Fri 24 Jan 2025 - 06:00AM
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: PANTHERS HOST FLAMES
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It's gameday at the Motorpoint Arena as Nottingham Panthers host Guildford Flames in the Elite League (7:30pm).
Victory for the Panthers would see us move up to third in the standings and close the gap on leaders Belfast Giants.
The Flames arrive on Lower Parliament Street just four points behind Panthers in fifth place.
Another huge crowd is expected for the game - which is sponsored by 2Fawcett - so you are urged to secure your seats asap.
You will be able to buy tickets in-person at the Box Office ahead of face-off or they can be purchased online here now.
Forward Matt Alfaro said: "We had a little losing streak but ever since we have been great.
"All the games at the moment feel like playoffs and we're trying to get to the top of the table.
"We have to keep that focus going."
Team News in association with Evolve Injury Clinic
Panthers defenceman Quinn Wichers misses out as he continues his recovery from an upper body injury.
Netminder Ryan Bednard is also a fitness concern this evening.
Pre-Game Show in Saltbox
Tonight's Pre-Game Show takes place upstairs in Saltbox in the Panthers Lair from 6pm.
There's a special guest Panthers interview and Sam Hurst will also be joined by DJ Ken Feast, commentator Jono Bullard and BBC Radio Nottingham's Chris Gadsby to look ahead tonight's action.
Take a visit to Pantherland
Panthersland is open from 11am this morning which is located just outside the arena on Bolero Square.
There's a huge range of Panthers merchandise for young and old and it's well worth a visit on your way into the rink.
Charity of the Month: Base 51
Our Charity of the Month, Base 51, will be in the foyer so why not pop along and meet them to find out more about what the do.
You can also visit their website at www.base51.org.
Hockey 101 - rules explained
Whether you're a newbie or a pro, it's always handy to brush up on some rules!
Don't worry, we've got your covered with our handy short video guides from Panthers players and staff.
Click here to view our Hockey 101 playlist.
There's now £4,500 in the Panthers Vault
The Panthers Vault - in association with Interseal Fire Protection - is now up to £4,500. Tickets cost just £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. Dare you give up the chance to go for the money to open the Mystery Box? What's inside? Nobody knows!
Chuck-a-Puck
Chuck-a-Puck - sponsored by Motorpoint - is great fun for all the family. 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.
There's a bonus prize too! A remote control car drives 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: Zsombor Garát
Defenceman Zsombor Garát is tonight's Shirt Off His Back at the Motorpoint Arena.
Tickets cost just £1 each and are available from sellers around the rink.
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.
Make sure you buy your tickets to be in with a chance of winning. Lookout for the sellers around the rink.
GVL Jersey Giveaway
Want to take home a Nottingham Panthers replica jersey?
Sam Hurst will be in the stands in the first-period powerbreak, so make sure you make plenty of noise to have a chance of winning.
Take home a bunch of beautiful flowers with Flowervision
Fancy taking home a beautiful bunch of flowers?
Our flower giveaway takes place in the second-period intermission thanks to Flowervision.
Dance Cam in association with 2Fawcett
Here's your chance to get on the jumbotron by displaying your best funky dance moves.
Look out for the Dance Cam - in association with 2Fawcett - in the third-period powerbreak and show us your moves!
Watch the live stream tonight
If you're not with at the Motorpoint Arena this evening, we've got you covered with the game being shown live on Panthers TV.
Jono Bullard and former Panthers netminder Dan Green will bring you all the action. Click here to buy the webcast.