Kieran Brown

LEADING MAN: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown scored a hat-trick as his team hit back from Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Knights even score to stay hot on heels of title rivals

PRIMED AND READY: Leeds Knights' captain, Kieran Brown. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights.

Brown and Knights get set for Lightning double-header

STICKING AROUND: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown was more than happy to put pen to paper on a new deal, keeping him with the team until the end of the 2024-25 NIHL National campaign. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights.

Brown happy to play the long game with 'special' Knights

STICKING AROUND: Kieran Brown has signed a new deal with Leeds Knights taking him through until the end of the 2023-24 season. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Knights and Brown proving perfect fit for each other

TOP MAN: But Kieran Brown's points-scoring has plenty to do with line-mate Matt Barron. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Knights captain Brown hails 'unselfish' team-mate

BIG CONTRIBUTOR: Mac Howlett has enjoyed a fien start to the season, posting eight goals and 14 assists in 15 games. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Familiar pattern emerges as Knights set early regular season pace

UP AND RUNNING: Noah McMullin scored his first goal for LEeds Knights in the 4-1 win over Sheffield Steeldogs. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Buesa doubles up against former club Steeldogs to send Knights clear at top

TOP STOPPER: Sam Gospel procued a man of the match performance in net against Bees IHC. Picture: Leeds Knights

Knights take sting out of Bees to enjoy home comforts

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown is the favourite to finish as NIHL National's top points-scorer again. Picture: Aaron Badkin/Leeds Knights

Knights captain Brown setting early pace for others to follow

FRUSTRATION: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge wasn't happy with his players' efforts against Swindon Wildcats. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Aldridge issues icy blast to Leeds Knights team

LEADING MAN: Kieran Brown scored a hat-trick in the 9-1 win over Milton Keynes. Picture: Steve Cunningham/Knights Media.

Knights silence the doubters with emphatic response

DECISIONS< DECISIONS: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Oliver Portamento.

Knights name final two 'alternate' captains for 2023-24 season

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Matt Barron produced a man-of-the-match performance, firing two goals, as Leeds Knights came from behind to beat Peterborough Phantoms. Picture: Knights Media/Stephen Cunningham

Knights come back from slow start to stun Phantoms

ON TARGET: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown followed up a hat-trick at Bristol Pitbulls with another goal on home ice against the same opponents on Sunday. Picture courtesy of Leeds Knights/Steve Cunningham.

Knights, Seahawks and Steeldogs open up in NIHL National

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

SAM AGAIN PLEASE: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown is determined to lead his team to a second straight season of success. Picture: Knights Media/Stephen Cunningham

Brown says Knights can be the team to catch again in NIHL National

SUPPORT: Josh Richardson suffered life-changing injuries while on holiday in Thailand and several Leeds KNights' players will turn out this weekend to help raise funds to pay for his medical care in Thailand. Picture courtesy of Andy Bourke/Podium Prints

Knights stars back on the ice early to help former team-mate

INCOMING: Forward Gregor Mills is the latest addition to the 2023-24 NIHL National roster by Leeds Knights. Picture submitted.

Knights youngster excited to line up alongside Bulldogs heroes

WINNERS: Leeds Knights, 2022-23 NIHL National season. Picture courtesy of John Victor.

Leeds Knights: 2022-23 NIHL National fans' review

THE WAY FORWARD: Kieran Brown is looking for Leeds Knights to match their 2022-23 double-winning campaign in NIHL National next time around - maybe even going one better. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Brown vows Knights will not be lacking in ambition on 2023-24 return

IN THE FRAME: Kieran Brown was called up to the initial long-list GB ahead of the World Championships in Nottingham, but was ruled out after sutaining a lower-body injury for Leeds Knights in the NIHL National play-off final in Coventry, which they won to secure a memorable league and play-off double. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights captain Brown vows to use injury blow to fuel GB ambitions

CALL-UP: Kieran Brown has been named in the GB provisional training camp squad ahead of this year's World Championships. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights coach Aldridge backs move to look outside EIHL for GB players

CALL-UP: Kieran Brown has been named in the GB long-list squad for the team's training camp for the World Championships in Nottingham in April-May. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights' Kieran Brown earns GB call-up for World Championship training camp

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

WINNERS: Leeds Knights celebrated winning the NIHL National league title with their families and fans at Elland Road Ice Arena on Sunday night. Picture courtesy of John Victor.

WATCH - Leeds Knights celebrate league title success with fans at Elland Road

CHAMPIONS: Leeds Knights' players and staff - including head coach Ryan Aldridge (far left) celebrate at Elland Road Ice Arena last night. Picture: Phil Harrison.

Knights lift NIHL National league trophy in front of fans on home ice

LEADING FROM THE FRONT: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown leads NIHL National in points with 113 and will lift the league championship trophy on Sunday. Picture: Oliver Portamento.

Brown intent on Knights adding more silverware

CHAMPIONS: Leeds Knights celebrate their NIHL National regular season league championship following a 4-2 win at two-time winners Telford Tigers.

Knights overcome setback once again to claim ultimate prize

STICKING AROUND: Cole Shudra has committed his future to Leeds Knights until the summer of 2025. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Shudra commits his future to Knights

ON THE MARK: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown made it 50 league goals for the season in the 4-2 win at Bees IHC. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights edge closer to title by increasing gap on Lightning

IMPACT PLAYERS: Leeds Knights captain believes Zach Brooks and Cole Shudra have had a major impact on the team's NIHL National title bid. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Captain Brown highlights brilliant impact of Knights' duo

Matt Haywood scored a hat-trick (Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento)

Leeds Knights offer perfect riposte to Steeldogs defeat by thrashing Raiders

LEADING MAN: Kieran Brown is delighted with the progress made by Leeds Knights this season, locked in a three-way title race in NIHL National Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Captain Brown revelling in 'special' season with Knights

BUSY PERIOD: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge must guide his team through six games in just 10 days. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Knights facing hectic schedule as title race hots up

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Import forward Jake Witkowski scored twice in a comprehensive 8-4 win at Telford Tigers on Sunday night. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights emerge ahead of the pack with weekend to savour

RIVALRY: Sheffield Steeldogs' Alex Graham (left) and Leeds Knights' captain Kieran Brown battle on the boards at Ice Sheffield on Friday night. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Knights hold advantage over Steeldogs in Cup semi-final

BOWING OUT: Matty Davies brought an end to his 16-year senior career ahead of embarking on a full-time head coach role with Hull Seahawks. Picture courtesy of Steve Pollitt/Seahawks Media

Davies bows out with defeat to dominant Knights

HEADING OUT: Grant Cooper scored in Sunday night's 3-2 defeat at Peterborough Phantoms - a game which is expected to be his last in a Leeds Knights shirt. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights emerge from weekend with rare empty points-haul

WELCOME IMPACT: Leeds Knights Zach Brooks celebrates scoring against Milton Keynes Lightning in October, the Canadian has posted 57 points - including 18 goals - in 30 games. Picture: Oliver Portamento.

Brooks making right kind of impact to put Knights in pole position

GET IN: Zach Brooks (#25) celebrates his first goal against Bristol Pitbulls on Sunday night. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

No let-up from Cooper as Knights hold edge over rivals

TREBLE TOP: Grant Cooper recorded a hat-trick in Sunday night's 7-2 win over Hull Seahawks. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights blow away Seahawks with second-period goal blast

BIG PART: Thomas Barry (left) opened the scoring for Leeds Knights against former club Sheffield Steeldogs, but had to leave the ice in the third period with a nasty-looking hand injury. Picture courtesy of Peter Best/Steeldogs Media

Knights continue hold over Steeldogs to return to top of table