Fri 19 Sep 2025 - 06:00AM
PREVIEW: STORM ON THE ROAD FOR PANTHERS
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Nottingham Panthers travel to Altrincham today to face Manchester Storm in the Challenge Cup (19:30 face-off).
It's the first of back-to-back games for the Panthers with the visit of Sheffield Steelers to follow tomorrow (Saturday 20th September) at the Motorpoint Arena (19:00 face-off).
The clash with the Steelers is virtually a sell-out with just a handful of single seats remaining. Click here to secure those final seats now.
Tonight's action is the second meeting between the two sides in three weeks after Panthers won 3-2 in pre-season in Altrincham.
Ross Armour and Tim Doherty were on target for the Panthers, while Ollie Betteridge scored the game-winner with just over three minutes remaining.
View from the Bench
Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "It will be a hard-working and physical game, especially in Manchester.
"They play to the confines of that arena but maybe it's coming at the right time fo us.
"There's still some parts of our game that we need to improve and need to simplify and game like this can help us get there."
Team News in association with Candid Digital
Panthers expect to ice a full roster of 20 players on the road against Manchester this evening.
The only absentee is captain Matt Alfaro as he continues his recovery from his post-season operation.
Shirt Off His Back: Chase Pearson
Tonight's authentic game-worn jersey competition is for the shirt of #12 Chase Pearson.
We've teamed up with Phatlads for competitions this season. Click here to create an account now.
Tickets cost just £1 each and can be purchased by clicking here.
Tickets and Webcast
You can still buy tickets for this evening's game in Altrincham - click here to purchase your seats.
If you're not making the trip with us today you can follow the action on Storm TV. Buy the webcast here.
Next two home games
Tomorrow night's (Saturday 20th September) game with Sheffield Steelers at the Motorpoint Arena has captured the imagination and there are just single seats remaining in the bowl.
The game is sponsored by RDR Stoves and there's two vital Challenge Cup points on the line (19:00 face-off). Secure the remaining seats asap as this game will sell-out.
Next Saturday's fixture (27th September) against Guildford Flames will also have another big Saturday night crowd.
Tickets are also selling fast with over half the seats in the bowl already accounted for Buy your tickets now and be part of the passionate #PanthersNation.