Sun 22 Dec 2024 - 06:00AM
PREVIEW: HUGE CUP GAME FOR PANTHERS AT CARDIFF
Nottingham Panthers have a huge match in the Challenge Cup this evening with a roadtrip to Wales to face Cardiff Devils (4pm face-off).
A point or better for the Panthers secures a direct spot in the semi-finals, but a regulation-time defeat means a one-off play-in game at home to Glasgow Clan.
Both Panthers and Cardiff go into the game on the back of big victories last night.
Nottingham came from 4-2 down with four third-period goals to beat Guildford Flames 6-4 at the Motorpoint Arena.
Cardiff beat Sheffield Steelers 5-1 to remain four points clear at the top of the Elite League.
Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "This is massively important for us and we've put ourselves in a good spot in the cup.
"Cardiff are a good team with talent all over the ice, but we want to go there and book our place in the semi-finals."
Team News in association with Evolve Injury Clinic
Panthers will be without forward Matt Alfaro for this evening's game on the road in Cardiff.
Jordan Kelsall took a blow to the face last night and his fitness will be assessed this morning.
Shirt Off His Back: Cooper Zech
This evening's Shirt Off His Back is defenceman Cooper Zech who got three assists in last night's victory over Guildford.
Tickets for this online raffle cost just £1 each and can be purchased here.
Watch live in the Panthers Fanzone at Blind Rabbit
If you're not with us on the road in Cardiff, you can watch the game live in the Panthers Fanzone at the Blind Rabbit bar in the heart of Nottingham.
Entrance is just £5 and this includes a free drink where you can choose from a selected choice of beer, wine or soft drink.
Click here for more details and to make your booking.
Cheers us on from home on the webcast
You can also watch the webcast at home and watch the live stream provided by Devils TV.