MANCHESTER STORM VS GUILDFORD FLAMES – SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER 2023 @ 19:00 – PLANET ICE ALTRINCHAM

For the first time this season – it’s officially game week! We hit the ice THIS SATURDAY as we take on Guildford Flames in pre-season action. This is your first opportunity to see the 23-24 season squad on home ice and with tickets selling fast –  this is NOT to be missed!

Doors open 6PM for a 7PM start on Saturday 16th September! Tickets can be purchased online HERE, by calling 0161-926-8782 or in person at the Planet Ice Box Office.

With already over 1,200 tickets sold at time of writing for our big return this Saturday, we advise you to book early to avoid disappointment. Let’s #TakeShelter this weekend and get behind Head Coach Matt Ginn and the new look squad!

Tickets for our pre-season fixtures are available HERE at a reduced rate with adults costing just £20, concession tickets at £15 and a child ticket costing just £5!

Tickets can also be purchased by calling 0161-926-8782 or in person at the Planet Ice Altrincham Box Office.

 

10 REASONS TO CHECK OUT THE STORM

There’s many reasons you should join us inside the ‘Storm Shelter‘ this month for our pre-season fixtures against Guildford Flames and Coventry Blaze but we’ve got 10 just to get the juices flowing ahead of the big return!

NEW SEASON CAPTAINS ANNOUNCED!

Head Coach Matt Ginn officially informed the 23-24 season squad of the captains group for the year ahead. Forward and natural leader Cam Critchlow takes the ‘C’ for the second year running – a well deserved accolade following a successful 22-23 season. The clubs assistant captains consist of forwards Stephen Johnson and Michael Korol alongside defenceman Chase Harrison. The ‘A’s’ will help Captain Critchlow lead the squad through what promises to be a thrilling season ahead!

 

THE TEAM

You will spot some familiar faces on this season’s roster, including some new alternate Captains. With Cameron Critchlow returning as the Captain, your alternate captains consist of forwards Stephen Johnson and Michael Korol, alongside defenceman Chase Harrison.

Former Storm defenceman Declan Balmer will return for some games, after signing a two-way contract with Hull Seahawks. British forward, Bobby Chamberlain also joins on a two-way contract with the Seahawks. Chamberlain helped Storm previously in 2018/19.

The Storm boasts plenty of new players to the team this season, so give them a warm welcome when they step onto the ice.

CONNOR LEE HOME DEBUT

It’s set to be a special night on Saturday evening as home-grown talent Connor Lee makes his home debut inside the ‘Storm Shelter’. At the young age of 16 years old Connor has already made his mark by picking up the Man Of The Match award in the first pre-season fixture away to Coventry Blaze – an incredible accolade in his first outing in a first team jersey. Welcome Connor onto home ice this Saturday in what is set to be a historic moment for the Manchester Storm organisation.

Read more on the youth sensation HERE!

A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO MANCHESTER STORM

Welcome to the world of Manchester Storm!

If you’re new to our team, there’s a lot you might be wondering about. That’s why we’ve put together this handy beginners guide to cover all the basics.

Check out our full ‘Beginners Guide To The Manchester Storm’ online HERE!

Check out the full roster including stats on our Elite Prospects page HERE

Read our recent Q&A with Head Coach, Matt Ginn here.

HOW TO FIND US

HOW TO FIND US – First of all, if you’re planning to attend a match you’ll need to make your way to the ‘Storm Shelter’ – Check out our ‘How To Find Us‘ guide HERE!

LIVE-STREAM

Live-stream information coming very soon!

 

SEASON TICKET COLLECTION

If you’re planning to attend our fixture this Saturday and would like to collect your 2023/24 season ticket – we will have a collection point from doors opening at 6PM. The collection point will be at the Season Ticket entrance located at the side of the arena (train track side). Please bring proof of order + photo identification upon collection.

The Season Ticket Collection point will also be available before our pre-season fixture against Coventry Blaze on Wednesday 20th September (doors open 6.30PM for a 7.30PM start).

 

OTHER INFORMATION

– Doors open 18:00PM

– Face-off is 19:00PM

– Tickets from £5

– Train & tram links adjacent to venue (Altrincham)

– Car parking available (Free on Sunday)