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BERGIN ON HIS RETURN TO NOTTINGHAM WITH AMIENS
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Former Panther Kevin Bergin spoke to Panthers TV as he returned to Nottingham as Head Coach of Amiens at the weekend.
Panthers beat the French top-flight side 6-0 at the Motorpoint Arena on Sunday to secure a third successive victory in pre-season.
Bergin won two Challenge Cup titles in a three-season spell from 2007 to 2010 and also iced in the UK with Basingstoke Bison and Braehead (Glasgow) Clan.
Ahead of the first face-off, Bergy was given a standing ovation and a video was played on the jumbotron of some of his biggest moments in Panthers colours.
Bergin said: "I didn't expect that. It was very nice and it gave me chills. I would like to say thanks a lot and I really appreciated it.
"Nottingham has always had a good set of fans and it was very touching. We got here at noon. I walked around and there were so many memories.
"It is super nice to be back. It's a super nice city, a super nice facility and the best fans in the league."
Mitch Fossier scored twice while there was a goal each for Ollie Betteridge, David Noël, Ross Armour and Didrik Henbrant in the convincing victory and Bergin was impressed with what he saw from the Panthers.
"Nottingham are a good team," continued Bergin. "They had us pinned down in our own zone a few times and have a lot of good quality guys.
"They make good decisions with the puck and they're fast. You have a quality team and I think you're going to do good in this league this year."
Click below to watch Bergin's interview on Panthers TV.
Next at home: Saturday 6th September (19:00) v Coventry Blaze
Panthers are straight back at home on Saturday (6th September) when Coventry Blaze visit the Motorpoint Arena (19:00 face-off) and the game is sponsored by Posh Nosh.
Matches against our Midlands rivals are always popular and intense encounters, so you're urged to secure your seats asap.
Saturday night is Hockey Night in Nottingham and we can't wait to see you at the Motorpoint Arena!
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