Thu 1 Jan 2026 - 06:00AM
NEW YEAR'S DAY PREVIEW: BLAZE V PANTHERS
It's part two of the double-header as Nottingham Panthers travel to the Skydome to face Coventry Blaze (18:00 face-off) on New Year's Day.
Part one on New Year's Eve saw nine goals at the Motorpoint Arena as the Blaze skated to a dramatic 5-4 victory.
Panthers scored three goals in 27 seconds to take a 4-1 lead in the second period, but Coventry roared back and Michael Pelech scored the game-winner with only 29 seconds remaining.
Victory for Coventry ended a seven-game losing streak and moved them on to 17 points from 24 matches. Panthers stay second on 37 points, a point behind leaders Cardiff Devils with a game in hand.
View from the Bench
Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "I want to see a reaction with passion, physicality and grit.
"The passion and desire wasn't there (on Wednesday night) and I want to a response."
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Mitch Fossier will miss the game as he remains on Injury Reserve following his injury in Fife in December.
With some injury concerns on the roster, the full line-up will be named ahead of face-off.
Shirt Off His Back: Jakob Stridsberg
Tonight's authentic game-worn jersey is defenceman Jakob Stridsberg. Tickets cost just £1 each and can be purchased here.
The competition will run until 22:00 on Friday 2nd January.
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Tickets, Webcast and Updates
There's a handful of tickets left for tonight's game at the Skydome. Purchase your tickets by clicking here.
If you're not at the game you can follow it all on Blaze TV Live. Buy the webcast here.
There'll be updates throughout the game on the Panthers X account and there's live scoring on the Elite League website.
Back at home Saturday and Sunday
There's very limited tickets remaining for the visit of Guildford Flames to the Motorpoint Arena on Saturday (3rd January). The game - which faces-off at 19:00 - is sponsored by Lake Energy.
We're also at home on Sunday (4th January) against Glasgow Clan (17:00). This match is sponsored by MKM Building and the arena bowl is already well over three-quarters full. Family Tickets are available on Sunday which offer discounted admission compared to standard admission. For Family Tickets please select Block 8 or Block 12.