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GAMEDAY PREVIEW: PANTHERS HOST FLAMES
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It's another sold-out Motorpoint Arena as Nottingham Panthers host Guildford Flames in the Elite League (16:00 face-off).
The game - which is sponsored by Nottingham City Council Parking Services - is the second meeting between the two sides in Nottingham this season.
Panthers skated to a remarkable 6-5 success in the Challenge Cup group stages back in September. Chase Pearson scored a hat-trick, Mitch Fossier netted twice and there was also a goal for Cooper Zech.
Danny Stewart's side are top of the Elite League with 34 points from 20 matches - two points clear of both second-placed Sheffield Steelers and third-placed Cardiff Devils.
Guildford - who currently sit seventh in the table - were in action last night as they lost 2-1 at home to Coventry Blaze after a penalty shootout.
Team News in association with Candid Digital
Panthers continue to have some injury concerns and the full line-up will be announced ahead of face-off.
View from the Bench
Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "Guildford have a lot of speed and skill - and have three lines that score and can hurt you. They play with pace and a bit of freedom. They have creative guys. We have to manage the puck and limit turnovers.
"Playing with the puck is important against the Flames and forcing them to defend. They're a good team and a lot of better than where they are in the standings right now. They went through some injury turmoil at the start of the year. I am expecting a very tought night."
Pre-Game Show in Saltbox
The Panthers Pre-Game Show gets under way at 14:15 in Saltbox. This week's special guest interview is netminder Niklas Sunberg who won the Challenge Cup with the Panthers in 2003-04. There's also a live edition of the Panthers Podcast.
Santa Paws
It's nearly Christmas so, of course, Santa Paws will be making an appearance. What's more, you can visit him in his grotto in the foyer.
Nottingham Central Women's Aid in the foyer
Our Charity of the Month, Nottingham Central Women's Aid, are in the foyer today. Pop along to see them and find out more about the work they do.
First-Game Desk
The First-Game Desk is a new addition this season to our matchnights in association with Lake Energy and the Nottingham Hospitals Charity. If it’s your very first Panthers game, stop by the First-Game Desk to pick-up all the essentials you need. Based opposite the lifts in the Motorpoint Arena foyer, there's everything from matchnight info to key rules - plus a special poster you can wave proudly. You never know, you might even make it onto the jumbotron! You’ll also receive a First-Game Certificate to celebrate joining our incredible #PanthersNation.
There's now £1,500 in the Panthers Vault
It's now a cool round £1,500 in the Panthers Vault! What a perfect early Christmas present that could be soe someone. Tickets cost just £1 and if yours is drawn out of the hat, you go on the ice with DJ Ken Feast to try to win the money inside the vault in the second intermission. Choose one of the players from the Panthers roster shown on the jumbotron to reveal a four-digit code and see if it unlocks the vault. Dare you give up the chance to go for the money to open the Mystery Box?
Chuck-a-Puck
Chuck-a-Puck - sponsored by Motorpoint - is great fun for all the family. It takes place in the second intermission and the winner is the person who lands their puck closest to Paws at centre-ice. The winner gets a photo with their favourite player at the end of the game and a signed puck. There's a bonus prize too! A remote control car drives around the centre-circle. If your puck lands inside the cockpit of the car, you have a chance to win the bonus prize of two tickets to an event at the Motorpoint Arena. Pucks cost £1 each and are on sale from sellers around the rink.
Shirt Off His Back: 30 chances to win!
It's a full team Shirt Off His Back tonight as we wear our festive White Christmas jerseys. There's 30 chances to win for just £1 a ticket. Tickets are on sale in the foyer and from our sellers around the rink.
50/50 is your chance to win a big cash prize
Tickets for the 50/50 raffle are sold for £1 each. The lucky winner will go home with a fantastic prize. Make sure you buy your tickets to be in with a chance of winning. Lookout for the sellers around the rink.
GVL Jersey Giveaway
How about taking home a Nottingham Panthers replica jersey? Sam Hurst will be in the bowl in the first-period powerbreak, so make sure you make plenty of noise to have a chance of winning.
Dance Cam in association with Doughnotts
Here's your chance win free doughnuts by displaying your best funky dance moves in the jumbotron. Look out for the Dance Cam - in association with Nottingham-based Doughnotts - in the third-period powerbreak and show us your great moves!
Watch the live stream tonight
If you're not with us at the Motorpoint Arena today, we've got you covered with the game being shown live on Panthers TV. Jono Bullard and Dan Green will bring you all the action. Click here to buy the webcast.