Sheffield Steelers add defenceman to their roster - once he's finished his GCSEs!

By The Newsroom
Published 23rd May 2018, 07:09 BST
Updated 23rd May 2018, 07:21 BST
Jordan Griffin action shot: picture courtesy of Andy Bourke at Podium PrintsJordan Griffin action shot: picture courtesy of Andy Bourke at Podium Prints
Jordan Griffin action shot: picture courtesy of Andy Bourke at Podium Prints
Great Britain U16 captain Jordan Griffin has become the latest apprentice addition to Sheffield Steelers' squad - but he has got his GCSEs to sit first!

The six-feet tall defenceman, aged 16, will be encouraged to follow the ice hockey route established by NHL draft hopeful Liam Kirk.

That appeals to him - but for the next few days exams will come first for the Crewe-born teenager

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It’s an intense time for Griffin, who was skipper of his club side, Bradford Bulldogs (U18s) and trained with Steelers last season.

He has played internationally in Austria and Slovakia and joins ex-Bradford team-mate Kieran Brown and Cole Shudra as Steeler apprentices, with Kirk expected to move to North America.

Coach Paul Thompson said: “We are committed to bringing through the best young British talent that we can. We have seen the progress of Liam and the opportunities ahead for him this summer.