After so many months and 51 games, it all comes down to this.  We’re at the final weekend of the regular season and what a journey it’s been.

While the play-offs were booked a few weeks ag., it’s all about the final placings with the post season coming up next week.

So let’s take a look what’s to come as the regular season draws to a close.

 

Wednesday 1st April

Nottingham Panthers vs Manchester Storm (Motorpoint Arena, Face off 7:00pm)

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A three-game week begins with a road trip – the first of two this week – as Manchester Storm make their way to Nottingham Panthers for a midweek date.

With the league title now back in Belfast, the Panthers are out for a strong finish as they start to look ahead to defending their play-off crown.

The Motorpoint Arena hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for Storm in recent visits, but that run has to end sometime.  Why not on Wednesday?

DID YOU KNOW?

Manchester Storm have won more games in overtime and penalty losses this season than any other season since joining the Elite League, with 10 wins beyond regulation time, two more than in 2023/24.

 

Saturday 4th April

Manchester Storm vs Nottingham Panthers (The Storm Shelter, Face off 7:00pm)

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For the final time at home in the regular season, the Storm Shelter will be packed as Storm play host to Panthers for their second meeting in three days.

There could be hangovers from Wednesday’s game in Nottingham which could add a little edge to proceedings, but we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Tickets for this one are very, very limited so if you can get them, make sure you do as the curtain comes down on the regular season in Manchester.

DID YOU KNOW?

Last year was the first time Manchester Storm won their final game at home in the regular season.  The 3-1 win over Guildford Flames was their ninth attempt to sign off with victory.

 

Sunday 5th March

Guildford Flames vs Manchester Storm (The Spectrum, Face off 6:00pm)

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It seems like in the blink of an eye, we’ll soon be at game 54.  The last one.  The final showdown and what a game it could be as Storm end with a trip to Guildford Flames before the play-offs.

After two meetings the last two weekends, the trilogy stands at 1-1 and while Flames leapt into fifth place three days ago, a lot could happen before these two come together again for the last time.

It’s going to be quite the night at the Spectrum in the final push and not surprisingly, Guildford have stated it’s going to be a sell-out.  If you can get your tickets and head to Surrey to back the team, do so as soon as you can.

DID YOU KNOW?

Because of the 6pm face off time, this will be the final fixture of the regular season that should be completed in the Elite League calendar.

 

By: Craig Anderson