Fri 13 Sep 2024 - 06:00AM

PREVIEW: PANTHERS START IN THE CUP AT MANCHESTER

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Nottingham Panthers being the season this evening (Friday) with a trip to Altrincham to face Manchester Storm in the Challenge Cup (7:30pm face-off).

It's the first of two games in the cup this weekend with Guildford Flames visiting the Motorpoint Arena tomorrow (Saturday) at 7pm.

Nottingham were beaten on their visit to Altrincham in pre-season, but won their final away game of pre-season last weekend with a 2-1 victory over Cardiff Devils after penalty-shots.

Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "Manchester are well coached. Mike Flanagan is a very experienced coach and a smart guy.

"You can tell they are very well drilled and of course it's always tough in that building.

"They always work hard and they seem to have a next level of compete this year early-on.

"You have to go in there and be at your best, that's for sure."

Team News in association with Evolve Injury Clinic
The Panthers expect to be at full-strength for this evening's trip to Altrincham to face the Storm.

It means 11 players will make their competitive debuts for the Panthers.

Shirt Off His Back: Adam Berg
It's forward Adam Berg for the first away game Shirt Off His Back in the Challenge Cup.

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Tickets and Webcast
There's still time to join us in Altrincham and tickets are available by clicking here.

If you can't get to the game don't worry, it's live on a Storm TV webcast. Click here to purchase.