Manchester Storm vs Nottingham Panthers game suspended due to ice issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 2:18 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

The Manchester Storm's Challenge Cup match against the Nottingham Panthers was suspended due to a 'technical issue with the ice' at AO Arena on September 14. Originally set to start at 16:00 BST, fans were notified of the suspension shortly before a revised 19:30 kickoff time. The club issued an apology and advised ticket holders to retain their tickets for the rescheduled game on October 14. This match marked the Storm's first competitive game at the venue in 24 years, following their return from Planet Ice in Altrincham earlier this month.
- •Match suspended due to technical issue with the ice
- •Originally scheduled for 16:00 BST
- •Rescheduled for October 14
- •Fans advised to keep their tickets
- •Storm returned to AO Arena after 24 years
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — Storm call off game after 'technical issue with ice'
- 2:18 PMBBC Sport — Manchester Storm call off game after 'technical issue with ice'
"Manchester Storm call off their Challenge Cup match against the Nottingham Panthers at the AO Arena because of what the club call a 'technical issue with the ice'.
"Manchester Storm call off their Challenge Cup match against the Nottingham Panthers at the AO Arena because of what the club call a 'technical issue with the ice'.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 2:18 PMStorm call off game after 'technical issue with ice'
Manchester Storm call off their Challenge Cup match against the Nottingham Panthers at the AO Arena because of what the club call a 'technical issue with the ice'.
- BBC SportSep 14, 2026, 2:18 PMManchester Storm call off game after 'technical issue with ice'
Manchester Storm call off their Challenge Cup match against the Nottingham Panthers at the AO Arena because of what the club call a 'technical issue with the ice'.
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