The Panthers took the initiative in the third period and scored twice, first through Galivan and then Francis fired into an empty goal after the Giants pulled netminder Stephen Murphy. The period ended 3-3 when Giants captain Keefe equalised to set up a tense final 20 minutes.
Nottingham then took the lead for the first time when Ling exploited an opportunity presented by a defensive mix-up. The Giants had the perfect start with Saurette scoring but the Panthers responded once more with a stunning shot from Clarke. The penalty count dropped in the second period as the game settled into an intriguing battle. The Giants then failed to take advantage of a five versus three situation but got the breakthrough score on 17:45 after Nottingham's Jonathan Weaver took out the Clarke as he bore down on goal.Ĭlarke duly converted the penalty shot, but the lead lasted seconds as the Panthers went straight up the ice and equalised through Graham. In an intense atmosphere, with a very vocal and sizeable contingent from Nottingham, a frenetic first period was littered with penalties.Īt one point the Giants had five players sitting out with penalties. Elite League Homegrown forward Logan Neilson joins Nottingham Panthers, ready to make Elite league impact 24th June 2023 Luke James 0 The Nottingham Panthers continued their impressive offseason retool on Friday 23 June, with the arrival of homegrown forward Logan Neilson on a one-way contract. The right wing or centre is no stranger to the Elite League having played in Braehead last season, where he had 35 points (including 16 goals) and 157 penalty minutes in 56 games with the Clan.
Bruce Graham levelled seconds later and Kevin Saurette restored Belfast's lead before David Clarke equalised.ĭavid Ling edged the visitors in front and Adam Keefe levelled before Pat Galivan and Matt Francis strikes sealed a first league title in 57 years. THE NOTTINGHAM Panthers have added six feet three inch forward Jacob Doty to the line-up for the 2018-19 season.
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