The Steelers, who are the current UK Grand Slam champions, will play German ice hockey’s most decorated team over two legs for a place in the quarter-finals of Europe’s premier ice hockey competition.
They have already upset the odds in the competition to qualify for the play-offs after pulling off surprise wins over Swedish teams Skelleftea AIK and Vaxjo Lakers, as well as Czech side Sparta Prague.
Steve Owen, a Steelers season ticket holder for 15 years, said he was feeling confident ahead of Wednesday’s face-off despite some nerves.
“I think the boys can do it,” said the 56-year-old from Doncaster.
“We have done some formidable things already this season. Why can’t we do it?”
Clair Helliwell, who has been watching the club since “way back when”, also admitted feeling “nervous”, but was more philosophical about Sheffield’s chances.
“What will be will be. We have played some brilliant teams and we have done well to get as far as we have.
“I’m very proud of what they have achieved.”
