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Manchester Storm are excited to confirm that forward J.D. Dudek will return for a second season ahead of the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League campaign. Dudek almost immediately established himself as an important part of Cameron Critchlow’s forward group through his work ethic and willingness to battle for the puck all over the ice. A versatile forward…

Manchester Storm forward Loren Ulett says his love for the game had waned when he first came to the UK, but now he can’t get enough of it. The 31-year-old is back for a fourth season as the club gets ready to embark on a new era and he’s as excited as he’s ever back…

Manchester Storm are delighted to confirm that defenceman Dennis Busby will return to the club for the 2026/27 Motorpoint Elite League season, following an outstanding debut campaign in Storm colours. Busby made an immediate impact in his first season with the Storm, quickly establishing himself as one of the club’s most dependable players. The defenceman became…

Manchester Storm forward Tim McGauley has revealed how a walk in the park changed his life.   The Canadian forward, who will be 32 on Thursday 23rd, was set to quit ice hockey after a frustrating time in his career.   But he spoke of how that walk opened his eyes to other possibilities in…

Manchester Storm are delighted to welcome Hotel Indigo Manchester – Victoria Station as the club’s Official Hotel Partner for the 2026/27 season.   The new partnership brings together one of Manchester’s premier sporting organisations with one of the city’s leading boutique hotels, providing first-class accommodation for visiting teams, officials, club guests, commercial partners and travelling…

This Partnership will support club’s ambition to deliver a bigger gameday experience as Manchester Storm enters an exciting new era.   Manchester Storm are pleased to announce a partnership with National Merchandise to design and deliver our official merchandise range ahead of the club’s landmark return to the AO Arena for the 2026/27 season.   The…

Manchester Storm are pleased to announce the players who will form the club’s Development Player Programme for the 2026/27 season, as the organisation continues its commitment to developing British talent.   The programme provides ambitious young players with a structured pathway into professional hockey through long-term development plans, regular exposure to the Motorpoint Elite Ice…

New Manchester Storm defenceman Drydn Dow says the move from Dundee Stars made perfect sense to him after making the switch from the Scottish side.   The 33-year-old was announced in May as leaving the Stars after seven seasons to begin a new chapter of his career in Manchester.   And he gave an insight…

New Manchester Storm forward Kyle Maksimovich admits a trip to Nottingham last season gave him the taste for the Elite League.   The 28-year-old was part of the Herning Blue Fox team from Denmark, who competed in the IIHF Continental Cup Final group at the Motorpoint Arena, where his team won the bronze medal.  …

Motorpoint has signed a five-season deal to be the principal commercial partner of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Now known as the Motorpoint Elite League , the partnership will last until 2031 and is the first time the leading nearly new and used car retailer has held the naming rights for a professional sports league….

Manchester Storm are delighted to confirm the return of defenceman Chase Harrison for the 2026-27 EIHL season, marking his fifth consecutive campaign with the club.   Since arriving in Manchester ahead of the 2022–23 season, the Canadian blue-liner has established himself as a cornerstone of the Storm’s defence and leadership group.   Harrison has consistently…

Manchester Storm head coach Cameron Critchlow says the fans should be excited about what’s to come in terms of signing news over the new few weeks.   Storm’s boss is the first guest on the brand new official Manchester Storm podcast, StormCast, where he spoke of how his recruitment is going among many topics.  …