Four- point weekend sends Sheffield Stings second

Season ends on a high for Sheffield Steelkings ‘Stings’

Sheffield Steelkings-B, the Stings, played their final two games of the 2026 British Para Ice Hockey League regular season over the weekend.

placeholder image — Wrecking Ball | Rob Walker Photography

On Saturday, 15 August, the Stings played host to the Cardiff Huskies in a late night fixture. It was a very short benched Cardiff team who made their way up to Sheffield, giving the Stings a golden opportunity.

Right from the off it was clear the Stings had the upper hand, keeping the puck in the Huskies' end and having lots of attempts on goal. After five minutes they managed to convert one of these chances, as Jurrian Raa scored unassisted to give the Stings the lead. About a minute later they doubled that lead as Paul Brown found the net. Two more goals for the Stings came in the eleventh minute, as Jake Oakley scored a brace in just thirty-two seconds.

A quick start to the second period saw Jurrian Raa increase his tally to two goals on the night. Less then a minute later Ash Mason took advantage of a loose puck in the crease and slotted home his first BPIHL goal. Two more goals for Paul Brown in the second period saw him complete his hattrick.

Going into the final period the Stings had an eight goal lead, and at the other end of the ice the Stings' netminder hadn't faced a single shot. Perhaps wanting to conserve their energy for their game in Peterborough the following day, the Stings didn't score again in the third period.

Final Score: Sheffield Steelkings-B (Stings) 8-0 Cardiff Huskies

On Sunday, 16 August, the Stings travelled down to Peterborough to face the Phantoms in their final game of the regular season. Beating the Huskies guaranteed the Stings a place in the post season playoffs in September, a feat they haven't managed since 2023, but a victory over the Phantoms would see them finish second in the British Para Ice Hockey League, the best league finish ever for the Stings.

Battle for the puck | Rob Walker Photography

A rapid start for the Stings saw Kirsty Van der Poll score her first ever British Para Ice Hockey goal in the first minute of play. After a fast start it then took until the thirteenth minute to see a second goal, when the Stings scored two more. Kirsty Van der Poll picked up a second goal, and Joseph Gill scored his first ever goal as well.

The Stings extended their lead further in the second period with two goals in the eighteenth minute coming from Paul Brown and Jurrian Raa. Two more goals in the final period, this time for Jake Oakley and Ash Mason, put away any doubt about the result.

Final Score: Peterborough Phantoms 0-7 Sheffield Steelkings-B (Stings)