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1 Week To Go Before Big Play Off Showdown

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Just one week now remains until the relegation playoff final games between the Nottingham Lions and Sutton Sting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Both of the two-legged final games will take place next weekend in what will be the first competitive meeting between the two sides and the first Nottinghamshire senior hockey derby game for many years.

The Lions will be battling to retain their place in the English National League Division 1 North after finishing in 8th place, whilst the Sting, who finished as runners-up in Division 2, will be pulling out all the stops to round off their season with a promotion.

The first leg will be played at Ice Sheffield on Saturday 12th May with a 3.15pm face off.

For those that wish to follow the Lions up the M1, the game will be played on the arena rink and entry is £4 for adults, £1 for children (Under 16) and a family ticket (2xadults & 2xchildren) can be purchased for £7.

The return leg is just 24 hours later on Sunday 13th May, at the National Ice Centre, in the lofty surroundings of CapitalFM Arena rink and will face off at the earlier than usual time of 5pm.

Lions Head Coach Matt Bradbury is clearly looking forward to the big match-up saying;

“We’ll approach the game as we have done all season, in a professional manner, we’ll roll up our sleeves and get to work. We appreciate that Sutton have had an excellent season in ENL 2 and that’s what will make both ties so intriguing and I’m sure that it will be a weekend for both sets of players, organisations and fans to remember.”

“We are most definitely looking forward to the back to back games with Sutton and it makes for a great weekend of hockey and I encourage as many people with hockey withdrawal symptoms in Nottingham to come along and support the Lions at the National Ice Centre.”

This is a derby clash that has captured the imagination of the East Midlands’ hockey loving public and shouldn’t be missed. So come on down and join the roar, in what should prove to be a thrilling end to the season.

Ticket Prices:

Adults £5.00
Children (Under 16) & OAP’s £3.00
Students (with NUS Card) £2.50
Panthers Season Ticket Holders (must show Panthers Season Ticket) £3.00

Tickets are available in advance from the Arena Box Office or via the Arena Ticket Hotline – 0843 373 3000.

Tickets will be available to buy from the Arena Box Office on the day of the game but we strongly recommend you arrive early to avoid any possible queues.

Lions’ Name Up In Lights For Playoff Showdown

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Anyone travelling past the Bolero Square side of the National Ice Centre over the past few days may have already seen the impressive electronic advertisement for the Lions v. Sutton Sting relegation playoff 2nd leg clash on Sunday 13th May.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With plenty at stake for both sides this local derby game promises to be a cracker and the Lions organisation are pulling out all the stops to ensure there is a bumper crowd inside the Capital FM Arena to cheer on the Lions come faceoff at 5pm.

The first leg takes place on Saturday 12th May at Ice Sheffield, followed by the return leg just 24 hours later back in Nottingham with the winner over the two legs securing their place in next season’s ENL Division 1 North.

Ticket Prices:
Adults £5.00
Children (Under 16) & OAP’s £3.00
Students (with NUS Card) £2.50
Panthers Season Ticket Holders (must show Panthers Season Ticket) £3.00

Tickets are available in advance from the Arena Box Office or via the Arena Ticket Hotline – 0843 373 3000.

Tickets will be available to buy from the Arena Box Office on the day of the game but we strongly recommend you arrive early to avoid any possible queues.

A competition for your chance to win two tickets to the big game can be found by clicking here.

Win Tickets To See The Lions V Sutton

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For all ice hockey fans out there – we have a great prize up for grabs!!

2 tickets to the Relegation Play Off Final Second Leg between the Nottingham Lions and the Sutton Sting on Sunday 13th May 2012 Faceoff 5pm at the National Ice Centre.

The game promises to be a cracker, being a local derby with so much at stake.  The first leg takes place on Saturday 12th May 2012 at Ice Sheffield with the return leg just 24 hours back in Nottingham.  The winner over the two legs will maintain/gain status in the ENL Northern A League.

To be in with a chance of winning this prize you need to answer the following question:

Which former Nottingham Lions player played for the Elite League Cardiff Devils in the 2011-12 season?

The answer must be sent via email to: nottinghamlions@hotmail.co.uk including your name and your contact details.

Closing date for this competition is Friday 4th May 2012 at 11:30am.

The winner will be notified by email.

Telford (A) & Trafford (H) Preview

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The Nottingham Lions last two-game-weekend of the regular season sees them travel to Telford on Saturday to take on the Titans at Telford Ice Rink (5.30pm Face-Off) before returning home to entertain the Trafford Metros at the National Ice Centre on the Sunday (12th February – 7.15pm).

The Lions will be looking to build on last weekend’s impressive 4-0 win over Coventry and move further away from the relegation places in the ENL Division 1 North, while their respective opposition both sit in mid-table and are currently chasing a play-off position.

Lions taking on the Metros back in September

The Lions have had mixed fortunes against the Titans this season, losing both home ties, however they will gain confidence from their valuable 3-2 victory in Telford back in December .

Nottingham have yet to beat Trafford this season with the Metros coming out on top so far in both meetings. But the two sides have not met since back in September and with the Lions adding a number of new players to their ranks over the festive period they should prove to be a different proposition this time around.

Head Coach Matt Bradbury had a quick chat to LionsTV last weekend about this weekend’s games, saying;

“They’re both sold teams and solid units, it’s going to be tough.”

“We didn’t expect anything last time we went to Telford and we came out of that one with a victory – It just shows you anything can happen on any given night – I think that’s the great thing about the league this year.”

“If we work as hard as we can, pull together and put a bit of a run together we might not even be talking relegation – we might be talking playoffs!”

“Everyone’s enjoying themselves and eveyone’s battling away hard for the team.”

Home Matchday Ticket Prices:

Adults: £5.00

Children (under 16) & OAP’s: £3.00

Students (with NUS card): £4.00

Panthers Season Ticket Holders (Must Show Panthers Season Ticket): £3.00

All tickets are only available on match nights from the Box Office which opens at 6:45pm.

Come Down And Join The ROAR!!!

Lions Pair To Make The Cut

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Tomorrow night (Thursday 17th) at the NIC, Lions winger Reece Glossop and centre-man Joe Wightman may feel a bit of an extra chill out on the ice as they prepare to lose their flowing locks all in the name of Children In Need.

The pair will be out in the middle of the ice having their heads shaved by a selection of the Lions junior players and are preparing themselves for more than your average short-back and sides whilst hoping to raise lots of cash for the BBC Telethon in the process.

Lions GM Danny Harrison commented ” The guys have been extremely sporting to offer up their hair all for a good cause. We hope as many players, management, juniors, parents and supporters can make it down tomorrow evening and sponsor the guys - if they can’t make it in person, they can also donate online or via text.”

All the details on how to donate are on the BBC Children In Need website – If you wish to let us know how much you have donated so we get work out an accurate total figure raised –  then please get in touch via our official Facebook page or our official Twitter page.

The National Ice Centre’s own Pip The Penguin will also be in attendance and fingers-crossed – a very special guest may also be making an appearance. All the fun begins right after public skating/before Lions training, tomorrow night at 9.30pm.