So on Friday, this happened! Can’t believe I’m off to Singapore on a photographic assignment for the superb Wanderlust Magazine- a magazine I’ve read since being a child! Thanks to those who voted in the public vote, it closes tonight and I’ve got a chance to win that still. 📸🏆
It’s an incredible honour to be named Wanderlust Travel Photographer of the Year for 2022 voted for by a panel of expert judges. Incredible to be even shortlisted from over 8000 entries, let alone win! Excited to go to Singapore to photograph an assignment! A dream come true 📸🏆
It’s a travesty that
@TeamGBicehockey
didn’t even get a mention on
#spoty18
back to back promotions & gold medals and now in the top pool in the world! Just because the sport isn’t a “traditional” mainstream sport with huge sponsorship behind it, shouldn’t cloud peoples judgement
This platform really doesn’t make for pleasant reading anymore. Some of the stuff I’ve read in the last couple of days about MP and the incident is absolutely vile. I didn’t have much faith in humanity before, and I certainly don’t now. Think it’s time for a little socials break
Finally, how good are those
@MKLightning
fans? Non stop chanting & supporting from puck drop until the final buzzer. An absolute credit to the club & league! Really feel for them and their current situation! Great to give them the ovation that they deserved at the end of the game
That extra lap from the Panthers got me right in the feels. Proper lump in throat moment! Both clubs and the respective fanbases did themselves proud today.
This sport of ours is truly special 🧡🖤💛
Some of the stuff I’ve just read on here from hockey fans is embarrassing! Paul Thompson has lost his job, I know he wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea! The guy still has a family and a living to make. Some of the abuse and vitriol towards him is disgusting. Have a little respect
I know this is cheesy but never in a million years did I think I would be in the Maldives! A kid from a broken home, badly bullied at school, who only went on a plane for the first time at 21! Now I’m in paradise! Work hard, play harder! Dreams can come true
Traversa and Mosey up in the box at the top of the Steelers block! Whistle scores, Traversa literally jumped 8 feet in the air! =things you love to see 👌🍊🍊🍊
As a Steelers fan it’s engrained in me to have a strong dislike towards the Panthers! But this year the team they have it’s hard to dislike them, they are skilful, quick, physical (without being dirty) & good to watch! I quite like them! I feel a little dirty saying that 😂
Here’s a thought....if the EIHL gets played behind closed doors, when will the players know to take their shots without the fans telling them? Similarly, who will inform the referees when to call a penalty on a player?
#shooooot
#refeeereeeee
Good appointment for the Clan with
@FitzyG13
as Head Coach. Some fans moaning about lack of experience but look at Lord and Keefe, they had to start somewhere. If Fitzy puts into coaching half as much passion as he did on the ice, he will be successful! Natural born leader!
Well that’s me having a little social media break again. Can’t be doing with the toxic cesspit and uneducated views of people with political/racial agendas using something they have previously had no interest in, using it to spin their own agendas.
Wow! What a game! Cannot fault that performance whatsoever! The lads left it out on the ice and i think we were the better team for a fair amount of that game. Such a cruel way to decide the outcome! Gutted, but so proud of our performance 👌🍊🍊
Great to see Fitzgerald call for the play to be stopped immediately when he saw Bussieres get hit in the face with the Puck! Having gone through what he has with his injury recently, it’s great to see that concern and care regardless of the opponent in the sport!
Anyone else think these ‘banter pages’ are more often than not, pointless, toxic places with numpties who struggle to even comprehend the definition of ‘banter’ and spout ridiculous nonsense?
Got to love Barrasso hockey! What he has done with a group of players he inherited and turned us into a TEAM! You can see the energy, effort and intensity has improved ten fold! Players playing with pride and passion! Thanks Tom Barrasso!
How good has Davey Phillips been for us this season?! Another level! Since the World Championships, he seems to be oozing with confidence! So solid back there, blocking shots, the ultimate team-first guy. His best season yet!
I might be being slightly biased but how good has Davy Phillips been this tournament? Solid D and throwing hits like there’s no tomorrow! He’s been outstanding!
Day 9 of Groundhog Day in hospital. No visitors allowed due to a Covid outbreak on a couple of the bays on my ward. One of the nurses has brought me an alcohol free beer to cheer me up. So much love and appreciation for our NHS! 💙
Jona Phillips epitomises everything a captain should be! Straight away went over and dropped the gloves with Springer! No hesitation. So proud to have him as our captain!
Eberle 5 point weekend and a fight! He might have lost the right, but fair play to him actually having the cojones to drop the gloves! Much bigger, tougher players on the team who haven’t! All heart Eberle
I went over to this numpty on my way out of the arena! He didn’t take too kindly to me telling him he should be ashamed of himself and needs to learn some respect.
