Peterborough Phantoms

STEPPING UP: Assistant coach Davey Lawrence oversaw the Leeds Knights bench for the final period against Peterborough and for the Telford Tigers trip with Ryan Aldridge (left) suspended. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights look to get everyone rolling to stay ahead of chasing pack

SOLID: Sam Gospel has been impressive once again this season for Leeds Knights. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Leeds Knights

Aldridge urges his Knights to 'bring more'

LEADING MAN: Sam Gospel was last week named as one of Leeds' Knights three alternate captains and believes the team are capable of emulating last season's success. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Gospel happy to sing the praises of Leeds Knights team-mates

LONG SEASON AHEAD: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge, expects a tough 2023-24 campaign. Picture: Knights Media/Jacob Lowe.

Knights boss Aldridge expects stiffest test yet from Lightning

SOLID START: Oli Endicott has enjoyed an impressive start to the 2023-24 NIHL National season with Leeds Knights. Picture: Knights Media/Jacob Lowe.

Video Interview: Leeds Knights' Oli Endicott

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

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Defenceman Bow Neely proved his addition was worthwhile for Leeds Knights on his debut weekend against Bristol Pitbulls. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights' chief on Bow Neely and threat posed by Phantoms

BRING IT ON: Canadian centre Matt Barron is looking forward to opening weekend with Leeds Knights. Picture courtesy of Leeds Knights/Stephen Cunningham

Barron confident Knights winning mentality can be maintained

BACK AT IT: Now the NIHL National league title celebrations have died down, Leeds Knights coach Ryan Aldridge has got his players back on message this week as they attempt to add the play-off crown to their haul. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights switch focus to taking winning streak into play-offs

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

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

LEADING MAN: Ryan Aldridge says his Leeds Knights players have been 'dialled in' from the start of the 2022-23 NIHL National campaign. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Coach Aldridge backs Knights to overturn huge cup final deficit against Phantoms

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

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

GAME TIME: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge is taking nothing for granted - either in the NIHL National title race or the National Cup final against Peterborough. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights rested and ready for crunch weekend in league and cup

MAKE IT COUNT: Cole Shudra says Leeds Knights should expect a tough night in Peterborough for the first leg of the National Cup final. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights using cup final hurt to drive them on against 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

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

BATTLE STATIONS: Jake Witkowski battles hard for position in front of the Bees goal at Elland Road on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of John Victor.

Knights blast rivals away to leave two-horse title race

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

BACKING: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights duo set tone for others to follow

GOOD RESPONSE: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge was impressed with his players' efforts across a tough 10 days of action. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Coach Aldridge satisfied with Knights' response to latest big challenge

AHEAD OF THE GAME: Cole Shudra (far right) and Jake Wikowski (far left) both grabbed three goals apiece on a weekend which saw Leeds Knights grab a vital four points. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights emerge in credit and ahead of rivals with another maximum return

FINAL-BOUND: Cole Shudra and Kieran Brown (right) celebrate Zach Brooks's goal in the second leg of the NIHL National Cup semi-final last night. Picture Bruce Rollinson

No way back for Steeldogs against clinical Knights

PARTY ON: Cole Shudra celebrates one of his two goals for Leeds Knights in the 7-1 win over Swindon Wildcats. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights prove goals no problem after Cooper exit as Wildcats put to sword

WE GO AGAIN: New import forward Jake Witkowski, pictured on the Leeds Knights bench during Wednesday night's 7-2 win at bottom of the table Hull Seahawks. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights need to match 'big-game mentality' of Steeldogs in semi-final showdown

NEW FACE: Jake Witkowski, pictured in NCAA action for Canisius College last season. Picture courtesy of Canisius College Athletics

Knights announce new import as hot-shot Cooper heads up to EIHL

SELF-BELIEF: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Confidence strong for NIHL National leaders Knights

TOUGH TEST: Ryan Aldridge is expecting a good examination from Hull Seahawks in East Yorkshire on Thursday night. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights ready for dogfight with resurgent Seahawks as top spot beckons

LEADING MAN: Cole Shudra broke through the 50-point mark for the season with his four-goal haul against Bees IHC on Saturday. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights remain in with shout of being NIHL National's Christmas No 1

SOLID START: Leeds Knights have enjoyed an impressive start to their NIHL National campaign under head coach Ryan Aldridge, and could spend Christmas top of the regular season standings. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Prospect of being Christmas No 1 offers added incentive for Knights

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Cole Shudra struck two late goals to seal an overtime win for Leeds Knights over Peterborough Phantoms. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights 6 Phantoms 5: Shudra's double delight seals comeback triumph

MISSING IN ACTION: Veteran D-man Sam Zajac is missing from the Leeds Knights line-up with a lower-body injury. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Resolve of short-benched Knights to be tested by closest rivals

FAMILIAR FACE: Thomas Barry (left) holds off Adam Barnes, whilke playing for Sheffield Steeldogs against Leeds Chiefs back in 2019. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights make necessary defensive addition

AHEAD OF SCHEDULE: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge says the 2022-23 NIHL National campaign was a building season, but they have taken the league by storn to lead by three points with a game in hand after 16 games. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

No pressure on Knights as they exceed early expectations

DOUBLE TOP: Adam Barnes fires in an effort on the Hull Seahawks' net in Sunday's 4-1 win at Elland Road. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Knights register another maximum haul but no time for rest

QUALITY CHECK: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights' coach Aldridge welcomes NIHL National's competitive nature

LEADING ROLE: Veteran centre Matt Haywood celebrates his second goal during Friday night's 6-1 win over NIHL National rivals Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Coach explains key ingredients behind Knights' early-season form

TOUGH WEEKEND AHEAD: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Bison pose biggest test of season so far for unbeaten Knights

UP FOR IT: Leeds Knights players line up ahead of Saturday night's NIHL National clash against Peterborough Phantoms. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Match highlights - Leeds Knights v Peterborough Phantoms

GROUNDED: Head coach Ryan Aldridge (far left) insists Leeds Knights will not get carried their with their unbeaten start to the NIHL National season. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Great expectations rise for Knights after promising start