Last Saturday’s thrilling 4-3 overtime victory over Guildford Flames for the Nottingham Panthers was important for many reasons.
Not only was there a dramatic come-from-behind success on the opening day of the season and another large crowd in the Motorpoint Arena, but it was a very special day for Nottingham-born defenceman Archie Hazeldine, who made his competitive debut.
The 18-year-old is on a two-way contract with the Panthers and Leeds Knights, who play their hockey in the level below the Elite League in the NIHL.
