Steve Nell

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

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

DONE DEAL: (from left) - Morley Glass's Chris MacMillan, Charlotte Gilbert, managing director Ian Short and Jessica Owens, hit centre ice with Leeds Knights' managing director Warwick Andrews (right).

Knights extend deal with title sponsor for further two years

Hull Seahawks' coach Matty Davies Picture courtesy of Seahawks Media.

Knights chief on why strong Seahawks is good for NIHL National

STEP BY STEP: Leeds Knights' owner Steve Nell wants to see Elland Road Ice Arena sold out on a more regular basis and be in contention before silverware before he considers any kind of move to the Elite League. Picture: Oliver Portamento.

Knights chief rules out EIHL as on and off-ice development prioritised

FINISH THE JOB: Coach Ryan Aldridge wants Leeds Knights to give their home fans the perfect send-off on Saturday night. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Aldridge keen for Knights to give home fans the perfect send-off

HAIL TO THE CHIEFS: Sam Zajac (second right), celebrates NIHL National title success with (from left) Jason Thomas, Lewis Baldwin, Adam Barnes, Sam Gospel and Glenn Baldwin (far right).

Knights triumph four years in the making for first man in Zajac

WINNING TEAM: Leeds Knights' owner Steve Nell (left) and head coach Ryan Aldridge celebrate with the NIHL National trophy on Sunday. Picture courtesy of Leeds Knights.

Knights owner Nell expects tough battle to retain league title

JOB WELL DONE: Ryan Aldridge, Leeds Knights' head coach. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights chief Aldridge glad he made right call on coach role

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

TOP DOGS: Leeds Junior Knights Under-14s celebrate their Division One North title success in Nottingham

Leeds Junior Knights crowned league champions

GROWING APPEAL: Fans celebrate a Leeds Knights goal during the 6-3 win over NIHL National rivals Raiders IHC in October Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

How Leeds Knights are growing on and off the ice

HEADING HOME: Leeds Knights' defenceman Bailey Perre faces former club Swindon Wildcats at the Link Centre today. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento

Knights trio homeward bound aiming to tame familiar foes Wildcats

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

BIG YEAR: Defenceman Jordan Griffin os determined to prove himself at NIHL National level with Leeds Knights after a frustrating couple of seasons, partly through injury and the Covid pandemic. Picture courtest of Oliver Portamento.

Griffin keen to make up for lost time with Knights

NEW ERA: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge is keen to get the 2022-23 NIHL National campaign off to a flier on home ice against defending champions Telford Tigers tonight. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Aldridge keen for Knights to move on as he eyes opening night win

INCOMING: Forward Finley Bradon (right) in action for Billingham Stars against Whitley Warriors in February this year. Picture courtesy of Colin Edwards/Billingham Stars.

Knights bolster options with emphasis on development of young talent

ALL-ROUNDER: Kieran Brown believes he can develop a better all-round game under Ryan Aldridge at Leeds Knights. Picture: James Hardisty

Knights and Brown the perfect match as they target success together

STICKING AROUND: Kieran Brown has agreed terms on a deal which keeps him at Leeds Knights until summer 2024. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Brown extends deal to stay with Knights until summer 2024

YOUNG MAN'S GAME: Leeds Knights head coach Ryan Aldridge.

Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights coach Aldridge welcomes 'youthful approach' to 2022-23

HEADING HOME: Jordan Fisher - pictured in action for Leeds Knights last season. Next season he will return to Elland Road Ice Arena as Hull Sehawks player Picture: James Hardisty

Fisher reflects on time with Knights after joining rivals Seahawks

Leeds Knights and Sheffield Steeldogs will further their rivalry when they lock horns in a new three-way Yorkshire pre-season tournamnent involving new rivals, Hull Seahawks. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights set for early pre-season battles against Seahawks and Steeldogs

KEY ROLE: Adam Barnes battles with Swindon's Tomas Malasinski during last season's Autumn Cup Final Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Barnes happy to remain on board as Knights hockey takes hold in Leeds

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

Steelers snap up Whistle in new two-year deal

INCOMING: Centre Matt Haywood - pictured in action for Glasgow Clan against Cardiff Devils last season
Picture courtesy of EIHL/Al Goold

Zajac backing Haywood to have positive impact at Knights

NOEW HEAR THIS: Leeds Knights head coach Ryan Aldridge - pictured during one of his first team training sessions at Elland Road.

Knights coach Aldridge keen to identify northern hockey talent

LEADING MAN: Defenceman Sam Zajac is back for a second season at Leeds Knights Picture: James Hardisty.

Zajac invested in helping Knights achieve their ambitions

Ryan Aldridge has agreed a two-year deal to stay on as head coach of Leeds Knights. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Knights secure coach they believe will help realise their ambitions

Matthew Davies (left) Aaron Nell and Kieran Brown

What rival coaches and players have to say about Knights boss Ryan Aldridge

BACK FOR MORE: Lewis Baldwin is back for a second season with NIHL National's Leeds Knights Picture: James Hardisty

Knights owner explains decision to re-sign key player

HELLO AGAIN: Leeds Knights' Lewis Baldwin battles with Swindon's Balint Pakozdi at Elland Road last season. Picture: James Hardisty.

Forward thinking makes Baldwin key man for Knights

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

Leeds Knights are likely to have one import player among their ranks next season. Picture courtesy of Oliver Portamento.

Knights' likelihood of adding imports to 2022-23 NIHL National roster

Leeds Knights are already preparing for the new season.

Leeds Knights appoint new managing director

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

BACK IN THE GAME: Sam Zajac - right -returns to the Leeds Knights line-up to face Telford Tigers on Saturday.

Picture courtesy of Kat Medcroft - Swindon Wildcats

Leeds Knights: Sam Zajac returns intent on elevating Knights’ NIHL National stan...

Leeds Knights and Swindon Wildcats meet in an eagerly-anticipated NIHL National double-header. Picture: James Hardisty

Knights coach Aldridge back on familiar ice in bid to tame Wildcats

Leeds Knights netminder Sam Gospel during a practice session at Elland Road. Picture: Phil Harrison

Leeds Knights: Gospel confident of realising trophy ambitions with Knights

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

STICKING AROUND: Sam Gospel had no doubts he wanted to remain at
Leeds Knights
beyond the current NIHL National season. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Netminder Gospel happy to play long game with Knights

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