Sat 23 May 2026 - 3:00PM

GARÁT BACK WITH PANTHERS FOR SEASON 2026-27

Nottingham Panthers are thrilled to announce defenceman Zsombor Garát will return for a third successive season.

The 28-year-old first joined the club in October 2024 and helped Panthers win the playoffs in April 2025, assisting on Mitch Fossier's game-winning goal in second overtime in the 4-3 victory over Cardif Devils.

Garát scored seven goals and 15 assists for 22 points in 47 Elite League matches last season and led the team in plus-minus with +28.

The defenceman also contributed five points (4+1) in the Challenge Cup as Panthers lifted the trophy for a ninth time with a 3-2 overtime victory against Coventry Blaze.

Garát was also part of the Continental Cup-winning team which won the European title for a second time. The blueliner scored in the 4-0 victory over Riga in game one, before netting the empty-net goal in the Gold Medal Game to secure the trophy with a 4-2 win against Torpedo.

Garât has quickly become a popular player on and off the ice, with supporters, players and staff at the Motorpoint Arena.

After turning professional in the 2018-19, Garát played in both the Slovakia top-flight and the Erste Liga before moving to North America.

He played 62 times for Worcester Railers in 2023-24, scoring 15 (2+13) points.

He's in your head and he's back for season 2026-27 - welcome back Zsombor Garát!