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THE 2026/27 SEASON SEES LANDMARK MOMENT FOR UK ICE HOCKEY AND A HOMECOMING FOR THE MANCHESTER TEAM   Manchester, UK – Manchester Storm is set to make a historic return to the AO Arena for the 2026/27 season, marking a powerful homecoming that reconnects the club with its roots and marks a new era for ice hockey in the city.   …

Manchester Storm are thrilled to confirm the contract extension of Head Coach Cameron Critchlow ahead of the 2026–27 EIHL campaign. In his first year behind the bench, Critchlow led the team to a 26–19–9 league record, securing 6th place in the standings. Furthermore, the rookie Head Coach guided the franchise to its first Play-Off weekend…

After an unforgettable season filled with huge moments, standout performances, and incredible support from the stands, the fans of the Manchester Storm have had their say. Following fan voting, we are proud to announce the winners of the club’s 2025/26 End of Season Award winners – celebrating the players who made this campaign truly special, both…

The long wait for a spot at the play-off finals weekend is over as the Storm take on the Sheffield Steelers in the semi final of what promises to be a blockbuster encounter. With 3 wins over the Yorkshire outfit this season Critchlow’s squad will be full of confidence and ready to put on a…

It’s the weekend we’ve all been waiting for and it’s finally here as Manchester Storm get ready to take part in the Elite League play-off finals weekend. Fans from all over the country have converged on Nottingham for this festive of hockey which brings the curtain down on a memorable 2025/26 campaign. And we’re pleased…

Manchester Storm assistant coach Mike Morin has lived and breathed the club for almost 30 years so it’s no surprise that he was proud to see them claim a spot in the Elite League play-offs for the first time. Not many people will have enjoyed the highs or endured the lows since the club was…

Manchester Storm hero Brady Gilmour has revealed how he planned to outsmart Panthers netminder Kevin Carr which led to the team finally making the play-off finals weekend. It was drama at its finest as the quarter final tie went the distance, needing a shootout to determine who would be back at the Motorpoint Arena this…

Manchester Storm defenceman Zach Sullivan says he and the team intend to leave everything out on the ice in Saturday’s play-off semi-final against Sheffield Steelers. Excitement is building ahead of Storm’s debut appearance in the Elite League finals weekend, where Cam Critchlow’s men are two games away from a potential trophy. And Sullivan is in…

Manchester Storm head coach Cameron Critchlow says he won’t need to motivate the players for this weekend’s play-off weekend. After Sunday’s dramatic penalty shots win over Nottingham Panthers, all attention is now on the final four weekend – Storm’s first appearance in the Elite League’s showpiece event. And he’s not fazed by upcoming semi-final opponents,…

We did it! For the first time in our Elite League history, Manchester Storm will take their place in the final four weekend, so we’re pleased to bring you one more of these to close out the season. There may be not a lot of time to let those fingernails grow before we’re back in…

A packed Storm Shelter witnessed its final home game of the year as Manchester took a hard-fought 2–1 first-leg victory over Nottingham Panthers. The hosts were clearly spurred on by the palpable energy inside the building, and the first big scoring chance fell to Hinam in the slot, who was denied by Carr in the…

The regular season is in the books and now it’s all about the play-offs as Nottingham Panthers are back in the Storm Shelter for the final home game of 2025/26. This is what it’s all about with a place in next week’s finals weekend at stake and history could beckon for Manchester Storm. There are…