Fri 22 May 2026 - 4:30PM

EIGHTH FULL YEAR AS A PANTHER FOR JORDAN KELSALL

Forward Jordan Kelsall has returned to the Nottingham Panthers for an eighth full season.

The 26-year-old first played for the Panthers in the 2017-18 season when on a two-way deal with NIHL side Swindon Wildcats.

He spent the 2018-19 campaign on-loan with Dundee Stars before returning to the club for the 2019-20 campaign and was part of Elite Series success in 2021.

Kelsall, who can play forward or defence, has now made 417 appearances for the Panthers.

After winning the playoffs in 2024-25, Kelsall helped Panthers win the Continental Cup and Challenge Cup in last season's memorable double-winning campaign.

"Us winning trophies and me being from Nottingham is an obvious draw for me," said Kelsall. "I want us to continue on the success we have had in the past couple of seasons and be a part of that.

"We won two trophies and that's amazing but if you speak with anyone connected with the club there is that sense of wanting more and that league championship is something were are striving for.

"Team success in the primary thing. It is great to see the work in recent years paying off and everyone is being rewarded for their efforts."

Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "Kels is an integral piece to our line-up. We always talk about needing quality depth and he provides that at multiple positions.

"His versatility is an asset for us. On top of that he bleeds this club and is another piece of a returning core that wants more."