The Nottingham Lions got their 2024/25 NIHL1 campaign underway with a battle against main league rivals, the Sheffield Scimitars, at the National Ice Centre on Sunday night. The Lions entered the game with winning the past 3 match ups against Sheffield, however in last season’s opener between these two it went the way of the…
Over the past month, the Nottingham Panthers have been extremely busy with signings for the 2024/25 season, securing eight new additions. Today, I will break down these signings and discuss some of the players who have confirmed their departures from the Panthers. Let’s start with the departures. Joe Hazeldine was the first to leave, having…
Last Tuesday, The Nottingham Panthers announced that Danny Stewart would be the new Panthers head coach for the 2024/25 season. I will get on to the appointment later but first I need to catch you all up on the events since the Panthers Awards night. Firstly, we have to say bon voyage to Jonathan…
After Team Great Britain’s thrilling shootout win against Poland, I had the chance to speak with Nottingham Panthers forward Logan Neilson. Neilson has had an incredibly successful first professional season, earning him an international call-up and an award for the best under 23 British player. I spoke to Logan about the season, Team GB’s progress,…
Team GB beat Poland at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena on Saturday as Joe Maciag was there for Nottingham Sport. The two teams ending the three periods and overtime locked at one each with a shoot out win as Cam Critchlow scored the decisive goal for a 2-1 win. Period 1 – Bowns’ Brilliance The first period…
Now that the EIHL season has wrapped up, we can turn our attention to the upcoming GB games. As an ice hockey fan in the UK, the GB games are always a great spectacle, and the growth of the national team over recent years has been staggering. I have fond memories of attending the World…
Despite getting the win they needed on Sunday, the results didn’t go the way of the Panthers, and unfortunately, they would finish this EIHL season in 9th place and miss out on playoffs. Although it wasn’t to be for the Panthers, I think I speak for every fan when I say how incredibly proud I…
After a huge 4-2 victory against the Storm on Saturday night, the last day of the EIHL would be a barnburner regardless, with 4 teams still looking to book their place in the playoffs. For the Panthers, it was simple: they needed to win and have 2 of Clan, Dundee, or Coventry lose their games….
After Saturday night’s dominant 4-1 win over the Coventry Blaze, I spoke to goal scorer and GB forward Ollie Betteridge to get his thoughts on that game and the playoff push. Q: Thoughts on the game? “I thought we battled really hard as a group. We know every game going into the end of the…
On Saturday, I was fortunate enough to speak to Nottingham Lions Captain Luke Clouting-Thomas after the playoff first leg defeat against Billingham. We spoke about the game which Nottingham lost 5-0, looked forward to the following days second leg fixture (which Nottingham unfortunately lost 5-1 for a 10-1 aggregate loss), and looked back on his…
Nottingham Panthers 4-1 Coventry Blaze (Elite League) 30.03.24 In a pivotal game with playoff implications, the 10th-placed Nottingham Panthers clashed with the 6th-ranked Coventry Blaze. With only four points and four places separating the two teams, the significance of securing two points tonight was paramount for both sides. The anticipation was palpable, with fans on…
Nottingham Lions 0-5 Billingham Stars (Playoff Quarter Final 1st Leg) 30.03.24 Playoff hockey is back in Nottingham as the Nottingham Lions clashed with the Billingham Stars in a highly anticipated quarter-final first leg encounter. Despite facing a short-benched lineup, the Lions aimed to thwart the visiting Stars. Period 1 – A Slow Start for the…
Nottingham Panthers 2-4 Sheffield Steelers (Elite League) 23.03.24 The clash between the Nottingham Panthers and the Sheffield Steelers lived up to its reputation as an eagerly anticipated fixture in the hockey calendar. With Sheffield having recently missed the chance to secure the league title against the Devils, losing 4-0, they entered this encounter seeking redemption….
Nottingham Panthers 1-3 Fife Flyers (Elite League) 12.03.24 The matchup between the Nottingham Panthers and the Fife Flyers held significant importance for both teams, each vying for a late-season surge towards playoff contention. With the Panthers having played 44 games and accrued 39 points, and the Flyers having participated in 46 games with 41 points,…
Nottingham Panthers dominated Guildford Flames with a 6-1 victory, and Anthony Luciani played a significant role, scoring two goals in a game where he logged an impressive 21:10 minutes of ice time. I had the opportunity to catch up with him after the game. Q: Anthony, how would you sum up that performance? Luciani: ‘I…
Nottingham Panthers 6-1 Guildford Flames (Elite League) 06.03.24 The Nottingham Panthers sought redemption after last weekend’s defeats, particularly a 4-1 loss against the Guildford Flames. Eager to capitalize on their recent strong home form, the Panthers faced the Flames at the Motorpoint Arena. Positive news on the injury front included the return of Tyler Welsh,…
Nottingham Panthers 2-4 Cardiff Devils (Elite League) 02.03.24 The clash between the Nottingham Panthers and the Cardiff Devils promised to be another intense showdown. With a slightly reduced injury list, the Panthers aimed to face the Devils, who had their sights set on breaking the Motorpoint curse. Rok Stojanovic started in the net for the…
February proved to be a stellar month for the Nottingham Panthers, showcasing their prowess with six wins, three losses, and one overtime loss. Collecting 13 points from ten games, over this period the Panthers have the third spot in the EIHL, trailing only Cardiff and Sheffield. Among their achievements is a remarkable five-game home win streak….
Nottingham Panthers 5-1 Belfast Giants (Elite League) 25.02.24 In a redemption game following a tough defeat against the Glasgow Clan, the Nottingham Panthers delivered a commanding performance against the Belfast Giants, securing a resounding 5-1 victory. Despite injuries and lineup adjustments, as Tetlow returned but Michaud missed out, the Panthers showcased clinical offense and shutdown…
Nottingham Panthers 5-4 Cardiff Devils (Elite League) 21.02.24 The Nottingham Panthers clashed with the formidable Cardiff Devils in a highly anticipated matchup, promising a spectacle for fans. Both teams entered the game with momentum, but the Devils had the additional pressure of not securing a win at the Motorpoint Arena for 675 days. Rok Stojanovic…
