Wed 12 Feb 2025 - 06:00AM
CUP PREVIEW: PANTHERS ON THE ROAD IN BELFAST
🎟 NEXT AT HOME: SAT 15TH FEB (7PM) v COVENTRY - BUY TICKETS 🎟
Nottingham Panthers face Belfast Giants in Northern Ireland this evening in the Challenge Cup semi-final first leg (7pm face-off).
Panthers flew to Belfast yesterday and will skate at the SSE Arena this morning ahead of the big game.
In the other two-legged semi-final, Sheffield Steelers lead Cardiff Devils 5-3 from the first leg with the second leg in Wales tonight.
The second leg between Panthers and Giants takes place in Nottingham on Wednesday 26th February (7:30pm) and tickets are on sale now.
They start from as little as £9 for adults and can be purchased by clicking here.
Panthers defenceman, Zsombor Garát, said: "We are excited for this series and you can tell that in the (locker) room.
"We have to be smart with game management as the result over two legs will be combined. We have to be mentally and physically prepared, but we are ready to do that."
The locker room corridor at the Motorpoint Arena is full of framed photos of previous trophy wins and Garát says this current Panthers team is aiming to create their own special memories.
"Walking in the locker room we want to see ourselves up there," continued Garát.
"Hopefully one, two or, who knows, maybe three pictures and that's the goal for the season."
Team News in association with Evolve Injury Clinic
​Panthers will be without netminder Ryan Bednard who remains out of action because of injury.
There are a couple of injury concerns and the full line-up will be confirmed ahead of face-off.
Shirt Off His Back: Zsombor Garát
Tonight's Shirt Off His Back is Zsombor Garát.
Tickets for the online raffle cost just £1 each and can be purchased by clicking here.
Watch live in the Blind Rabbit in the Panthers Fanzone
You can follow the game live in the Panthers Fanzone at the Blind Rabbit bar in the heart of Nottingham.
Entrance is just £5 and this includes a free drink where you can choose from a selected beer, wine or soft drink.
This is always a fantastic atmosphere as the #PanthersNation join together to watch the webcast.
Click here for more details and to make your booking.
Follow the action from home
You can also watch the big game tonight from the comfort of your own sofa.
Click here to buy the Giants TV webcast.
Next at the Motorpoint Arena Saturday (7pm) v Coventry Blaze
Our next action at the Motorpoint Arena is on Saturday (15th February) against Midlands rivals Coventry Blaze.
The Elite League game faces-off at 7pm and is sponsored by Lincs Air Testing.
Limited tickets remain and you are urged to secure your seats asap as this game will sell-out.
🎟 NEXT AT HOME: SAT 15TH FEB (7PM) v COVENTRY - BUY TICKETS 🎟