Ice Hockey: Allison back as Steelers end German nightmare

SCOTT ALLISON yesterday ended his unhappy stay in Germany by completing his return to the Sheffield Steelers.

The left-winger failed to settle with Augsburg Panthers following his summer move from the Superleague side. He was ejected from his first four matches and had become disillusioned with life in Germany.

Allison makes his return tonight in a Yorkshire Cup tie at the British National League team Hull Thunder.

The Steelers' team manager, Dave Simms, said: "We are delighted to have him back and our patience has paid off. Scott brings tenacity and bite to the side, which is something we always need."

Allison's first reappearance in the Superleague will be at home to their fierce rivals the Nottingham Panthers at Sheffield Arena on Boxing Day.

London Knights can stretch their league lead over Sheffield to six points with a win over Ayr Scottish Eagles at the Docklands Arena tonight.

The teams meet for the third time in 10 days with both having one win apiece - on opposite rinks - and the Knights will be encouraged by their 3-1 win at Ayr on Sunday. It was a second straight defeat for Ayr in just over 24 hours - they lost 6-3 to Nottingham Panthers on Saturday.