Former Sheffield Steelers player David Phillips appointed as first National Teams Programme Director
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Former Sheffield Steelers player David Phillips appointed as first National Teams Programme Director

18 Aug 2026 · Originally published 18 Aug 2026 7/10 Original headline: 'Pride and honour': Sheffield Steelers favourite lands crucial GB role
David Phillips has been named the first National Teams Programme Director for Ice Hockey UK, following a career that included over 1,000 Elite League games and 116 international caps. He will now oversee the men's, women's, and para teams, focusing on building a unified identity for the GB programme across all age groups.
Source: Yorkshire Post South Yorkshire
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