Sun 13 Sep 2026 - 08:00AM
POST-MATCH REACTION: WIN OVER STORM
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Nottingham Panthers started the Challenge Cup campaign with a 4-3 victory over Manchester Storm at the Motorpoint Arena after a shootout.
It was a dramatic night again on Lower Parliament Street as Miikka Pitkänen scored the opening goal of the season and Ben Corbeil netted twice during regulation-time.
Tim Doherty scored in the shootout while netminder Mat Robson turned away all five of Storm's efforts as Panthers secured the extra point.
The two sides meet again this afternoon (Sunday 13th September) as Storm return to the AO Arena and play their first competitive fixture in the centre of Manchester for over 20 years.
Click below to find out the thoughts of Head Coach Danny Stewart.
The Panthers Post-Game Podcast - in association with WAGO - also reflected on the key points of the game.
Click here to listen to the podcast.
Next at home: Guildford the visitors on Sunday 20th September
Panthers are back in action at the Motorpoint Arena next weekend as we host Guildford Flames in the Challenge Cup on Sunday (20th September) at 16:00.
It's one of our special theme games as it's Country Night at the Motorpoint Arena, sponsored by The American Barn.
Family Tickets are available for the game and offer discounted admission compared to standard matchnight admission. Please select Block 8 or Block 12 when purchasing your tickets.
Join the #PanthersNation for another big game in the Challenge Cup.