Sat 3 Jan 2026 - 06:00AM
SAT 3RD JAN PREVIEW: PANTHERS HOST FLAMES
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It's gameday at the Motorpoint Arena as Nottingham Panthers host Guildford Flames in the Elite League (19:00 face-off).
It's part one of a weekend home double-header with Glasgow Clan visiting Lower Parliament Street tomorrow (Sunday 4th January) at 17:00.
Tonight's game is sponsored by Lake Energy and it's set to be another capacity crowd with just a handful of single seats remaining in the bow. Secure these seats asap to avoid disappointment.
Panthers begin the weekend as Elite League leaders following the 4-3 victory on New Year's Eve on the road against Coventry Blaze.
Danny Stewart's side have 39 points from 25 matches and are a point clear of second-placed Cardiff Devils who have played a game more.
The Flames have won three of their past four matches including two wins in three days over the new year against the Devils.
Josh Waller scored the only goal of the game in a 1-0 victory on 30th December, before the Flames secured a 5-3 victory on Cardiff on New Year's Day led by a double from Matt Alvaro.
Team News in association with Candid Digital
Panthers are still without forward Mitch Fossier who remains out of action after sustaining an injury in Fife last month. There continues to be other injury concerns for the Panthers and the 20-man roster will be confirmed ahead of face-off.
CEO Omar Pacha on the Pre-Game Show in Saltbox
The Panthers Pre-Game Show gets under way at 17:15 in Saltbox. Sam Hurst this week is joined by Panthers CEO Omar Pacha for a special interview.
Charity of the Month: Electrical Industries Charity​ in the foyer
The Electrical Industries Charity, who are our January ​Charity of the Month, are in the foyer. They're offering a chance to win a signed Panthers jersey so it's a worth a visit to see them. There's also an opportunity to win 10 WAGO goodie bags packed with great merch. You could also win a very special limited-edition Model 221 made from LEGO® Bricks - a unique prize in support of an incredible cause.
First-Game Desk
The First-Game Desk is a new addition this season to our matchnights in association with Lake Energy and the Nottingham Hospitals Charity. If it’s your very first Panthers game, stop by the First-Game Desk to pick-up all the essentials you need. Based opposite the lifts in the Motorpoint Arena foyer, there's everything from matchnight info to key rules - plus a special poster you can wave proudly. You never know, you might even make it onto the jumbotron! You’ll also receive a First-Game Certificate to celebrate joining our incredible #PanthersNation.
There's £1,800 in the Panthers Vault
The Panthers Vault now stands at huge £1,800. Tickets cost just £1 and if yours is drawn out of the hat, you go on the ice with DJ Ken Feast to try to win the money inside the vault in the second intermission. 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 the bonus prize of 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
You can win a Panthers jersey in our Shirt Off His Back raffle. What's more, you go on the ice post-game to claim the shirt. Tickets are £1 each and on sale in the foyer and from our sellers around the rink.
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, so make sure you make plenty of noise to have a chance of winning.
Dance Cam in association with Doughnotts
​Here's your chance 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!
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 Dan Green will bring you all the action. Click here to buy the webcast.