Sat 19 Oct 2024 - 06:00AM
SATURDAY PREVIEW: PANTHERS HOST DUNDEE STARS
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It's part one of a weekend home double-header as Nottingham Panthers host Dundee Stars this evening (Saturday) at 7pm.
The Panthers go into the game on the back of last week's thrilling 3-2 success over Cardiff Devils in the Challenge Cup.
Another large crowd is expected with the arena already over two-thirds full for the visit of the Stars.
You can pay in-person at the Box Office ahead of face-off, or secure your seats online now by clicking here.
Panthers Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "Dundee have some quality players and they do a good job of getting in behind you.
"We certainly have to be all on the same page and playing the right way against them.
"We have to be physical also. Any time you play a side with speed and skill like they do, you have to bump them all night long."
Weekend Bundle tickets available
Tonight's game is quickly followed by the visit of Belfast Giants to the Motorpoint Arena tomorrow (Sunday) at 4pm and you can purchase tickets for that game by clicking here.
Weekend Bundle tickets are available which offer discounted prices where buying both games at the same time.
Click here to purchase Weekend Bundle tickets.
Team News in association with Evolve Injury Clinic
Panthers expect to have a full roster of 20 players for tonight's game with Dundee.
Defenceman Cooper Zech remains out of the line-up as he continues his recovery from a lower body injury.
Cooper the guest on pre-game show
Cooper is the main feature interview on the Panthers Pre-Game Show in Saltbox from 5pm.
Sam Hurst is your host as we build-up to all the action. There's also the pre-game podcast chat and the Face-Off competition where you can win Panthers prizes.
Click here for more details about both pre-game shows this weekend.
Around the Rink
- October's Charity of the Month, DMRC, are in the foyer so make sure you pop along and find out more about the great work they do.
Panthers Vault now a massive £2,900 or gamble for the Mystery Box
The Panthers Vault - in association with Interseal Fire Protection - is now a breathtaking £2,900. 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. New from this season there's a twist. Dare you give up the chance to go for the money to open the Mystery Box? What's inside? Nobody knows!
Chuck-a-Puck
It's fun for all the family and Chuck-a-Puck - sponsored by Motorpoint - is back for another season. 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.
This season there's a bonus prize! There will be a remote control car driving 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: Hugo Roy
Tonight's Shirt Off His Back is forward Hugo Roy who is in his second season with the Panthers.
Tickets cost just £1 each and the winner will go rinkside and receive Hugo's shirt off his back at the end of the game.
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
Once again we're giving away 10 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 Panthers Kiosk in the foyer to exchange it for a voucher code to claim your pizza.
Take home a bunch of beautiful flowers with Flowervision
​Fancy taking home a beautiful bunch of flowers?
Our flower giveaway takes place in the second-period intermission thanks to Flowervision.
Dance Cam in association with 2Fawcett
​Here's your chance to get on the jumbotron by displaying your best moves. Look out for the Dance Cam - in association with 2Fawcett - in the third-period powerbreak and show us your moves!
Paul Adey co-commentator on live stream
If you can't get to the game, we've got you covered with the game live on Panthers TV.
Jono Bullard is joined by Panthers legend Paul Adey for all the action. Click here to buy the webcast.