Wed 16 Apr 2025 - 06:00AM

SPECIAL EVENING AT PANTHERS AWARDS NIGHT

It was a very special evening at the Nottingham Panthers Awards Night with trophies presented in 11 categories.

Jason Grande scooped three awards in what has been a memorable season so far for the American netminder.

Hosted by MC Ken Feast, the Awards Show began with a speech by CEO Omar Pacha and was followed by the unveiling of Grande's new contract for the 2025-26 season which brought the house down just 15 minutes into the night.

The 11 award winners were as follows...

British Player of the Year: Josh Tetlow
Team Spirit Award: Sam Herr
Fans' Player of the Year: Jason Grande
Most Entertaining Player of the Year: Luca Sheldon
Goal of the Season: Didrik Henbrant v Sheffield Steelers (28th September)
Top Goalscorer: Sam Herr
GM the GM Community Award: Blue Light Card Foundation
Top Points Scorer: Tim Doherty and Mitch Fossier
Most Consistent Player of the Year: Matt Alfaro
MVP: Jason Grande
Players' Player of the Year: Jason Grande

Our fantastic volunteers, who work in all areas of the club, were invited onto the stage to receive fully deserved recognition from the supporters.

Sam Herr, who is retiring from professional ice hockey at the end of the season, received a framed jersey and spoke from the heart to the fans about his time in Nottingham.

The night ended with the whole Panthers team and staff taking to the stage to receive the applause from the supporters in attendance.

Thank you #PanthersNation not just for your support at the Awards Night on Tuesday but throughout the season.

The Panthers would also like to thank Martin Ingham, CEO at the Motorpoint Arena, and the rest of the staff for their support in hosting the event.