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Winterburnsilva · 05-03-2023, 06:14 PM

Leeds Knights

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Formed in 2019, the Leeds Knights (Originally named the Leeds Chiefs from 2019-2021) play in the 1,800-capacity Planet Ice Leeds in the county of West Yorkshire. In their debut season they finished 10th in the NIHL with a record of 13 Wins, 36 Losses (including 2 OT/L) for a total of 28pts.

The 2020/2021 NIHL season was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic, then in 2021/2022 Leeds had a much improved season with 27 Wins, 19 Losses (Including 2 OT/L) for a total of 56pts, earning them a 5th place finish in the league and qualifying for the playoffs. They also finished runners-up in the National Autumn Cup, losing to the Swindon Wildcats in the two-leg final.

*In the real-life 2022/2023 season Leeds Knights finished comfortably top of the NIHL National League, with 46 wins, 10 losses (5 OT/L) and ending up 10pts clear of nearest challengers Milton Keynes Lightning. They had three of the top four point scorners for the season, with Keiran Brown #1 (Forward, 57 Goals, 64 Assists, 121pts), Cole Shudra #2 (Forward, 50 Goals, 64 Assists, 114 points) and Matthew Haywood #4 (Forward, 42 Goals, 71 Assists, 113pts). They beat Raiders IHC 5-4 in the Playoff Final to claim their first NIHL National Title*

The team has a £300,000 budget for the season and is currently spending £93,717 on player payroll with 20 skaters on the roster (of a maximum 23). I have £206,273 available for Free Agents and although both of the 2 designated foreign player slots are already filled I may be able to tempt an English player or two to join the club if I can find anyone of sufficient talent level available.

The Team Roster

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DISCLAIMER: As I said I am pretty much a newbie when it comes to Ice Hockey management games and the sport in general, so take ANYTHING I say with a massive pinch of salt as I really don't know what I'm doing!

My initial thoughts when looking at the team roster is that left-sided defenceman is a glaring weakness, with just two young half-star/half-star players. Priority will be to see if I can get anyone better in free agency to fill a gap there.

The core of the team will be built around captain Kieran Brown, Matthew Haywood, any one of the three excellent Left Wing options and Lewis Baldwin in defence.

Of particular note is LW/RW Adam Barnes who is earning a relatively monster salary of £15,000, more than double that of the next two players on the list (Jordan Griffin and Matthew Haywood at £7,000 each).

05-03-2023, 06:14 PM	#3
Winterburnsilva Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 103	Leeds Knights Formed in 2019, the Leeds Knights (Originally named the Leeds Chiefs from 2019-2021) play in the 1,800-capacity Planet Ice Leeds in the county of West Yorkshire. In their debut season they finished 10th in the NIHL with a record of 13 Wins, 36 Losses (including 2 OT/L) for a total of 28pts. The 2020/2021 NIHL season was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic, then in 2021/2022 Leeds had a much improved season with 27 Wins, 19 Losses (Including 2 OT/L) for a total of 56pts, earning them a 5th place finish in the league and qualifying for the playoffs. They also finished runners-up in the National Autumn Cup, losing to the Swindon Wildcats in the two-leg final. In the real-life 2022/2023 season Leeds Knights* finished comfortably top of the NIHL National League, with 46 wins, 10 losses (5 OT/L) and ending up 10pts clear of nearest challengers Milton Keynes Lightning. They had three of the top four point scorners for the season, with Keiran Brown #1 (Forward, 57 Goals, 64 Assists, 121pts), Cole Shudra #2 (Forward, 50 Goals, 64 Assists, 114 points) and Matthew Haywood #4 (Forward, 42 Goals, 71 Assists, 113pts). They beat Raiders IHC 5-4 in the Playoff Final to claim their first NIHL National Title* The team has a £300,000 budget for the season and is currently spending £93,717 on player payroll with 20 skaters on the roster (of a maximum 23). I have £206,273 available for Free Agents and although both of the 2 designated foreign player slots are already filled I may be able to tempt an English player or two to join the club if I can find anyone of sufficient talent level available. The Team Roster DISCLAIMER: As I said I am pretty much a newbie when it comes to Ice Hockey management games and the sport in general, so take ANYTHING I say with a massive pinch of salt as I really don't know what I'm doing! My initial thoughts when looking at the team roster is that left-sided defenceman is a glaring weakness, with just two young half-star/half-star players. Priority will be to see if I can get anyone better in free agency to fill a gap there. The core of the team will be built around captain Kieran Brown, Matthew Haywood, any one of the three excellent Left Wing options and Lewis Baldwin in defence. Of particular note is LW/RW Adam Barnes who is earning a relatively monster salary of £15,000, more than double that of the next two players on the list (Jordan Griffin and Matthew Haywood at £7,000 each).