Stings to open 2026 British campaign with Peterborough test
Sheffield Steelkings are gearing up for the new British Para Ice Hockey League season
On 30 May the Sheffield Steelkings will play their first game of the 2026 British Para Ice Hockey League, when the Steelkings B-team, the Stings, take on the Peterborough Phantoms at iceSheffield.
The Stings finished the 2025 season without recording a win, and failed to qualify for the playoffs for the second year in a row. The Stings will be looking to turn their fortunes around in 2026, and join the Steelkings senior team in the playoffs once again.
As the Steelkings' development squad, the Stings always have a lot if players new to the sport, and for many this game will be their first experience of the British League. However, in 2026 the Stings are bolstered by experienced players from the Kings squad, with Jake Oakley and Barry Grayson both making a move to the Stings for 2026.
The Peterborough Phantoms finished second in both the league and playoffs in 2025, coming runner up to the Steelkings A-team in both competitions. They too will surely be looking to start their league campaign strongly, as they push to and take the British Para Ice Hockey crown.
But with the Phantoms also having had some changes to their roster the result is far from decided, and a win for the Stings could bolster them for further success in the league.
Fixture Details:
Sheffield Steelking-B (Stings) vs Peterborough Phantoms
30 May 2026, 18:10
IceSheffield, S9 5DA