All eyes are on what’s to come this weekend as Manchester Storm get ready to joust with Guildford Flames not once, but twice in the search for Challenge Cup points.

Paul Dixon’s side will make the trip from Surrey for a Friday night clash in the first of the double header at The Storm Shelter (Face off 7:30pm).

Then both teams hit the road for Saturday’s rematch at The Spectrum to round up the weekend, one of whom could be the happier of the two,

Information on the first game on Friday to come, but if you wish to purchase the Flames TV webcast to watch on Saturday, you’ll find the link here.

 

COACH’S COMMENTS

Storm coach Cameron Critchlow wants to make life tough for Guildford Flames when the teams get together for this weekend’s double header.

Manchester go into the weekend on the back of two consecutive four-point weekends and face the Flames, keen to get that run going.

And Critchlow is enjoying the positive vibe around the Storm locker room as he and his team contemplate another testing weekend.

“⁠The guys are feeling confident as they should be,” he said. “The energy is high and the group is a pleasure to be around. We need to continue this feeling moving forward.

“The biggest takeaways I got from the weekend is we have a resilient team.  Being down 3-0 (against Dundee) is not an easy hole to climb out of, but we managed to find a way.

“⁠⁠Guildford are next and have a very skilled and fast team.  We want to make it as difficult as possible for them over the weekend.”

 

 

TICKETS/WEBCAST

Tickets are still available for the clash so there’s still time to buy yours at the time of posting.

You can buy yours online at this website or alternatively they can also be purchased by calling 0161 926 8782 or in person at the Planet Ice Altrincham Box Office.

For disability, carer or wheelchair seating, please contact our box office by email altrincham@planet-ice.co.uk or by telephone on 0161 926 8782.

If you can’t make it, not to worry.  You can cheer on the Storm wherever you are with our game night webcast, available to purchase on Manchester Storm TV as we take you through the action.

Tune in and be part of another big night of hockey in Manchester!

 

PLAYER TO WATCH

Cole Ully (Guildford Flames) – In his third year in the Elite League, albeit with a third different club, Cole Ully’s prowess around the offensive zone is well known.

The 30-year-old has enjoyed a terrific start to the season, with 13 points (six points and seven assists) from his ten outings in both competitions so far.  Add to that, he’s on a streak of ten points in his last five games, it’s a man on form and someone Storm’s D-core will have to watch carefully.

 

PREVIOUS MEETING

Let’s take you back just over six months ago to the end of the 2024/25 season when Guildford Flames last visited The Storm Shelter in the final home game of the campaign.

Were you here for this one?

https://youtu.be/pOhVQOmhSnc?si=GvkqBzfbtzck8cOv

 

MATCH NIGHT COMPS

 

50/50 DRAW

Why not leave the Storm Shelter as a winner through one of our competitions, taking place throughout the night?

We have our 50/50 draw, where you could go home a little richer.  Tickets are only £1 a go so keep an eye out for our match night sellers, or head to the Storm Support desk located under Block 112.

 

SHIRT OFF THE BACK

Fancy taking home a souvenir of your visit?  What better prize than one of our player’s jerseys to keep and a chance for a photo opportunity with them as you collect your prize post game.  That’s exactly what you can do here.

Tickets are £1 a go so look out for our match night sellers, or head to the Storm Support desk located under Block 112.

Tonight’s jersey is a Challenge Cup home jersey belonging to #19 Brady Gilmour so make sure you get your tickets for a chance to win.

CHUCK A PUCK

It’s exactly what it says.  Chuck a foam puck in the direction of Lightning Jack, standing on centre ice and if your puck is the closest, you win a commemorative puck AND a replica jersey of your choice (terms and conditions apply).

You know what to do.  Purchase those pucks (£1 each) and find a great position at the second period break from where you can chuck that puck.  Good luck!

These can be purchased from the Storm Support Match Night Desk located under Block 112.

For any further info about these games – check this information page on the Storm website

 

STORM SUPPORT

Visit the Storm Support desk underneath block 112-113 for information on ‘Own and Loan’ equipment for the 25/26 season.

For more information on own and loans, match night experiences and more, download the Storm Support app and keep an eye on social media.

Our website also offers Own and Loan information.

 

SHOP

Fancy a souvenir from your visit to the Storm Shelter or just adding to an already bulging collection of memorabilia?  Either way, a visit to the Storm Store is a must, with a selection of hoodies, mini car jerseys, mugs, flags and of course jerseys to choose from.

Various jerseys in a range of sizes are available during our open times with the option to personalise as well.

You can visit us at the following opening times:

• Match Nights
• Tuesday and Thursday: 18:00-22:00
• Saturday 8:00-12PM

Skate sharpening is also available.

Alternatively, if you’d rather check everything we have online, visit the Storm online shop here.

 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE OFFERS

Don’t forget to take advantage of our great offers of drinks and snacks in Saturday’s game with exclusive in-venue deals.

• Any 3 Pints + 2 Packs of That’s Nuts – £19.99 Excluding Budvar
• Any 3 AU Cane or White Claw Cans – £10
• Any 3 AU Spirits Single + Mixer – £13.50
• Single Jack Daniel’s + Mixer – £3.95
• 2 Hot Chocolates – £5.00

Don’t miss out, these deals are game-time only, brought to you in partnership with Planet Ice and available from the start of the third period until closing time.

 

VIP EXPERIENCE AND HOSPITALITY

Fancy watching your hockey in style?  Then our hospitality packages are available for you and up to 20 people to enjoy the game, with food and drink brought to your box so you don’t miss any of the action.

Find out more about what we offer in our Match Night Hospitality page with details on how to book.

 

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NEXT HOME GAME:

If you can’t make this one, our next home game after this takes place on Sunday week (26th October) when we round off the group stage of the Challenge Cup with a visit from Sheffield Steelers.

Further fixtures info and how to purchase tickets can be found here.