Wed 24 Sep 2025 - 06:00AM
LEAGUE CAMPAIGN BEGINS AS PANTHERS TRAVEL TO GUILDFORD
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Nottingham Panthers begin the Elite League season this evening (Wednesday) with a trip to Guildford Flames (19:30 face-off).
It's the first of two meetings between the two sides in four days and tonight's action is quickly followed by Saturday's Challenge Cup encounter at the Motorpoint Arena.
The Flames beat Panthers earlier this month in the cup so Panthers are out for quick revenge and it's huge with two league points on the line.
View from the Bench
Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "I liked our game the last two periods in Guildford, but you can't concede five in the first period and expect to win the game.
"The first and most primary thing is we need to manage the puck. You can't give them opportunities off the break or second chances.
"They put a lot of volume to the net and go to the hard areas. We have to force them to defend."
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Panthers expect to ice a full roster of 20 players in Guildford tonight.
Captain Matt Alfaro continues his recovery from his post-season operation so will not be in the line-up.
Shirt Off His Back: Bryan Lemos
Tonight's authentic game-worn jersey competition is for the shirt of #16 Bryan Lemos.
We've teamed up with Phatlads for competitions this season. Click here to create an account now.
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Tickets and Webcast
You can still buy tickets for this evening's game at The Spectrum - click here to purchase your seats.
If you're not making the trip with us today you can follow the action on Guildford Flames TV. Buy the webcast here.
Two sides meet again in Nottingham on Saturday
Another big Saturday night crowd will be at the Motorpoint Arena this Saturday (27th September) as the Flames visit Nottingham for Challenge Cup action.
Face-off on Lower Parliament Street is 19:00 and the game is sponsored by NTU's Nottingham Business School.
Saturday night really is Hockey Night in Nottingham and we can't wait to welcome you to the Motorpoint Arena.