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Storm Edge Steelers in Shootout Thriller to Claim Vital Extra Point

After last week’s dramatic win over the title contending Giants, Storm were looking to chase down the Sheffield Steelers who sit one place above in fourth spot. Another sellout crowd awaited Critchlow’s ambitious squad on Saturday night at the Shelter. The opening exchanges of the game were evenly contested with the Storm having perhaps a…

STORM FORECAST – Storm vs Sheffield Steelers | The Ultimate Storm Preview

January ends as it began with a visit from Sheffield Steelers and probably quite the way to kick off what will be another drama-filled weekend of Elite League action. The teams only played each other last week so memories will be fresh from the encounter in the Utilita Arena, but it’s another fresh chance to…

Busby reveals secret to Storm success

Manchester Storm defenceman Dennis Busby has told of the togetherness of the team and how it’s helping them pick up some great character wins. They showed it again in Sunday’s 3-2 overtime win over Belfast Giants and hasn’t been the first time Manchester have dug deep to pick up points. And Busby says buying in…

Coach Critch keen to make Steelers struggle at the Shelter

Manchester Storm head coach Cameron Critchlow has paid tribute to the fans for the role they’ve played in the team’s excellent home form – now he wants to make it difficult for the Sheffield Steelers on Saturday.   Loren Ulett’s overtime winner over Belfast Giants on Sunday made it six wins out of seven at…

WEEK AHEAD | The return of the Steelers

We’re only just getting our breath back from the weekend that was as the season moves towards February at alarming pace. With the fight for the play-offs still very much on, every point is at its premium and two more tests await Cameron Critchlow’s team as we get ready to change calendars again. Check out…

Ulett’s Overtime Winner Sinks Giants as Storm End Belfast Streak

The Belfast Giants arrived in Manchester in top form having won their last seven league games. Storm were looking to bounce back after a tough loss in Sheffield last night. An end to end opening ten minutes saw chances for both sides but strong goal tending killed any early markers. Caines would come close on…

STORM FORECAST – Storm vs Belfast Giants | The Ultimate Storm Preview

We’re finally here for one of the special nights in the Elite League calendar and we’re not kidding on when we say we’ve been counting the days down for this game. It is, of course, Pride Night in the Storm Shelter and one the fans really support as we not only support the guys on…

Critchlow continues to be impressed by Storm

Manchester Storm coach Cameron Critchlow says his team have impressed for a while, but keeping professional is the key to not getting too excited. Storm took another three points from the weekend to put them five points clear of Guildford Flames in fifth place, with an opportunity to close the four-point gap on Saturday’s opponents,…

Hat-trick Hinam still revelling in treble glow

Manchester Storm forward Tyler Hinam has urged the fans to bring the energy against Belfast Giants in Sunday’s Pride game as he reflected on a first hat-trick last week. The 26-year-old notched a first period treble last Friday as Manchester sealed a 5-1 home win over Glasgow Clan. And Hinam especially enjoyed achieving it in…

WEEK AHEAD – Pride, Passion & Points

The next weekend of Elite League action sees a special night coming your way as we look ahead to our Pride game this Sunday, as we celebrate the message that hockey is, indeed, for everyone. Before that, it’s off to another tricky venue as four more points are up for grabs in what will be…

Storm Welcome Academy Graduate Connor Lee Back to Manchester

Manchester Storm are delighted to announce the return of Connor Lee, the very first professionally contracted player to emerge from the Manchester Storm Academy. He rejoins the team from the Spruce Grove Saints (BCHL). Now 18 years old, Lee has spent the last two seasons honing his skills in the competitive BCHL with the Penticton…

Hinam Hat Trick Powers Storm to Dominant 5–1 Home-Ice Victory Over Clan

Another impressive home-ice performance from the Storm saw them defeat Glasgow Clan 5–1, further extending their cushion over the chasing pack below. The Storm made a near-perfect start as a well-timed tip from Hinam redirected Busby’s initial slapshot into the top corner on the first real attack of the game. A second Storm marker quickly…