Dave Whistle

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

TOUGH TIMES: Matty Davies was a fans' favourite during his one season with Leeds Knights. He has found it tough going with hometown team Hull Seahawks so far this season. Picture courtesy of Hull Seahawks/Tony King

Davies' return to Knights set to garner sympathetic welcome

LEADING MAN: Netminder Sam Gospel acknowledges his man of the match award with his Leeds Knights team-mates behind him. Picture courtesy of Anna Alarie.

Knights netminder Gospel braced for tough test against Steeldogs

STEPPING UP: Carter Hamill is enjoying life with Leeds Knights, believing he is making the right improvements under head coach Ryan Aldridge at NIHL National level. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Hamill confident Knights is the perfect place to be

VETERAN PRESENCE: Sam Zajac may not be wearing a letter on his jersey this season but will still provide plenty of leadership qualities both on and off the ice. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights veteran Zajac retains leading role as perfect start continues

ON A ROLL: Leeds Knights continue to enjoy an unbeaten start to the NIHL National season, extending their winning streak to six games with two wins over the Bees IHC at the weekend. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights make themselves No 1 target in NIHL National

BACK FOR GOOD: Tate Shudra impressed enough during the 2021-22 season to earn himself full-time deal at Leeds Knights. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento/Leeds Knights

Shudra forces his way into reckoning for Knights

Josh Hodgkinson Picture courtesy of

Hodgkinson passes early test to seal spot on Knights’ roster

RARING TO GO: Leeds Knights' defenceman Jordan Griffin Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints

Griffin keen to hit reset button with Knights

KEY MAN: Leeds Knights' forward Ethan Hehir

has re-signed for the 2022-23 NIHL National campaign. Picture: Andy Bourke - Podium Prints

Aldridge reveals why Hehir such a key re-signing for Knights

Leeds Knights' Lewis Baldwin

will return for the 2022-23 NIHL National season as a forward. Picture: Andy Bourke - Podium Prints

Baldwin’s switch-up backed to have desired effect for Knights

Brandon Whistle - in action for Sheffield Steelers last season
Picture: Dean Woolley.

Steelers snap up Whistle in new two-year deal

RISING STAR: Archie Hazeldine in action for
Leeds Knights against Sheffield Steeldogs.
Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Hazeldine to experience the best of both worlds with two-way deal

Leeds Knights came close to silverware in their first-ever season, finishing as runners-up[ to swindon Wildcats in the Autumn Cup, above, in December. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights owner Nell on hectic first year and plans for next season

Kieran Brown bagged four goals but it still wasn't enough to earn

Leeds Knights the win in Slough against Bees IHC Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Leeds Knights: Brown’s four-goal blast still not enough to end losing run

Leeds Knights centre Matty Davies is on the sidelines this weekend through an upper-body injury. Picture: James Hardisty

Who’s in and who’s out for Leeds Knights this weekend

Defenceman Ben Solder is in the Leeds Knights team to face Swindon Wildcats in both games this weekend. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Leeds Knights: Team news and coach Aldridge on Wildcats’ strengths

Leeds Knights coach Ryan Aldridge will remain in place until the end of the season
Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights owner Nell on coach Aldridge and how long he will be in charge

NEW CHALLENGE: Dave Whistle, behind the bench during his time as head coach of Leeds Knights. Picture: James Hardisty

Former Knights coach Whistle excited to be back in game at Panthers

Kieran Brown, pictured celebrating scoring in the recent 4-3 win over Sheffield Steeldogs, is a key piece of the Leeds Knights jigsaw for next season
Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights owner Nell putting plans in place for bright future

Leeds Knights' Brandon Whistle

is set to play with Sheffield Steelers in the Elite League this weekend. Picture: Andy Bourke/Podium Prints

Leeds Knights: Whistle with Steelers as Knights face home double header

Ryan Aldridge - Leeds Knights coach. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights coach Aldridge says players proving their quality all over ice

Leeds Knights concede a goal in the New Year's Day defeat to Sheffield Steeldogs. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Time precious as Knights coach Aldridge eyes return to winning ways

Leeds Knights captain
Sam Zajac - right
. Picture courtesy of Kat Medcroft /Swindon Wildcats.

Leeds Knights: Zajac looks for Knights to cause rivals nightmares

Ruan Aldridge, right, runs through some drills with Leeds knights' players on Thursday.

Leeds Knights: Coach Aldridge taking things one step at a time

Cole Shudra, in action for Leeds Knights against Swindon Wildcats.
Picture courtesy of Kat Medcroft/Swindon Wildcats

Leeds Knights: Shudra says Whistle exit was tough to hear

Leeds Knights new interim coach, Ryan Aldridge. Picture courtesy of Okanagan Hockey Academy.

Leeds Knights: Interim coach Aldridge talks about exciting challenge

GONE: Dave Whistle - pictured on the Leeds Knights bench earlier this season Picture: James Hardisty.

Leeds Knights: Coach Dave Whistle in shock exit after five months

Dave Whistle, head coach of Leeds Knights Picture: James Hardisty

Leeds Knights: Whistle still confident of closing gap on rivals

BACK IN THE GAME: Leeds Knights captain Sam Zajac is back in the line-up for the weekend's NIHL National clashes with Swindon Wildcat and Milton Keynes Lightning Picture: James Hardisty

Knights boss Whistle welcomes back captain Sam for crunch weekend

BRING IT ON: Leeds Knights coach David Whistle is relishing this weekend's matches against Swindon and Milton Keynes. Picture: James Hardisty.

Coach Whistle relishing Knights’ tough weekend schedule

Leeds Knights upset coach Dave Whistle with their performance in the 5-3 defeat at Sheffield Steeldogs on New Year's Eve. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Knights coach Whistle keen to tackle areas of concern

Kieran Brown is NIHL national's leading points scorer this season, with 80 in 35 games - 39 of them goals. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights' Brown delivering on Davies' great expectations

Leeds Knights' head coach, Dave Whistle, was releived to get over the line against Swindon Wildcats Picture: James Hardisty

Knights coach Whistle ‘relieved’ after seeing off Swindon challenge

Kieran Brown fired

Leeds Knights to victory against Swindon Wildcats with a hat-trick. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Leeds 5 Swindon 2 - Knights rule as Brown produces hat-trick display

Leeds Knights v Swindon Wildcats: Why coach Dave Whistle won’t be easy to win ar...

Leeds Knights coach Dave Whistle, pictured at the team's Planet Ice rink at Elland Road Picture Simon hulme.

Leeds Knights: Whistle’s great expectations met during opening months

Brandon Whistle scored twice for Leeds Knights but it couldn't prevent a 4-3 defeat in overtime at Tleofrd Tigers Picture: James Hardisty

Knights left frustrated after overtime defeat at Telford

TOUGH TEST: Leeds Knights' head coach, Dave Whistle Picture: James Hardisty

Tough test for Knights at Tigers as they look to close gap

Kieran Brown crashes the Swindon Wildcats net. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Whistle proud of his ‘hurting’ Knights players after Cup final heartache

Harry Gulliver has scored five goals in three games for
Leeds Knights in the Autumn Cup Picture Bruce Rollinson

Goal-getter Harry primed to strike final blow for Leeds Knights

Leeds Knights head coach, Dave Whistle Picture James Hardisty

Knights v Wildcats: Whistle looks to strike first in bid to overcome rivals