Neumann re-signs in Sheffield

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Forward Brett Neumann will be back for a second season in Sheffield, the Steelers confirmed on Wednesday evening.

The 24-year-old notched 59 points in his first season in the Elite League, including 26 goals.

"I’m Looking forward to having 'Neumms' back for another year," said Head Coach Aaron Fox. "He’s a guy we counted on all year in all situations and he put up solid numbers for his first year.

"Brett plays with a ton of pace and is willing to get to the hard areas for a smaller guy “He now knows the league and what to expect so I think he will only improve off of last year’s numbers."

Neumann added: "I think knowing the league, teams, the buildings we play in and many of the same players we go up against will be an advantage for me, having the experience from last year will put me in a good place.

"Last year we had a great group of people in the team and around the club but we didn’t get the job done and that lingers with me, I have the desire to go that extra step and win a championship, it does feel like unfinished business. I like the league format where every game matters and you have to play as hard in October as you do in March. Every game counts and there isn’t an easy night in the Elite League, I think as a player that’s what you want."