the Challenge Cup for the 2nd time in their history, beating the Cardiff Devils 6-3 in the final. Following the completion of the campaign, Whistle joined the Sheffield Steelers, signing a 2 year contract. In his first season with the Steelers Whistle was named starter following the release of Matt Climie, playing in 50 of the team's 60 games during the 2018–19 EIHL season. During this time he posted a posting a 3.20 GAA with a .898 SV% and was named as the EIHL Player of the Week in February, with coach Tom Barrasso describing him as the team's best player. The Steelers would finish the season in 7th place, before losing in the Playoff quarterfinals to the Cardiff Devils. In July 2019, Whistle made the shock move from Sheffield to their closest rivals Nottingham Panthers. In July 2021, Whistle rejoined the Belfast Giants ahead of the 2021-22 Elite League season. International Play Although born in Canada, Whistle is eligible to play for Great Britain as a result of spending his childhood years in the country. He made his international debut at the 2018 IIHF World Championships, coming in as relief for starter Ben Bowns in a 6-1 loss to Kazakhstan, conceding 1 goal. Despite this loss, Team GB won the rest of their games and gained promotion to the IIHF World Championships for the first time in 25 years. Whistle once again represented Great Britain at the 2019 IIHF World Championship. As back-up to Bowns he did not start any games, however, he came off the bench in losses to Canada, Denmark and Slovakia, conceding 9 goals across the 3 games. He played three games at the 2021 IIHF World Championship. Personal life He is the son of former player and coach David Whistle. His younger brother Brandon also played for the Sheffield Steelers. Career Statistics Regular season and playoffs International Awards and honours References External links 1995 births Living people Belfast Giants players British ice hockey goaltenders Ice hockey people from British Columbia Kelowna Rockets players Sheffield Steelers players Nottingham Panthers players Sportspeople from Kelowna Vancouver Giants players Canadian emigrants to the United Kingdom