MattDavies published Nottingham Panthers 4 Sheffield Steelers 3: Match report

Brian McGrattan made a winning start to his Nottingham Panthers career as they beat arch rivals Sheffield Steelers 4-3 in the Challenge Cup. The former NHL enforcer was given a hero's reception at a sold out National Ice Centre as he iced a day after arriving in the country from Canada. McGrattan failed to make a huge impression on the game, which is understandable given his travel arrangements, but Panthers were worthy winners. Player/coach David Clarke gave them the lead before Steelers...