Sat 16 Dec 2023 - 07:00AM
PREVIEW AS PANTHERS HOST GUILDFORD TONIGHT
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The Nottingham Panthers host Guildford Flames at the Motorpoint Arena this evening (7pm face-off).
The two sides go head-to-head with two vital Elite League points on the line - in a game sponsored by Blake Services.
You can buy your tickets online now for tonight's action and they're also available in-person at the Motorpoint Arena Box Office ahead of face-off.
Head Coach, Jonathan Paredes, said: "Guildford are a really quick team and they have some good snipers.
"We know they will be positive and play with energy, so we will have to work hard to get a positive result.
"The boys have worked hard in training all week, worked hard on the detail and we are ready for the weekend."
We'll pay tribute to Mike Urquhart ahead of face-off after the former Panthers player passed away last weekend after a short illness. Mike was not only a former Panther but mentored thousands of young players in his roles with Nottingham Lions and the Nottingham Ice Hockey Club.
He also had success as a coach of Great Britain Under-20s and Under-18s, as well as coaching GB Women. Mike will also be well known to many as the friendly face greeting supporters at the entrance to Block 4.
Team News in association with Evolve Injury Clinic
The Panthers remain without defencemen Josh Tetlow who continues his recovery from a broken arm.
Panthers have no other injury concerns so are set to ice a full 20-player roster against the Flames.
Around the Rink
- Our Charity of the Month for December, Will Garvey Trust Foundation, are in the foyer again and will be raffling a signed jersey.
- Our Charity of the Year, Alzheimer's Research UK, will be in the foyer too and are also raffling a jersey.
- The Christmas festivities continue on Bolero Square with mince pies, mulled wine, hot chocolate and other Christmas-themed treats on sale, as well as activities for the family including the outdoor shooting cage.
- The Salvation Army will be performing Christmas songs and carols in the foyer.
- Meet Santa Paws and his Elf helper free of charge in his grotto just off the foyer. There's prizes to be won too with a special raffle.
- The stunning 2024 Panthers Calendar is on sale under Block 19 pre-game and in the intermisions.
📝 For more details about all tonight's Christmas treats and Panthers Calendar, please click here.
Pass the Pizza in association with Jon Doe
We're giving away 10 pizzas at home games this season thanks to our friends at 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.
Win a bunch of beautiful flowers with Flowervision
Fancy winning a beautiful bunch of flowers? Our flower giveaway takes place in the second-period intermission thanks to Flowervision who are in their 10th year of sponsorship with the Panthers.
There's a winner every time with the Panthers Vault
The Panthers Vault - in association with Interseal Fire Protection - is now up to £700. Tickets cost £1 and if yours is drawn out of the hat, you go on the ice with DJ Ken Feast and try to win the money inside the vault. 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 with Ken 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.
Chances to win in Chuck-a-Puck, Shirt Off His Back and Fifty50
Chuck-a-Puck is sponsored by Midlands Chauffeurs and pucks cost £1 each. It takes place during the second intermission and the winner is the person who lands their puck closest to Paws at centre-ice. The winner is invited onto the ice at the end of the game for a photo with their favourite player and receive a signed puck, as well as a code for two free pizzas.
This week's Shirt Off His Back - in association with the arena's main sponsor Motorpoint - is defenceman Jake Ryczek. Tickets are on sale in the foyer and around the concourse for £1 each.
Tickets for the Fifty50 raffle are sold for £1 each. The lucky winner will go home with a fantastic cash prize.
If you aren't successful in either the Shirt Off His Back or Fifty50, please make sure you keep your tickets. All tickets are put back into the hat for the second-prize draw and the winner will be announced on our social media channels and website within the next couple of days.
Webcast
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 Greeen for all the action. Click here to buy the webcast.