Sat 28 Sep 2024 - 06:00AM
GAMEDAY PREVIEW: PANTHERS FACE STEELERS
🎟 TONIGHT (7PM): PANTHERS v SHEFFIELD - BUY TICKETS HERE 🎟
Nottingham Panthers host Sheffield Steelers in the Challenge Cup in a massive game at the Motorpoint Arena this evening (Saturday).
The game - which is sponsored by 2Fawcett - faces-off at 7pm with both sides battling it out for two vital points in the cup.
There are limited tickets remaining for the clash with our rivals from up the M1.
Tickets will be available to purchase from the Box Office ahead of face-off, but you are strongly advised to secure your seats online asap.
Nottingham have started the season with four straight victories over Manchester Storm, Guildford Flames (twice) and Coventry Blaze.
Panthers Assistant Coach, Linton Grant, told Panthers TV: "I'm excited for the atmosphere to be honest with you.
"Sheffield are a good team and Matt Greenfield has been one of the top goaltenders in this league for a few years now.
"He's a test we have got to try and get past him, but if we can get a couple against him, get some momentum and get them asking some questions.
"They're a fast team and we really have to make sure we keep an eye on them as they jump quite a lot. We have to manage that speed and stay structured."
Team News in association with Evolve Injury Clinic
The Panthers are still without defenceman Cooper Zech who continues his recovery from a lower body injury.
Ryan Bednard and Rok Stojanovic will be the goalie tandem as Panthers host the Steelers for the first time this season.
Paul Adey is the special guest on the Panthers Pre-Game Show in Saltbox
The pre-game show is the perfect start to your hockey night in Nottingham with the action getting under way from 5pm in Saltbox.
Sam Hurst is your host and this week's special guest interview is Panthers legend Paul Adey.
There's Panthers prizes in the competition which will see two contestants go head-to-head on-stage.
This is followed by the pre-game podcast to preview all the action, look back on the past week and discuss the main talking points from the world of ice hockey.
Around the Rink
- We will pay tribute before face-off to our friend Tim Rowson from our fantastic sponsors 2Fawcett. Tim so sadly passed away earlier this week and our thoughts remain with his family, friends and colleagues.
- September's Charity of the Month is Stonebridge City Farm - a city farm charity in the heart of Nottingham. Lookout for them in the foyer tonight. They'll are also holding a raffle with a replica jersey signed by the whole team up-for-grabs.
Panthers Vault is now up to £2,600 or gamble for the Mystery Box
The Panthers Vault - in association with Interseal Fire Protection - is now up to a huge £2,600. That's some prize! Tickets cost £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.
The contestant who goes rinkside won't be leaving empty-handed whether they crack the code or not, with two tickets for an arena show on offer at each home game. The tickets are kindly donated by the arena's main sponsor, Motorpoint. New from this season there's a twist. Dare you give up the chance to go for the money to open the Mystery Box? What's inside? Nobody knows!
Chuck-a-Puck
It's fun for all the family and Chuck-a-Puck - sponsored by Motorpoint - is back for another season. 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, a signed puck and a voucher for two pizzas.
This season there's a bonus prize! There will be a remote control car driving 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: Winner's choice!
Tonight's Shirt Off His Back is your choice! Tickets cost only £1 each and are available from sellers around the rink.
The winner gets to choose whose jersey they want and will go rinkside post-game and have it presented to them on the ice by their chosen player.
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 cash prize and with a near sell-out crowd this week, it's going to be a huge amount! Make sure you buy your tickets!
GVL Jersey Giveaway
Want to take home a Panthers jersey? Look out for Sam Hurst in the stands for a chance to win in the first-period powerbreak!
Pass the Pizza in association with Jon Doe
Once again we're giving away 10 pizzas at every home game this season thanks to Jon Doe. The giveaway takes place in the second-period powerbreak. If you're holding a pizza box when the music stops, take it to the Panthers Kiosk in the foyer to exchange it for a voucher code to claim your pizza.
Dance Cam in association with 2Fawcett
Here's your chance to get on the jumbotron by displaying your best moves. Look out for the Dance Cam - in association with 2Fawcett - in the third-period powerbreak and show us your moves!
Live Stream
If you can't get to the game, we've got you covered with the game live on Panthers TV.
Join Jono Bullard and former Panthers netminder Dan Green for all the action. Click here to buy the webcast.