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WEDNESDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: PANTHERS V STORM
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Nottingham Panthers host Manchester Storm tonight (Wednesday 1st April) at the Motorpoint Arena (19:00 face-off) with the battle for second place still very much up for grabs.
The game is sponsored by WAGO and two vital Elite League points are on the line as Panthers are in the hunt for second with Sheffield Steelers and Cardiff Devils.
Just three points separate the three sides with Cardiff in second on 69 points, Sheffield in third on 69 points and Panthers in fourth on 68 points.
Cardiff and Sheffield are also in action tonight with the two sides going head-to-head in Wales.
There's very limited tickets remaining for Panthers against Storm this evening, so you are urged to secure your seats as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Storm are in their own battle for playoff positions and could finish anywhere from fifth to eighth, but most likely are in a battle with Guildford Flames for fifth place.
Manchester, who currently occupy fifth spot, have 61 points from 51 matches - a point ahead of the Flames who have 60 points in 52 games.
View from the Bench
Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "We want to end the season on a high so the three remaining regular-season games have something riding on them.
"Second place is something that is important to us and it's also about being ready for playoffs.
"We know the dangers Manchester can bring right across their whole roster and we have to be ready for them."
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Forward Matt Alfaro will miss the game tonight as he continues his recovery from a lower-body injury.
Have your photo with Continental Cup and Challenge Cup
Nottingham Panthers supporters have the opportunity to have a photo with the Continental Cup and Challenge Cup on Wednesday.
This is a unique chance to create an forever memory and celebrate our successes. Fans can pop along and take their own pictures and selfies.
The trophies will be available from doors open next to the 1946 Bar outside Block 19 when doors open up at 17:30 until the start of the third period.
Charity of the Month in the foyer
Our Charity of the Month for April, DMRC, will be in the foyer. The Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Benevolent Fund is a volunteer-run charity that provides funding to support holistic, occupational and social integration opportunities for serving military patients at DMRC Stanford Hall that are not provided by public funding. Pop along to the foyer tonight and find out more about the vital work they do.
First-Game Desk in assocition with Lake Energy and the Nottingham Hospitals Charity
If it’s your very first Nottingham Panthers game today, 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 as well as 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.
Interseal Panthers Vault now at £1,700
The Interseal Panthers Vault is now up to £1,700 after it remained firmly locked against Sheffield Steelers a week last Sunday. 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: Three great chances to win!
There are three chances to win a Panthers home black authentic game-worn jersey with the shirts of #17 Tim Doherty, #28 David Noël and #83 Brendan Harris all up for grabs. Tickets are £1 each and are available from sellers in the foyer and around the concourse.
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!
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 Dan Green will bring you all the action. Click here to buy the webcast.