Sat 14 Dec 2024 - 06:00AM
PANTHERS FACE FIFE AS WE RETIRE ADAM JOHNSON'S 47 JERSEY
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Nottingham Panthers host Fife Flyers in the Elite League this evening as we retire the jersey of Adam Johnson, forever our 47.
Panthers go into the game on the back of last night's superb 4-3 overtime victory on the road at Manchester Storm.
We are honoured and humbled to be joined by members of Adam's family tonight, as well as last season's Head Coach Jonathan Paredes.
The Jersey Retirement Ceremony gets under way at 6:30pm with face-off at the later time of 7:30pm.
Please be in your seats by 6:30pm if you are attending the ceremony. The arena stewards will do their best to get supporters to their seats once the ceremony has started, but there may be a short delay if you turn up late.
As well as the jersey banner unveil, there'll be a couple of speeches, messages from current and former team-mates and a video tribute to Adam.
Mental health charities, Mind and Base 51, will be in the foyer pre-game for anyone who may feel they need someone to talk with.
This will be a very special occasion as we come together to remember Adam and his contribution not just for ice hockey across the world, but who he was as a person and the positive impact he had on so many people he met.
We advise supporters to allow extra time for their journey this evening as the roads around Nottingham will be busy with Forest hosting Aston Villa (5:30pm kick-off).
Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "The people who were here last season will remember all the good things about Adam.
"I didn't have the pleasure of knowing him personally but everyone speaks very, very highly of him.
"My thoughts are still with everyone who had to go through that experience."
On the ice, Fife arrive at the Motorpoint Arena bottom of the table and short of bodies, but Stewart says they should not be underestimated.
"I don't think they will change how they play," continued Stewart. "(Netminder) Shane Owen has the ability to win a game on his own.
"It's another tough test and we are certainly not in a position to take any team lightly. We are going to have to be at our best this weekend."
Team News in association with Evolve Injury Clinic
Panthers will be without forwards Matt Alfaro and Tim Doherty because of injury this evening.
Defenceman Cooper Zech edges closer to a return but is a doubt for the game.
Charity of the Month
Our Charity of the Month, Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes, are in the foyer and have their bikes on the plaza.
They're running a raffle to win a signed replica jersey which will be drawn on New Year's Eve when we face Coventry Blaze.
Panthersland
The new expanded Panthersland is well worth a visit. Situated on Bolero Square, this has a huge range of merchandise for young and old.
With Christmas around the corner, a perfect time to pop in and find someone a special present!
Panthers Vault up to £3,800 or gamble for the Mystery Box
The Panthers Vault - in association with Interseal Fire Protection - is now up to a breathtaking £3,800. 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. 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
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.
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: Ryan Bednard and Otto Nieminen
It's a superb Panthers double Shirt Off His Back today with two chance to win in the raffle.
Netminder Ryan Bednard's game-worn jersey is up-for-grabs, along with Finnish forward Otto Nieminen.
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.
Pass the Pizza in association with Jon Doe
We give away four 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.
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 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 can't get to the game, we've got you covered with the game live on Panthers TV.
Jono Bullard and former Panthers netminder Dan Green will bring you all the action. Click here to buy the webcast.