Match Preview | Storm look for quick revenge in Panthers rematch!

ELITE SERIES: Our next Elite Series action is a “home” match against the Nottingham Panthers at the Motorpoint Arena on Wednesday 21st April. Face-off is at 7pm and you can buy the webcast at www.eliteleague.tv

Fans who have purchased the 6, 12, or 24 game packages will all have this match included within their bundle.

We’re looking for swift revenge after our third-period comeback against the Panthers on Monday night fell just short.

Jacob Lundell Noer opened the Storm’s account on a 5-on-3 powerplay late in the second period, but an early Panthers tally in the final period left them ahead 4-1. Goals from Cam Critchlow and Scott Simmonds reduced the three-goal deficit to just one, but the Panthers clung on for a 4-3 victory.

Only three points separate all four teams with three matches remaining each. Storm and Panthers are tied on 9 points but a win for either side will take them into second place above the Coventry Blaze on 10 points. Blaze lost 5-3 on Tuesday to the Sheffield Steelers who hold a narrow lead with 6 wins and 12 points.

Ones to watch

Kevin Domingue and Christophe Boivin lead the Panthers side in goals scored with six apiece; Domingue had two goals and the game winner on Monday night. Ben Bowns is expected to start in goal after fellow GB netminder Jackson Whistle played the full 60 minutes last time out.

For Storm, Scott Simmonds continued his hot streak with a goal and assist in Monday’s game to give him 13 points (5+8) in just nine games – good for joint third overall. Cam Critchlow scored his first goal of the Elite Series on Monday to add to his five assists.

KIT SPONSORSHIP 

From skates, to sticks, you can sponsor a players kit for the remainder of the #2021EliteSeries! Take a look at what’s still available here.

MERCHANDISE 

Check out the latest Storm Elite Series merchandise via Storm Sports. There is plenty to choose from, from bottle openers and pucks, to clothing and glasses.

Retro range by Cross Check Clothing

EIHL RAFFLE 

Enter the special 50/50 raffle to win an EIHL jackpot for just £1 a ticket! This raffle runs for 33 days in total and will be the BIGGEST cash giveaway of the series. Your last chance will be 3rd May.

GAME WORN JERSEY RAFFLE & DAILY 50/50

Enter our game day raffle for just £1 per ticket for a chance to win one of our amazing retro themed Manchester Storm jerseys from the #2021EliteSeries. Tickets can be found HERE! Alongside the Elite Leagues jackpot 50/50 raffle, there is also the opportunity to win a cash prize during our daily 50/50 raffle! Over £10,000 has been shared between the winners so far! Tickets can be purchased HERE!

ELITE SERIES: Our next Elite Series action is a “home” match against the Nottingham Panthers at the Motorpoint Arena on Wednesday 21st April. Face-off is at 7pm and you can buy the webcast at www.eliteleague.tv