Sat 8 Nov 2025 - 06:00AM
PREVIEW: PANTHERS FACE FIFE IN KIRKCALDY
Nottingham Panthers are straight back into action with a trip to Kirkcaldy to face Fife Flyers this evening (19:00 face-off).
Panthers make the trip to Scotland on the back of last night's superb 6-2 victory over Manchester Storm at the Motorpoint Arena.
Zsombor Garát scored twice and there was a goal each for Brendan Harris, Matt Marcinew, Bryan Lemos and Tim Doherty.
Harris is now the joint-leader in the Elite League scoring charts with six goals, sitting alongside Manchester's Brady Gilmour who netted twice last night.
The victory moved Panthers back to the top of the Elite League table, a point clear of second-placed Sheffield Steelers who have a game in hand.
Fife are without a victory in their opening eight league matches, but their performances have improved in recent weeks which was evident in last weekend's 2-1 overtime defeat at the hands of Sheffield in Kirkcaldy.
View from the Bench
Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "Despite a slow start, they have some good quality in Fife.
"I watched their game with Sheffield and I thought Fife played a good hockey game. They competed well.
"They are still trying to find their identity as a group and we don't want to be the team that allows them to do that."
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Panthers will once again be without forwards Ollie Betteridge and Finlay Ulrick.
The pair are away with Great Britain at the IIHF European Cup of Nations in Poland, with Betteridge scoring twice in Friday's narrow 5-4 overtime defeat by Italy.
Shirt Off His Back: Jarod Hilderman
Tonight's authentic game-worn jersey is Panthers defenceman Jarod Hilderman.
Tickets cost just £1 each and can be purchased here. The competition will run until 20:30 on Wednesday 12th November 2025.
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Tickets, Webcast and Updates
Tickets are still available for tonight's game in Kirkcaldy and can be purchased by clicking here.
You can also follow the action live on Fife Flyers TV. 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.
Next up for the Panthers
After tonight's trip to Scotland to face Fife Flyers, Panthers are on the road next weekend against Coventry Blaze at the Skydome Arena on Saturday 15th November.
Our next home game is against arch rivals Sheffield Steelers on Saturday 22nd November (19:00 face-off). There's just a handful of single seats left so snap these up before they're all gone. This game will sell-out!
We're also at home on Friday 28th November (19:00 face-off) against Glasgow Clan. Tickets are also selling well for this Friday night action. You're advised to secure your seats asap.