making his debut in the 4-3 defeat at home to Basingstoke Bison on January 16.

“It’s great to have somebody with Jamie’s experience back there,” said Aldridge. “He’s a little bit calmer in the D zone, calmer on the puck and he adds that little bit of maturity and experience, which is always welcome.”

The Knights host Lewis Clifford’s side at Elland Road on Sunday (face-off 5.15pm).

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