Sun 16 Feb 2025 - 06:00AM
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Nottingham Panthers and Coventry Blaze meet for the second time in under 24 hours this evening as the two sides go head-to-head at the Skydome Arena (5:30pm).
Panthers won 6-2 last night at the Motorpoint Arena thanks to two goals from Tim Doherty and one each for Sam Herr, Josh Tetlow, Mitch Fossier and Reid Stefanson.
Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "It will be a very different game. Things happen quick in that building.
"They are very hard-working. They compete hard in battles and there will be a lot more battles in the Skydome.
"We are certainly going to have to be even better than we were last night."
Tonight's game at the Skydome is being dedicated in memory of Dayle Keen who so sadly passed away last year.
Keeno, who was Assistant Coach at Coventry and GB U20s, was one of the most popular characters in the game in the UK and always had time for a chat and a smile.
Stewart said: "Keeno wasn't just an Assistant Coach, he was like a brother to me and one of my best friends.
"It was a classy move by the Blaze to bring it forward a week which allows me to be part of it. I will be forever grateful for that.
"There are so many people, friends, family and Blaze people that loved him and he was just a special person."
Team News in association with Evolve Injury Clinic
​Panthers will be without netminder Ryan Bednard who remains out of action because of injury.
Defenceman Cooper Zech also misses the game but he edges closer to full fitness.
Shirt Off His Back: Jordan Kelsall and Danny Stewart
Profits from tonight's Shirt Off His Back will be donated to the charity of choice of the family of Dayle Keen.
The #14 game-worn jersey of Jordan Kelsall's is on offer along with a specially-designed #39 Danny Stewart shirt.
Keen was Assistant Coach under Stewart at the Blaze and the pair were close friends.
Tickets for the online raffle cost just £1 each and can be purchased by clicking here.
Watch the game with the #PanthersNation in the Panthers Fanzone
You can follow 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 beer, wine or soft drink.
This is always a fantastic atmosphere as the #PanthersNation join together to watch the webcast.
Click here for more details and to make your booking.
Follow the action from home
You can also watch the action from the Skydome tonight from the comfort of your own sofa.