Sheffield Steelers have hit out at the "unacceptable" late postponement of their fixture with Belfast Giants at the SSE Arena on Friday night to make way for a One Direction concert.
It was announced on Wednesday the Elite League game would not be going ahead. A rescheduled One Direction concert, which was cancelled on Tuesday after singer Liam Payne fell ill, will now be held in its place.
The South Yorkshire ice hockey team were due to face the Giants in back-to-back games in Belfast, with the club as well as the supporters now facing the prospect of being left out of pocket.
Steelers owner Tony Smith said: "This is unacceptable and not the end of the matter."
A new date for the match has yet to be decided, but fans of the Giants who had purchased tickets will be offered a full refund or entrance for the rearranged game.
Saturday's match between the sides will go ahead.
