Cormier Returned to Sheffield to defend our titles – Sheffield Steelers

Foxy has his top D pairing back as Cormier joins Tansey on the Blue-Line

The top pair returns together as Cormier returns to the Steelers

Head coach Aaron Fox was pleased to confirm that Dominic Cormier will be back in a Steelers uniform next season.

“We already had Kevin Tansey signed, so now having Dom back means our top pairing will be back together on the blue line.”

Cormier joined the Steelers in November and played 50 league, cup and playoff games during his Grand Slam year.

“Dominic coming back was a no-brainer,” Fox said. “He came in and played a top role with Kevin and they dominated all year.

“He’s an elite skater who can create offensive rebounds in the game and he’s been so good on our rebounds.

“Dom’s speed also allows him to have excellent gap control and defend well against the league’s top players night in and night out.

“I’m very happy to have done this deal and I think he’ll come back and be a key player for us next year.”

When asked why he was returning to Sheffield, Cormier replied “Why not?”

“I’ve enjoyed my time there from day one, there’s a family feel with the fans and also in the dressing room with the boys.

“We also have three titles to defend, I want to be part of that, I don’t want to look away to see what other guys are doing. I want to be right in the middle of the battle.”

Dominic has been a fan favorite since his arrival, but after the Challenge Cup win and his comment about “the best fans in Europe” he was loved even more.

“Hey, we’ve learned over the years that it’s the fans that set the tone for a team and our fans have been with us every night, home or on the road. Every player in the room loved playing for them and we were all so happy to deliver those three trophies.”

Dom is already looking forward to the return “I thought about sitting there watching those banners go up, hopefully in front of a packed crowd of Steelers fans in Orange. I can’t wait for that night.”