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Bringing a ton of determination, character and leadership Cam Critchlow returns for his 2nd season with the Manchester Storm! One of Coach Finnertys go to players Cricthlow proved throughout the season to be a team first guy developing a habit of coming up with an important goal, defensive play or assist when the team needed it most. Hungry for more, Crirtchlow will be leaned on even more this upcoming season and alongside fellow returnees will be expected to form a strong spine to this years roster. Welcome back Cam!

Ryan Finnerty gives a further update on the situation at Manchester Storm, ST planning, a look back over the past season, thoughts about the EIHL "Magic Weekend" and explains just how difficult it is to plan for the next season with the current COVID-19 pandemic.

With the early shutdown to the EIHL due to the COVID-19 pandemic still fresh, many questions regarding the club, league and life moving forwards remain unclear. To try and answer some of those questions regarding the Storm, GM and Head Coach Ryan Finnerty explains how the closure came about, how training was cut short during the announcement, how the club has been inundated with messages of support and what exactly is happening to return players safely home. Plus we chat about whats needed for the club to start building towards next season from a strong position both on and off the ice.

Manchester Storm Head Coach Ryan Finnerty looks back on a frustrating period for his team with the injury bug biting hard! But could there be light at the end of the tunnel with several key players expected to return over the next few critical weeks and we push for that playoff spot. Photo Matt Collier

A player the Storm looked at over the summer months was Cam Braes, several months later Finner has got his man. We also look back on an weekend which left the Storm coach highly displeased before turning our attentions to this weekends games against playoff rivals Glasgow Clan and Fife Flyers. Also joining us giving us a lowdown on former and new teammate Braes is Cam Critchlow!

Coach Finner has once again moved to sign reinforcements as the playoff push continues for the Manchester Storm!! First we speak with Finner to get his reaction on what has been a hectic 48hrs with Kyle Hope departing the Storm and then having to move quickly to secure the services of Croatian international and former MK Lightning D-man Ivan Sijan! Then we chat with Ivan as he rushes around a shopping center in Zagreb getting himself ready to join his new teammates tomorrow!

Stephen Packer grabs a few of the guys at training this morning. A chat with the Captain Dallas Ehrhardt, talking his GB call up and how important the upcoming few weeks are. Cam Critchlow is joined by special guest Mathieu Gagnon. The Elite League player of the week, Matt Ginn discusses his great form and what the key for success is moving forward. Kyle Hope on the challenges of switching between forward and defense. Tyson Fawcett chats underwear..... and tanning Raymond Grewal gives us his NFL predictions... Finlay Ulrick tells us about the experience with Team GB U20 and winning Silver for his country. Zach Sullivan talks pregame routines.... We doorstep Dec Balmer in the Storm Kitchen. And finally we catch up with Storm GM and Coach Ryan Finnerty.

Reaction from Finner, Frankie and Gagz after a BIG 2-3 road win in Fife

Hear from the 2007 Calgary Flames draft pick as he joined Stephen Packer on Storm TV commentary duty.

During the period intermission whilst providing commentary for the Storms quarter final 2nd leg, Stephen Packer took the opportunity to chat with the Storm number 7, Raymond Grewal.

Its fair to say Mario Puskarich has enjoyed a roller coaster of emotions recently. At one point it appeared the #37 had played his last game with the Storm, 24hrs later the club had performed a u turn re-signing the Floridan sniper. That faith has been repaid with several stellar performances in the Storm jersey. A goal and 4 assists this past weekend brought his tally up to 9 goals and 9 assists this season.

Coach Finner gives us his thoughts regarding recent form, results and a look ahead to this weekends games against Dundee and Coventry. Plus listen to how a change in approach to road games has been paying dividends this season.

Drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in 2012, the former 1st round pick will bring a new dynamic to this years Storm roster. Adding a net front presence, skill and a lethal wrist shot. Hear from both Ryan Finnerty about why he felt changes needed to be made and from Henrik himself as we chat about his early hockey life under the watchful eye of his father Ulf Samuelsson, a two Stanley Cup champion and about how and why his move to the Storm came about.

A look ahead to the weekend and a look back at busy past week, plus how the EIHL can help with the development of GB Hockey.

The Print It Stitch sponsored Storm TV finally sat down with the new guy Mario Puskarich! Plus we briefly review this past weekend with Coach Finner before looking ahead to our clash with the visiting Nottingham Panthers on Saturday and then a road trip to Dundee. Finally we asked Coach Finner to reflect on what has been a very difficult week for him personally and for many closely collected to the club with the passing of dear friend Vicki Thomas PHOTO CREDIT: Matt Collier

Bringing even more pace and skill to this years Storm roster is Mario Puskarich. The former NCAA sniper is sure to be another exciting addition to Ryan Finnertys team.

