Jason Hewitt

Who is Jason Hewitt?

Jason Hewitt is an English professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Sheffield Steelers in the EIHL

Hewitt began his fledgling career with his local junior team, the Altrincham Aces after having watched the Manchester Storm. He would prove to be a productive and keen forward, and in the 2000/01 season was called to represent his country at Under 18 level.

This brought him to the attention of the Telford Wild Foxes, who in 2003/04 finally signed Hewitt. After just one game at EPL level however, he would be signed by the Manchester Phoenix to play in the EIHL, the highest level of ice hockey in the U.K. Hewitt would become a regular player for the Phoenix under head coaches Rick Brebant and Paul Heavey. Hewitt iced in 56 games for the Phoenix and although he only managing to score 3 points in that time, he brought energy and determination to the team. Hewitt's efforts helped the Phoenix into the playoffs, where he would score two points in six games prior to Manchester's elimination.

Unfortunately for Hewitt, the Phoenix organisation suspended playing operations in the summer of 2004 due to financial difficulties. He moved to sign for the London Racers, again at EIHL level. Again Hewitt played on a regular basis, scoring 9 points and totalling 79 penalty minutes in 48 games. He was re-signed the following season, but after 23 games the Racers organisation was forced to suspend playing operations due to the lack of a suitable ice surface.