Thu 22 Dec 2022 - 1:05PM

RICCI EXCELS ON DEFENCE AND JOINS THE BROTHERHOOD

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The Nottingham Panthers forward-turned-defenceman Fab Ricci chats to Panthers TV - in association with Jeremias Chimney Systems - ahead of the exciting festive period.

Panthers host Glasgow Clan tomorrow at the Motorpoint Arena in the Viaplay Elite League (7:30pm), before back-to-back matches with Sheffield Steelers and Coventry Blaze.

Ricci, who has made the smooth transition to a defenceman with Panthers missing Duggie Lagrone, Craig Moore and Archie Hazeldine in recent weeks, reveals the change of role means he's joined a special club.

"At the end of the day, I will do anything to help the team be successful and it feels like we're rolling now," said Ricci. "I feel comfortable after a few games and I am looking to improve.

"As Rick (Strachan) said, I am joining the brotherhood on defence and I have definitely been welcomed into the brotherhood.

"It's funny when I have to bounce between forward and defence during a game it's like I have to cross a hard border, so I might have to bring my passport.

"It's all good and we're having fun. We're doing well collectively as a team and I will do anything I can to be a part of that either on the back end or front end."

Click below to watch Ricci's interview on Panthers TV in association with Jeremias Chimney Systems.

Panthers festive schedule
Friday 23rd December - Nottingham Panthers v Glasgow Clan (7:30pm) - buy tickets here
Monday 26th December - Sheffield Steelers v Nottingham Panthers (4pm) - buy tickets here
Tuesday 27th December - Nottingham Panthers v Sheffield Steelers (4pm) - buy tickets here
Saturday 31st December - Nottingham Panthers v Coventry Blaze (4pm) - buy tickets here
Monday 2nd January - Coventry Blaze v Nottingham Panthers (5:30pm) - buy tickets here