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Rampant Knights show their better side in road romp

Yorkshire Evening Post

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September 29, 2025

Having come in for criticism from both coach and some of their fans following a winless opening weekend to their NIHL National title defence, Leeds Knights produced a near-perfect response on Saturday night.

- by Phil Harrison

It looked like it might be another tough night for the three-time league champions at Bristol Pitbulls, falling behind as they did to a slightly fortuitous strike for the home side inside two minutes.

But within 46 seconds they were level and by the end of the first period 4-1 ahead as they struck back in relentless fashion.

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