19 Colin Shields

• Position: C
• Height: 5.11
• Weight: 175
• Born: Jan. 27, 1980
• Birthplace: Glasgow,
• Home: Glasgow,

Bio:
Previous EIHL Clubs: Belfast Giants (2 spells) and Newcastle Vipers. What a first signing of the 2012-13 season Ryan Finnerty made when announcing the capture of experienced GB International Colin Shields. Shields has an incredible Elite League record after spending time in Belfast (twice) and Newcastle scoring 121 goals and 321 points in just 238 EIHL games. Colin moved to the States after a brief spell in Paisley playing with the Cleveland Barons before joining the University of Maine in the NCAA in 2000 Shields turned professional in 2004 when signing with the San Diego Gulls in the East Coast Hockey League with further spells in Atlantic City and Greenville before returning to the UK and the Belfast Giants In 2006-07 Shields returned to "The Coast" with spells in Fresno and Idaho before the North East came calling and a move to the Newcastle Vipers. In just 47 games Colin scored an incredible 30 goals and 61 points Shields then moved back to the Giants for a three year spell including an incredible 2009-10 which saw the hot shot score 34 goals and 87 points that led Elite League scoring earning Shields a first team All Star place and the player of the year award. Last season saw Colin make the move to France and Morzine. After another successful season Shields more than played his part with the GB national side scoring 8 points in 5 games. Overall Colin's national team performances have excelled with 24 goals and 45 points in just 47 senior appearances. The Steelers have signed one of the most talented and experienced British players of all time.