Frozen Steel was started by Liam McCausland for a way to write about hockey mostly the Sheffield Steelers but Liam left the blog at the start of February 2014 leaving Tom and Alan to go it alone. Since then the reins have passed on again as you can see below.
From that, we've tried a few things: a Webshow (not sure when or if it will ever be back), A forum (which has now been deleted) A podcast and a talk show. We've also created a live update account, and have managed to reach 1,700+ followers on Twitter and 150+ likes on Facebook. Add into that 76,000+ page views, and its fair to say that we've done more than we ever imagined we would.
Mark Duell @hockeybhoy
EDITOR and Podcast pundit Mark is probably one of the most experienced hockey fans on the FSB team. He watched the sport first of all at the age of 8 courtesy of a school trip to the then Billingham Bombers team where he lived nearby from. At 16, Mark moved to these parts and has been a Steeler since the Club's inception. He cites Jody Lehman, Dennis Vial and Joey Talbot has his personal favourites and sponsored the Canadian forward in his final season in 2011.
A massive New Jersey Devils fan when it comes to the NHL and an owner of over 40 plus hockey shirts; he could be classed as the proper hockey geek. Mark compiles "The Elite Report" where he reviews the week in the EIHL in his own unique style and writes the match reports as well as the majority of the articles that appear on the blog. Like Alan, isn't afraid to say what he thinks.
Alan Claringbold @FrozenSteelMNL or @AwkwardGinge
ALAN is the guy behind @FrozenSteelMNL which is our live updating account and as well as being a co-pundit on the Breaking The Ice podcast, He is the man who rants. Alan's Awkward Analysis pieces have become a key part of who we are. He doesn't pull punches - he tells it exactly how it is, whether you want to hear it or not.
With Mark, he will be the man behind the newly re-launched podcast "Breaking The Ice"
Tom Walkeden @TomWalkeden
TOM isn't currently contributing to the blog, but we hope that will change. He wrote about anything in Sheffield Hockey circles.
He's still a livetweeter from the majority of Steelers games and well worth a follow.
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| Tony supporting the Panther's 2014 CHL campaign |
Tony @DISGU15ED
TONY re-joins the team for with his "5 Things" and an increasing role behind the scenes. Tony has watched the Steelers on and off since Tony Hand signed, and is a hockey fan first, Steelers fan second.
THE go-to guy for anything you may possibly want to know from days gone by, Robert will bring us This Month In Sheffield Steelers History, a history lesson for those of us (yours truly included) who have only recently found the club, or anyone who wants to refresh their memories. Robert rejoins us for his second season as FSB historian.
Other occasional contributions can be found from :
Phil Holden @PhilSlice
SIHA and NIHL Correspondent
ANOTHER experienced member of the team, Phil provides FSB with what is happening at Academy Level from the young 'uns to those plying their trade at NIHL level with Sheffield Spartans and Senators. A popular bloke, he has written a book on his adventures with the Spartans entitled "Honesty and Passion" which is a very interesting read. He is also the step-father of former Steeler and current Steeldogs captain Ben Morgan.
Jake Oakley and Roger Williams @SnapperJakeO and @ElGordoSteel
SteelDogs
Jake and Roger are our guys when it comes to the Steeldogs. Jake is the one who has a line in eye catching suits should you wonder who he is, and is a pretty decent photographer to boot. Roger provides us with match reports from Steeldogs games and we appreciate the efforts these guys put in.
If you want to get in touch or help out then email the blog directly at hockeybhoy71@outlook.com
So that's the team for the coming season.
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