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1992
MAY
Steelers bring in Tommy Plommer from Ayr, Scott Neil from Murrayfield, and Neil Abel from Fife Flyers. Ronnie Wood says "They are top class players who will hold key roles in our new game plan".
JULY
Steelers may quit Arena the shock after just one season comes amid speculation of a large rent rise, and other changes to the team's arrangements. Millionaire Steelers owner David Gardner-Brown will fly in from his home in Spain to hammer out a deal with the new Arena general manager Jay Hagerman. As well as a rent increase, the Arena wants to take a 30 per cut of gate taking at matches. Introduce a £1 car parking charge.
A compromise deal was reached this afternoon between the Steelers and the Arena, neither side was talking figures, but only the price of car parking charges remained unresolved.
AUGUST
The Steelers began the season early with a novel invitation tournament between three of the great teams of that time.
OCTOBER
Steelers received notice today that the British Ice Hockey Association ruled that leading scorer Steve MacSwain was not entitled to dual nationality and banned him, McSwain has now left Sheffield and Ronnie Wood said" We were exonerated from any blame ".
NOVEMBER
Steelers boss David Gardner- Brown has resigned as an official of the ice hockey club. But he is carrying on as managing director of Sheffield Steelers Ltd. His decision is understood to have been prompted by his failed bid to save Ayr Bruins.
DECEMBER
Sheffield Steelers revealed that Great Britain international coach Alex Dampier is to be their new coach
1993
FEBRUARY
Tim Cranston plays his first match versus Blackburn Blackhawks
MARCH
Sheffield Steelers will test their top line up credentials against crack European opposition Metallurg Cherepovets.
Steelers ice hockey fans face a massive rise in ticket prices for next season. A family ticket for two adults and two children will cost £15. An adult ticket will be £5.50.
Sheffield Steelers lost more than £50,000 in their first season, and were also being rapped by auditors who discovered a catalogue of financial irregularities. In the directors report on the accounts Mr Gardner-Brown says they are not satisfied with the state of the company financial affairs but added that they have taken steps to ensure the company is profitable during the current season.
APRIL
Sheffield Steelers coach Alex Dampier has agreed to take charge next season, and Scott Neil has also accepted a new contract for next season. Neil has also been named club captain throwing into doubt the future of current captain Ron Shudra. George Dodds, a Yorkshire exile living in Spain, is understood to have taken a controlling interest in Sheffield Steelers ice hockey club. Mr Dodds, a long-term investor in the club, has until now taken a back seat in the Steelers day-to-day affairs.
Sheffield Steelers said their own unique thank you to around 9,000 Arena fans at the last home match of the ice hockey season. The Tina Turner look-a-like had Saturday night package house almost fooled with her performance.
After winning five of their six promotion play off games the Sheffield Steelers were promoted to the British Premier League.