Sheffield Scimitars (1986)

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 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.

Sheffield Scimitars
City	Sheffield, United Kingdom
League	EPIHL
Founded	1986
Operated	1986-2010
Home arena	iceSheffield Capacity: 1500 Ice size: 200 ft x 100 ft
Colours	White, Black, and Red
Owner(s)	Gary Apsley and Ian Johnson
Head coach	Jon Rowbotham
Captain	Peter Slamiar
Affiliate	Sheffield Spartans