As for the gesture, only if his dad did that, the world would have had one less brainless oxygen thief
Since Connolly has cut out the silly, Ill timed penalties, he has been outstanding! One of the first names I would re-sign for next year without a doubt! 22 game point steak! The guy is mr consistent for us! Solid
What Eberle lacks in points by god does he make up for it in heart and hussle! Some things are more valuable than points! He’d be one of my first re-signings without a doubt.
Sadly, still plenty of people wandering around the arena without a mask on and no exemption lanyard. Can guarantee these people will be the first to complain if hockey gets cancelled.
How do you bounce back from a slump?...play the perfect road game against your rivals and embarrass them on their own ice! Very good performance, lots of energy and intensity and first to every puck! Great team performance tonight from each and every one of them 👏 👏
One of my favourite images I took yesterday was of
@J_Hodgie88
and his interaction with the mascot! Always great to see this every game whether that’s at the arena or on the road! Helping kids make memories like this-priceless 👏 👏 👌😊
The Clan have regained a great player, but an even better person here! We know what Fitzy brings on the ice (which is invaluable) but what he brings off the ice, no one can match! A great hockey player and an absolute gentleman! Glad he’s remaining in the league!
Couldn’t have been an easier decision then returning to the
@BraeheadClan
with my family. We are so excited to reignite our relationships with everyone in the Glasgow area! Looking forward to August and getting the season going. See you all very soon!
#purplearmy
39...not played a competitive game in nearly 6 months, steps off a plane this morning and fires home the game winner in the final minute...take a bow..Brendan Brooks
For me, it was Brandon Whistle’s best game for us tonight. He looked a lot more composed and confident with the increase in ice time! Very responsible defensively tonight!
I’ve had some pretty proud moments as a Steelers fan since watching in 93’. The countless trophies and titles we’ve won. But when Jonathan Phillips went over and challenged Springer, I don’t think I’ve been more prouder! Someone who absolutely embodies the spirit of the team!
Regardless of scorelines, what Brandon Whistle lacks in points, he has an abundance of heart and work ethic! You can guarantee he will put 110% in every shift regardless!
Some outstanding personal performances tonight, but Whistle has to take a lot of the plaudits. The stick the Giants fans gave him whilst he was on the bench last night & throughout the game & he puts in a stellar performance with some highligh reel saves to backstop us to a win!
Finally, great to see Curtis Warburton get his first taste of ice time, and what an occasion to do it! 9200 people in the arena. So good to see how happy the other players were for him at the end, a moment the lad will never forget! Another graduate of the Sheffield junior system
A well deserved Man of the Match for Westerling, who was outstanding from the opening puck drop! Gave 100% all night and got a well deserved goal and a couple of assists! Awesome forechecking and backchecking! Very underrated player at times
Some people blaming Whistle. He’s kept us in games we should have been dead & buried in. Barring a couple of players he’s been one of the only positives this season. It’s easy to make the NM a scapegoat but the leaky, poor D and several lax, ineffective forwards have cost us more
I tell you what, how good is Eric Meland though? Just does the simple things right, game in game out! Consistent and dependable! For me one of the players of the season!
Finally, Patrick Watling really is exceptional. The way he sees the ice and his puck management is second to none. It’s like he’s playing the game on a cheat code! One of the most naturally gifted players I’ve seen on these shores for many years.
A great turnout for the
@SteeldogsIHC
training session. So many people care about ice hockey and the development of players in Sheffield. We can't let happen, what sadly could happen. Lets save the Steeldogs
#LetDogsPlay
#EIHA
#PlanetFarce
⚠️ We recently won a game issued
@Cole_Shudra11
@steelershockey
special Ukraine shirt at the Dundee game. We’d like to help by doing a silent auction with the winning bid amount going to support Martin Latal. Bids can be sent to me via DM & will close Sunday 5pm. RT’s appreciated
🍊🏒 URGENT: Calling on all family members.
Can we held and assist Martin Latal and his family at this most important time. Thank you
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#BleedOrange
This is a poor take. I don’t particularly wear jerseys at all after doing the media stuff for 10 years, I got out of the habit. But fans should be free to wear whatever they like. It’s not footie, you’re not going to provoke someone by wearing a different jersey to a tourney
Regardless of the amount of wins/success this season, this team really are a joy to watch! Offensively exciting and stacked. Defensively solid and resolute! They play with a physical edge and have each others backs! Most of all they look like they enjoy playing! A joy to watch 🍊
Kirk being drafted almost seems like a dream to us as fans, god knows how he’s feeling right now! I’ve got an overwhelming sense of pride right now! Absolutely thrilled for the lad, completely deserved!
