Manchester Storm and Planet Ice Altrincham are thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration to enhance the matchnight experience at the Storm Shelter ahead of the 2025–26 season.

From the preseason game vs Nottingham Panthers on Saturday, 30 August (7 pm faceoff), fans can look forward to:

• Mobile refreshment crews: Two dedicated staff will roam the stands with backpacks, selling chilled cans of drinks for greater convenience.

• Skate Hire bottlebar: The skate hire area will double as a popup bottle bar to alleviate queue pressure.

• Upgraded café equipment: Planet Ice has invested in ovens and new equipment to boost service speed and efficiency.

• Fresh, extended menu: A new, varied food menu is designed to appeal to more tastes and dietary preferences.

• Digital ordering screens: Modern displays will showcase menus clearly and streamline ordering processes.

• Additional vending machines: Strategically placed machines will be added offer snacks and drinks to reduce wait times.

• Monthly promotions: Look out for special offers and themed deals running throughout the season.

Left to right: Brianna Morrison (Food & Beverage Manager, Altrincham), Jamie Tildesley (Group Food & Beverage Manager), Mark Noakes (Director of Operations)

Jamie Tildesley, Group Food & Beverage Manager for Planet Ice says ‘We’re really proud to be working in partnership with Manchester Storm to enhance the overall customer experience on game nights at Planet Ice. Driven by our shared passion for hospitality, we’re focused on improving food and drink options, streamlining service with digital menu screens and mobile vendors, and reducing queues to create a more enjoyable, stress-free environment for fans. This collaboration between Planet Ice and Manchester Storm shows what can be achieved when two teams unite with a common goal of raising the standard and delivering a better experience for everyone in the arena. We’ll always continue to develop and improve what we’re doing by actively listening to fan feedback and using it to guide future changes we look forward to welcoming you back to the home of Manchester Storm and Planet Ice’

Mark Noakes, Director of Operations at Manchester Storm, added: “Our fans are the lifeblood of the Club … we continue to strive to provide the best match night experience for our fans andby working closely with Jamie and his hard working team at Altrincham we’re delighted to bring these improvements to you. We look forward to the new season and our fans packing the Shelter again.”

Get ready for the preseason opener on Saturday 30 August vs Nottingham Panthers, 7 pm faceoff. Tickets are available now RIGHT HERE! Let’s make the Storm Shelter louder, livelier, and even more fan-friendly in 2025/26!