Wed 22 Jan 2025 - 06:00AM
PREVIEW: PANTHERS HOST CLAN IN CHALLENGE CUP
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Nottingham Panthers host Glasgow Clan this evening in the Challenge Cup elimination game at the Motorpoint Arena (7:30pm face-off).
The winners of tonight's one-off cup tie - which will include 10 minutes three-on-three overtime and penalty-shots if necessary - will join Belfast Giants, Cardiff Devils and Sheffield Steelers in the semi-finals.
The EIHL will trial remote video review operations tonight. Click here for more details.
Tickets are still available for tonight's game and can be purchased online here, or you can buy in-person at the Box Office ahead of face-off.
Panthers are the most succesful team in the history of the Challenge Cup and have won the trophy eight times.
The first success in the Elite League era came in the 2004 final against Sheffield Steelers and Panthers also lifted the famous trophy in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016.
Corey Neilson, who is now Head Coach of the Clan, was coach of the Panthers for six of those Challenge Cup wins and also won one as a player under Mike Ellis, so there's extra intrigue for tonight's encounter.
Team News in association with Evolve Injury Clinic
Panthers remain without defenceman Quinn Wichers who continues his recovery from an upper body injury.
Netminder Ryan Bednard is also a fitness doubt for the visit of the Clan to Lower Parliament Street.
Pre-Game Show in Saltbox
Tonight's Pre-Game Show takes place upstairs in Saltbox in the Panthers Lair from 6pm.
Sam Hurst will be joined by DJ Ken Feast, commentator Jono Bullard and BBC Radio Nottingham's Chris Gadsby to look ahead to the cup clash and reflect on last weekend's drama.
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.
Panthers Vault now a massive £4,400 or gamble for the Mystery Box
The Panthers Vault - in association with Interseal Fire Protection - is now up to an a simply massive £4,400. 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: Mitch Fossier
In-form forward Mitch Fossier, who has 25 points in 20 matches for the Panthers, is tonight's Shirt Off His Back.
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 Raffles Desk 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 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.