What league does Sheffield Scimitars play in?

Sheffield Scimitars play in the NIHL 1.

When was Sheffield Scimitars founded?

Sheffield Scimitars was founded in 2010 in Sheffield, GBR, England.

Where is Sheffield Scimitars based?

Sheffield Scimitars is based in Sheffield, GBR.

Who is the head coach of Sheffield Scimitars?

The head coach of Sheffield Scimitars is Mark Illingworth.

What arena does Sheffield Scimitars play in?

Sheffield Scimitars play their home games at IceSheffield in Sheffield, GBR.

Who is the general manager of Sheffield Scimitars?

The general manager of Sheffield Scimitars is Richie Muzzy.

What are the team colors of Sheffield Scimitars?

The team colors of Sheffield Scimitars are White + Blue + Black.

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2026-2027 Sheffield Scimitars Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S	CTRCT
GOALTENDERS
	#29	Joshua Minns (G)	18	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#39	Finn Ogden (G)	17	2009		-	-	-	Junior
	#31	Dominic Rae (G)	21	2005	London, GBR	5'9"	165	L
	#37	Elliott Russan (G)	18	2008		-	-	L	Junior
	#73	Finn Wilson (G)	16	2010		-	-	-	Junior
	#90	Nicholas Winters (G)	25	2001		-	-	-
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	Nathan Bennett (D)	26	1999	Chesterfield, GBR	6'0"	170	L
	#15	Samuel Burrows (D)	18	2008		-	-	R	Junior
	#55	Bailey Challans (D)	24	2002	Nottingham, GBR	6'0"	-	R
	#80	Riley-Drew Douglas (D)	16	2010		-	-	-	Junior
	#47	Jack Dransfield (D/RW/LW)	28	1997	Sheffield, GBR	6'0"	143	R
	#52	Aaron Larner (D)	18	2008		-	-	R	Junior
	#34	Alfie Longmate (D/F)	17	2009		-	-	L	Junior
	#95	Albie Phillips (D)	15	2010		-	-	L	Junior
	#25	Luke Reid (D)	22	2004	Swindon, GBR	5'8"	154	R
	#10	Lennon Weeks (D)	18	2007		-	-	-
	#24	Euan Williams (D)	20	2006		-	-	L
	#38	Finley Williams (D)	17	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#9	Simon Williams (D/F)	32	1994		-	-	-
FORWARDS
	#50	Lewis Ball (C/W)	17	2009	Shrewsbury, GBR	5'10"	161	R	Junior
	#19	Noah Barnes (F)	16	2009		-	-	L	Junior
	#71	Jacob Brammer (F)	19	2006		-	-	-
	#16	Brandon Chard (LW)	20	2006		-	-	-
	#42	Evan Chard (F)	18	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#81	Benjamin Cutts (F)	20	2006	Sheffield, GBR	-	-	R
	#84	Joe Gray (W)	18	2008		6'2"	183	L	Junior
	#13	Andrew Heath (F)	20	2006	London, GBR	5'10"	176	L
	#8	Harry Illingworth (F)	17	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#11	Samuel Keeling (F)	20	2006		-	-	-
	#72	Andras Kehl (F)	23	2003	Budapest, HUN	6'0"	185	R
	#7	Joseph Matthewman (F)	18	2008	Sheffield, GBR	6'1"	201	R	Junior
	#92	Samuel Parkin (F)	22	2004	Rotherham, GBR	-	-	-
	#20	Oshan Phillips (F)	17	2009		-	-	L	Junior
	#23	Sam Rodgers (C)	26	2000		-	-	L
	#28	Harry Roebuck (F)	17	2008		-	-	-	Junior
	#98	Sebastian Shillito (RW/C)	21	2005	London, GBR	6'1"	181	R
	#36	Lewis Swaffield (F)	18	2008		-	-	R	Junior
	#45	Milly Thulbourne (F)	18	2008		5'7"	143	L	Junior
	#86	Darren Tuuling (F)	17	2009		-	-	R	Junior
	#15	Oliver Wagg (F)	19	2006		6'0"	196	R
	#14	Will Weaver (F)	17	2008		-	-	L	Junior

