Ice Hockey: Storm forecast looks bleak

Stuart Walker
Monday 04 November 2002 20:00 EST
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Manchester Storm's future is fading as each day passes, according to Brian Storey, Superleague's Administration Officer.

Storm have had to postpone five matches after being locked out of the MEN Arena over unpaid rent, while several players departed after wages were not paid. The team need to raise £150,000 to stay in business, with £100,000 collected so far. However, Storey warned: "It would take two weeks to form a new company and I don't know if we have that much time."

The Superleague leaders Sheffield Steelers lost their unbeaten record on Sunday as they went down 3-2 at London Knights. London established a 3-0 lead through Rich Bronilla (powerplay), Ian McIntyre and Vezio Sacratini, but the Steelers hit back through Rhett Gordon and Willman (powerplay).

Nottingham Panthers beat Scottish Eagles 7-3 at the National Ice Centre. Xavier Majic (powerplay) cancelled out Lee Jinman's early marker for Panthers, but Jason Clarke, Marc Hussey, John Purves and Jinman put the hosts in control. Jeff Johnstone and Jonni Vauhkonen replied, but Purves and Briane Thompson gave Panthers the win.

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