#NHLDraft18
Good to see the acknowledgement for Barrasso’s contribution at the end too. Let’s be honest, he inherited a below par, unconfident team and instilled a great work ethic, passion & belief in them! We’ve come a long way since October and Barrasso’s professionalism is second to none
With the non-goal call with 4 seconds left…
We push the goalie causing the puck to come lose, then crosses the line! Puck was covered but then squeaked through after the contact. Correct call
Got to love the bitterness coming from some EIHL fanbases. A team having a successful season (thus far) equates to “they’ve got a big chequebook” “buying the league” etc.
Nothing to do with excellent recruiting, sound tactics, quality players, good characters and confidence! 🙄
Cringing at the pathetic nature of some Blaze fans giving Vallerand crap, calling him a snake and questioning his loyalty. I never begrudge a player moving on. Hockey careers are short, could get a career ending injury & it’s all overs players need to make their £ whilst they can
Can’t fault Dowd for his eddy. It’s a 2 game series, which is far from over. Celebrating would be premature possivbly. Doing a simple lap is acknowledging the fact it’s far from over
The hockey gods and karma working their magic if Dundee beat Cardiff. They get Connolly suspended and we beat the Giants, they go upto Dundee and lose!! Hockey karma at its best.
Already seeing fans around the league complain about Steelers being allocated a lot of seats for the Playoff Final Weekend.Regardless of our league position, you can pretty much guarantee we will fill the blocks easily! We might be having a poor season but we like a party! 🍺🍺😂
Knowing that he would have more than likely took a hiding, Jona jumps in there without hesitation to come to the aid of an injured teammate! The ultimate captain personified, great person, great leader! Legend
📸
@woolster80
A very unselfish play from Eberle on the empty netter. He could have taken that shot at anytime, yet passed it across to Jono to fire home. Great play, from a player who embodies what being a Steeler is all about
Here’s a radical thought...the money that would have been spent on bringing in the cheerleader how about using some of that to bring in experienced non-EIHL referees...ones that aren’t a former teams sponsor! The league will always be held back by poor officiating!
Cringing at some of the Giants fans reactions to Riley joining the Devils. You can’t begrudge any player moving to another team. If it’s a money incentive then you can’t blame him either, pro sports are a short career, you have to make the money whilst you can!
Love how every team in this building is against us! That’s the thing that comes with a rich history of winning, jealousy and contempt! Proud of my club regardless!
Tom Darnell has just announced on Freesports that it’s his last game tonight. Officiating is a thankless and often under-appreciated task. I hope all in attendance show their thanks and appreciation tonight in Nottingham. He’s had a great officiating career! All the best
The real assist on Myers goal was a fan in block 13 Row Z opening a packet of Pringles rather enthusiastically causing Lavigne to be mesmerised and distracted
Congratulations to
@BelfastGiants
they’ve been outstanding all year and have been very consistent! I’m positive Besko is not human, definitely part cyborg! A quality team from top to bottom with some great people off the ice there too! 👏 👏
I lost a little bit of respect for Roy at the end celebrating like he’d won game 7. Yep, it’s good to get the win against your former team and a good 4 point weekend. However, unwritten rule you don’t rub it in. Be humble in victory.
Everything crossed for
@kirky_1424
today! A cracking player, who deserves a great future that awaits! Not just the Steelers fans behind you, the whole hockey community here in the UK! Go get em!
#NHLDraft
I like passion and a coach showing he cares! Give me that any day of the week. As for fans saying a bit of the stick hit someone in the crowd, those benches in Fife have been crying out for Plexi behind for years!
@officialEIHL
Is this the sort of display we want in the league? Absolutely disgusting and disgraceful. Will there be any sort of review on his conduct. The rink stewards spoke more to him than the officials.
The only negative with being a successful team, is the lack of ability for many fans to be rational after a loss. Yes, it’s disappointing, but the knee jerk reactions, and pure vitriol and abuse calling referees “scum and cheats” (some of the milder ones I’ve seen) is pathetic
Great to see the news of Fitzgerald returning to the lineup tonight in Belfast! A player who gives blood, sweat & tears for a club, & would go through a wall for his teammates! Having him on the ice makes those better around him, by playing with more freedom & confidence! 👍👊🏼
I wasn’t at the game tonight, I was photographing a wedding. I don’t say this much- I’m glad that I wasn’t there.
Thoughts with Adam Johnson, his family, teammates and all who had to witness that. Really hope he will be ok
Now seems an apt time to tweet this shot of mine again.
Tempers are temporary, but hateful and hurtful words can be remembered forever. Leave a legacy of love and say only kind things.
I don’t know how any fan can boo the announcement of the penalty on Ellerby. Absolute clear as day hit to the head and frankly deserved the beating he got from Louis
Killeen was outstanding on a poor team with terrible D, imagine what he’d be like with a quality D in front of him?! He will win them games on his own. A great pickup for the Clan