The summer so far for the Steelers.
The summer of 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the biggest and busiest in recent Sheffield Steelers history, as Head Coach Aaron Fox continues to build his roster for the 2026–27 Elite League campaign.
Throughout the off-season, we’ll keep supporters updated with all the latest movement in Steelers camp with our Summer Diary of 2026.
12th May
Steelers confirm that Mikko Juusola will return to the Steelers for a fourth season in Orange.
Mikko arrived in 2023 for the start of the Grand Slam season.
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9th May
The Steelers secure another major signing with the return of Elite League MVP and top scorer Mitchell Balmas on a new two-year contract.
“Balms” stays in orange.
2nd May
The club confirms that Sam Tremblay and Jordon Southorn will not return for the 2026–27 season.
Tremblay is rumoured to be returning to the ECHL, while Southorn is expected to announce his retirement from professional hockey.
29th April
The Steelers announce the signing of French-Canadian forward Olivier Archambault from French side Angers.
25th April
The Steelers confirm that three key players already signed to multi-year contracts will all return for the new season:
- Matt Greenfield
- Dominic Cormier
- Evan Jasper
24th April
🕕 6:00pm – The fourth announcement of the day sees the return of forward Brandon Whistle, who rejoins the club on a two-year deal after winning a championship with the Belfast Giants.
🕒 3:00pm – Defenceman Liam Steele is confirmed as stepping up from the Steeldogs, signing a one-year contract with the Steelers.
🕛 12:00pm – The Steelers confirm that Ivan Björkly Nordström has signed a two-year deal after making the move full-time from the Sheffield Steeldogs.
🕘 9:00am – The Steelers announce that captain Robert Dowd has signed a new two-year contract with the club.
The clubs all time leading goal scorer is back with the Steelers until at least the end of 2027/28 EIHL season.
More signing news and roster updates are expected throughout the summer as preparations continue for another exciting season of Steelers hockey.
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