Manchester Storm v Nottingham Panthers

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Sunday 4 Apr 2027

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18:00 Local Time

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Manchester Arena • 

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Manchester Storm are a professional ice hockey team based in Greater Manchester, Elite Ice Hockey League2, competing in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL), the United Kingdom’s top-level league. The modern club was established in 2015 and began in the English Premier Ice Hockey League, where it won the league title in its first season. The team joined the EIHL in 2017 and plays its home games at Planet Ice Altrincham, an indoor arena in Altrincham, Trafford. Storm also compete in EIHL cup and playoff competitions, facing teams from across the UK. The club shares its name and history with the original Manchester Storm, founded in 1995, which became one of British hockey’s most successful teams during the late 1990s. That side won the British Ice Hockey Superleague championship in 1998–99 and lifted major trophies including the Challenge Cup and Benson & Hedges Cup. Former players associated with the original Storm include British forward Tony Hand and Canadian forward Mike Morin. Today, Manchester Storm continue to build their profile through competitive league play, community programmes and home fixtures at Planet Ice Altrincham, attracting supporters from across the North West.

The Nottingham Panthers are one of Britain’s best-known ice hockey clubs, founded in 1939 and based in Nottingham, Elite Ice Hockey League2. They compete in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL), the country’s top professional league, and also contest the EIHL Challenge Cup and postseason playoffs. The team plays its home games at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, a major city-centre venue that opened in 2000 and hosts a large crowd for hockey fixtures. The Elite Ice Hockey League1 have earned honours in domestic and European competition, including EIHL league championships and Challenge Cup titles. In 2017, they made history by winning the IIHF Continental Cup, becoming the first British club to claim the European tournament. The club has also produced and attracted notable players, including long-serving British forward Robert Lachowicz, while Canadian Corey Neilson is remembered for his impact as both a player and coach. Known for passionate supporters and a strong local identity, Nottingham Panthers remain a prominent name in British ice hockey, with a record of major trophies, high-profile competitions and memorable nights at the arena. Fans can follow the club’s season through league games, cup fixtures and playoff action.