Sheffield Scimitars were a semi-professional English ice hockey team, formed originally in 1986 as an Under 21 side. They initially played at the small 500 capacity Sheffield Ice Sports Centre, more commonly known as Queens Road, and became a senior side in the 1990s, playing in the ENIHL. The team moved to the
iceSheffield
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complex upon it opening in 2002, where they became successful in the ENIHL and made the step-up to the EPL in 2005–06. Their mascot was a male hockey player with a large smiling head named "Scimi", shirt number 00.
In July 2010, the team ceased operations, and was replaced by the
Sheffield Steeldogs, who took over the Scimitars' spot in the EPL.
Honours
2002–2003
*ENHL Northern League Champions
*ENHL Northern Cup Winners
2003–2004
*ENHL National Champions
*ENHL National Cup Winners
*ENHL Northern League Play-off Champions
*ENHL Northern Cup Winners
2004–2005
*ENHL National Champions
*ENHL National Cup Winners
*ENHL Northern League Play-off Champions
*ENHL Northern League Champions
*ENHL Northern Cup Winners
2005–2006
*Yorkshire Cup Winners
External links
Official website
Ice hockey teams in England
Ice hockey clubs established in 2002
Scimitars
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2002 establishments in England
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