THE WEEK AHEAD: Edge of glory
A packed weekend ends and a new week begins and for Glasgow Clan, sponsored by Aspray Glasgow West, it’s a new week that could end up being historic.
Their Challenge Cup Final dreams are in the balance ahead of a long trip to Guildford Flames for the second leg of their semi-final, plus two chances to get back on track in the Elite League.
As we said, plenty has been going on so let’s get ourselves up to date:
WEDNESDAY
Guildford Flames vs Glasgow Clan (Challenge Cup Semi Final 2nd Leg, face off 7:30pm)
This is it! The big one and Clan are potentially 60 minutes – at least – away from a place in the Challenge Cup Final and Guildford Flames are the team in their way.
The first leg a couple of weeks ago produced a rare goalless game where neither team could be separated so it comes down to this to see who will blink first.
Get ready for one of Clan’s biggest ever games where a date with Sheffield Steelers in March is the prize for whoever comes out on top.
SATURDAY
Glasgow Clan vs Belfast Giants (Elite Ice Hockey League, face off 7:00pm)
Adam Keefe and his Belfast Giants return to Glasgow for their last meeting at Braehead Arena with their aim set solely on getting two points.
Giants suffered defeat in both home games against Cardiff Devils at the weekend and with one win from their last five games, getting back to winning ways is at the forefront of their objectives.
For Clan, irrespective of how midweek in Surrey goes, this is a game with big ramifications too if they are to turn around the recent form.
SUNDAY
Nottingham Panthers vs Glasgow Clan (Elite Ice Hockey League, face off 4:00pm)
It’s not been that long since Clan turned a 3-0 deficit into a 6-3 victory at the Motorpoint Arena and they would take the same outcome right now, if it was offered.
Nottingham Panthers picked up a morale boosting three-point weekend as they look to battle their way back into play-off contention.
As the race for the top eight spots gets more and more intense, this is one that could be a defining game in the context of where the season goes for both teams.
