Sat 3 Oct 2026 - 06:00AM
MATCH PREVIEW: PANTHERS HOST BLAZE IN CUP
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Nottingham Panthers host Coventry Blaze in Challenge Cup action at the Motorpoint Arena this evening (19:00 face-off).
It's a huge match for both sides with points so vital in Group A and another large Saturday night crowd will be on Lower Parliament Street.
Tonight's game is sponsored by Travis Barker and you will be able to pay in-person at the Box Office ahead of face-off, but you're advised to purchase your tickets now by clicking here.
Panthers kickstarted their Motorpoint Elite League campaign last weekend with a 5-1 victory on home ice against Manchester Storm, led by a hat-trick from Ben Corbeil.
Coventry secured a very impressive 4-2 victory over Sheffield Steelers last Sunday to pick up two vital points in the cup.
Ryan Richardson, Brett Perlini, Jaxson Ezman and Artem Buzoverya were all on target for Kevin Moore's side.
View from the Bench
Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: We need a playoff mindset this weekend. We can't afford to slip back.
"I expect a tough battle for us. Coventry come and play good hockey in this building."
Click here to watch his full interview on Panthers TV.
Team News in association with Candid Digital
The Panthers have no new injury concerns to report and hope to be at full-strength for the first meeting of the season against the Blaze.
Around the Rink
Our Charity of the Month for October, Mansfield Cat Rescue, are with us at the Motorpoint Arena this evening. Pop along to the foyer and find out all about the great work they do.
Tram strike
Travel to the arena will be affected with no trams running all day because of strike action by staff at Nottingham Express Transit. Click here for more information on the NET website.
Supporters are advised to make alternate arrangements and Nottingham City Transport will be providing increased capacity to cope with demand during the strike. Click here for more details.
There are a number of car parks located close to the arena including our official Nottingham City Car Parks partner, Broad Marsh. Click here for more information.
Panthers Vault stands at £2,600
The Panthers Vault - in association with Interseal - is now up £2,600. Tickets cost just £1 and if your number is drawn out of the hat, you go on the ice with MC Ken Feast to try to crack the code. 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 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: Two chances to win
There's two chances to win in our Shirt Off His Back. The game-worn jerseys of #12 Chase Pearson and #84 Ben Corbeil can be won in the rink this evening. Tickets are only £1 each and available from sellers around the rink and in the foyer.
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 for our GVL Jersey Giveaway, so make sure you make plenty of noise to have a chance of winning.
Motorpoint Quick Quiz
New for 2026/27 is the Motorpoint Quick Quiz in the second-period powerbreak. Answer some Panthers quick-fire questions to stand a chance of winning £30.
Dance Cam in association with Doughnotts
Everyone loves a treat, right? Here's your chance to 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!
Webcast: 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 former Panthers netminder Dan Green will bring you all the action. Click here to buy the webcast.