Position: G: 6, D: 13, F: 22Av Age: 19.61 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 170 lbsCompare with other teams »

2026-2027 Sheffield Scimitars Staff

Head CoachMark Illingworth
Asst. CoachJonathan Weaver
Player-Asst. CoachEuan Williams
Asst. General ManagerRichie Muzzy
Asst. General ManagerShirley Packwood
Team ManagerBeth Widdison
Equipment ManagerJon Rogerson
Physical TherapistShannon Schneider-Robinson

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Sheffield Scimitars Facts

Plays in: National Ice Hockey League Division 1
Team Colors: White + Blue + Black
Town: Sheffield, GBR Map
Founded: 2010

2026-2027 Sheffield Scimitars Roster Facts

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40 players
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Experience

Sheffield Scimitars: 1 115 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Sheffield Greyhounds U16 (England U16 2)
Sheffield Lancers U19 (England U19 3)
Sheffield Scimitars 2 (NIHL 2)
Sheffield Steeldogs (NIHL)
Sheffield Steelers (EIHL)
Sheffield Steelhawks U19 (England U19)
Sheffield Stormers U16 (England U16)

Arena Information

Arena Name: IceSheffield
Location: Sheffield
Capacity: 1 500
Construction Year: 2003

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Samuel Burrows (D)

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Lewis Ball (F)

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Sheffield Scimitars History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
Sheffield Scimitars
2025-2026	NIHL 1	36	2	34	-	0	0	82	249	6	0.17	10	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	NIHL 1	36	4	30	-	1	1	78	244	15	0.42	10	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	NIHL 1	32	5	24	-	-	3	87	173	13	0.41	9	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	NIHL 1	32	1	29	-	-	2	61	201	4	0.13	9	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	NIHL 1	28	10	14	-	0	4	109	121	24	0.86	5	Quarterfinal loss
Sheffield Senators
2019-2020	NIHL 2	26	10	10	-	4	2	133	112	30	1.15	5	Postseason Cancelled
2018-2019	NIHL 2	31	15	11	-	2	3	173	126	37	1.19	5	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	NIHL 2	36	19	13	-	2	1	222	134	44	1.22	6	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	NIHL 2	28	14	8	6	-	-	133	95	34	1.21	4	Final loss
2015-2016	NIHL 1	31	0	31	0	-	-	58	250	0	0	9	Relegated
2014-2015	NIHL 2	36	27	9	0	-	-	204	125	54	1.5	3	Semifinal loss
2013-2014	NIHL 2	28	10	16	2	-	-	86	117	22	0.79	7	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	NIHL 2	24	14	8	2	-	-	123	76	30	1.25	4	No playoffs held
2011-2012	ENL 2	28	10	16	2	-	-	116	154	22	0.79	5	No playoffs held
2010-2011	ENL 2	24	1	23	0	-	-	74	200	2	0.08	7	No playoffs held

Sheffield Scimitars Tournament Statistics

season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	NIHL 1 North Cup	8	0	8	-	0	0	12	50	0	0	5	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	NIHL 1 North Cup	8	0	8	-	0	0	13	53	0	0	5	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	NIHL 1 North Cup	15	3	11	-	-	1	34	73	7	0.47	9	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	NIHL 1 North Cup	14	0	13	-	-	1	25	94	1	0.07	9	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	NIHL 1 North Cup	6	3	2	-	0	1	43	29	7	1.17	3	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	NIHL 1 Cup	8	7	1	-	0	0	56	32	14	1.75	1	Final loss
	NIHL North Cup	6	2	0	-	1	3	28	28	7	1.17	3	No playoffs held

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