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Storm Secure Return of Fan Favourite Joe Nardi

Manchester Storm are delighted to announce the return of Canadian forward Joseph Nardi for the 2026–27 EIHL season following an impressive debut year in Manchester. The 29-year-old forward quickly became a fan favourite during the 2025–26 campaign, bringing flair and creativity to the match night line-up. A mid-season injury stalled personal progress a little; however,…

Manchester Storm Confirm 2026/27 Gameday Ticket Prices

Following the incredible response to our 2026/27 Season Ticket launch, Manchester Storm can now confirm individual gameday ticket prices for the upcoming season at the AO Arena will remain frozen across our standard blocks*.    After announcing Season Ticket packages that offer huge savings for supporters, the club has worked tirelessly to ensure gameday pricing…

Manchester Storm Land High-Scoring Forward Kyle Maksimovich After Title-Winning Season in Denmark

Manchester Storm are delighted to announce the signing of Canadian forward Kyle Maksimovich, most recently of Herning Blue Fox (Denmark). The 28-year-old arrives in Manchester following an extensive professional career across North America and Europe, bringing proven offensive production, leadership and high-level experience to the Storm lineup. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Maksimovich enjoyed an outstanding junior career in…

Manchester Storm Announce Christophe Duchamp as Official Timing Partner for 2026/27 Season

Manchester Storm are delighted to announce Christophe Duchamp as the club’s Official Timing Partner for all official game announcements throughout the 2026/27 season. The Swiss-origin luxury watch brand are dedicated to producing timepieces that embody uncompromising accuracy, unrivalled style and timeless elegance, and will partner with the Storm as the club enters an exciting new…

Storm Sign Experienced Forward Tim McGauley For 26/27

Manchester Storm are thrilled to confirm the signing of forward Tim McGauley ahead of the 2026/27 season, most recently of Eispiraten Crimmitschau in Germany’s DEL2. Originally from Wilcox, the 30-year-old enjoyed a standout junior career in the WHL, where he was named an Eastern Conference First Team All-Star following a prolific season with the Brandon Wheat Kings…

RECORD-BREAKING DEMAND AS STORM CLOSE IN ON 1,000 SEASON TICKETS

Manchester Storm supporters have responded in incredible fashion to the launch of 2026/27 Season Tickets, with the club recording its highest-ever Season Ticket sales within the first week of release and the highest in the club’s modern history.   Following the announcement of Storm’s historic return to the AO Arena, excitement around the club has…

Emma Finnerty: Our vision is to be the biggest club in Europe

16 May 2026  | By: Christoffer Jönsson | Smålands Posten 🇸🇪 Full Article available here: https://www.smp.se/sport/emma-fran-hjortsberga-ager-en-hockeyklubb-i-england/ Emma Finnerty from Hjortsberga, outside Alvesta, had little interest in hockey just a few years ago. Now she and her husband own an entire ice hockey club in the United Kingdom. “If you had told me that ten or…

Former Head Coach Matt Ginn sees big things in Storm future after arena move

Former Manchester Storm head coach Matt Ginn reckons the future is bright for the club as they make the move to the AO Arena. A brand new era is about to begin with the organisation and Ginn, who played for and coached Storm between 2018 and 2024, is as pleased as anyone over the move….

British Forward Rais Francis Commits to Another Two Years with the Storm

Manchester Storm are delighted to confirm the return of British forward Rais Francis for the next two seasons. Francis made a strong impression both on and off the ice, with his imposing frame (6ft 6in) and engaging personality quickly making him a fan favourite. His physical, high-energy playing style brought consistent intensity to the match night line-up, alongside…

MANCHESTER STORM LAUNCH OWN & LOAN PACKAGES FOR THE 2026/27 SEASON!

Manchester Storm are thrilled to launch our hugely popular Own & Loan packages for the 2026/27 season! The 2026/27 campaign promises to be one of the most exciting in club history. With our return to the AO Arena, the stage is bigger than ever, making this the perfect time to become part of the journey….

Manchester Storm and Deeside Dragons Strengthen Player Development Partnership

Manchester Storm and the Deeside Dragons are proud to announce a strengthened partnership between the two clubs, creating an exciting new chapter for player development and British ice hockey. The collaboration further strengthens the relationship between one of the UK’s most promising Elite Ice Hockey League organisations and one of North Wales’ most passionate and…

Manchester Storm Make Statement Signing with Three-Time All-Star Drydn Dow

Manchester Storm are thrilled to announce the signing of veteran blueliner and three-time All-Star Drydn Dow, most recently with the Dundee Stars. The 33-year-old import defenseman has been a prominent figure with the Dundee Stars, where he spent all seven of his Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) seasons. In 369 league appearances for the Stars, Dow amassed an…