MattDavies published Coventry Blaze 6 Nottingham Panthers 1: Match report

Sport is indeed a cruel mistress. On Sunday, Nottingham Panthers captain David Clarke was lifting the Challenge Cup once more after a nerve wracking 1-0 overtime win against Cardiff Devils. Panthers had dominated against the long-time Elite League leaders and afterwards talk among players was rightly of a grand slam season. Thousands of fans were elated as they celebrated in the Sheffield Arena, home of their arch rivals. Fast forward just four days and those fans and players must have...