In his 4th season with the Storm and with over 180 appearances it was no great surprise Ryan Finnerty turned to Dallas Ehrhardt to be his Captain for the 2019-20 season. Listen to why Coach Finner thinks the GB international can lead this Storm team by setting the tone and continuing to lead by example.

In his 4th season with the Storm, Dallas Ehrhardt follows on from Dane Byers as the next Manchester Storm Captain! Listen to how Dallas plans on leading this new younger group of Storm players and how his recent experiences representing Great Britain at the IIHF World Championships can benefit the Storm.

Raymond Grewal joins the Storm as a first year pro out of BCU and their highly regarded hockey program. Coach Finner thinks he's got himself a real gem of a prospect.

Jared Aulin trains with a smile and plays with a smile. The Former SHL leading points scorer will bring a hockey IQ which will excite Storm and hockey fans across the Elite League. A fan favorite wherever hes played Jared is sure to be a popular player with the Storm fans.

As the league improves Coach Finner has moved to bring in another player with top level experience. Jared Aulin brings a new look to the line up and level of professionalism for a young roster to look up to.

Ryan always knew he wanted to add some experience and should the right player become available. In Layne Ulmer, Finner has found his man!

Layne Ulmer has no intention of hanging up the skates just yet! He's excited for a new city, a new challenge and is looking to install a winning mentality in this years Storm locker room. Averaging close to a point per game in his +180 EIHL games, #BigGameLayne will be a big player for Ryan Finnerty and the Storm this year!

Drafted by the Calgary Flames, over 250 games in the AHL and an Uncle (Kevin Hoffman) who played for the Storm between 1997-2000! Meet John Negrin! A big signing for the Manchester Storm. Negrin will bring experience, skill, calmness, leadership plus his love of music to Manchester this year.

A player Coach Finner pursued hard this off-season was former Calgary Flame John Negrin. Finner finally landed his man, and hopes he could be one of the best d-men in the league this season.

A player Ryan Finnerty knows well after giving the talented GB international his EIHL debut back in 2014 with the Braehead Clan. After a few years apart, Sullivan is looking forward to reuniting with his former coach. A coach he respects and enjoys playing for. (Picture Credit Josh Fraser.)

Hugely skillful and talented, Coach Finner hopes Lukacevic can bring some xfactor to this years roster. Having previously iced for the Flyers, Caps and Blaze he knows what it takes to play in the Elite League and arrives wanting to prove his worth!

The LA Kings draft pick actively looked for a move to Manchester during this off-season. Now the highly skilled forward has been given his chance and will be looking to make the most of it! In this frank and honest interview Lukacevic discusses his excitement at returning to the Elite League and in particular playing for the Storm fans at the Shelter.

Cameron Critchlow joins the Manchester Storm after two successful season icing with the Jacksonville IceMen of the ECHL. Previously to that, the gritty two way centerman had a stellar junior career icing for the likes of the Halifax Mooseheads and marquee University side, The University of New Brunswick. Critchlow is renown for his enthusiasm and leadership skills having Captained current NHL stars Nathan Mackinnon and Jonathan Drouin,

He's trended on twitter in Canada, he's made the Golfing Digest list of top professional sportsmen golfers, he leads by example, he's very excited to join the Manchester Storm and he's ready to GO!!! Meet Cameron Critchlow a leader both on and off the ice, who'll do anything for his team and teammates.

A new contract, a new house, a new fiance, a new country! Kyle Hope doesn't do thing by half measures on or off the ice! Hope joins the Storm on the back of a successful University career with the Windsor Lancers and has spent time icing in the AHL and ECHL. Find out how the Storm fans and the welcome given was the moment any nerves about his big move were removed!

Immediately after a disappointing 2018/19 season drew to an end, Coach Finner already had plans for the 2019/20 roster. Part of those plans was to have a 4th line of young Brits. To bring enthusiasm and energy. With the signing of Jacob Lutwyche the plan has been put into action! Lutwyche joins Ulrick and Barnes on what could be a trio to help form the Storms core for seasons to come. For now its a learning and growing process, one which all three will help push each other to new levels.

Jacob Lutwyche joins Storm TV to talk about turning professional, his time in Canada studying and icing at Ridley Collage, Ontario After turning professional he now wants to go as far as he can and he hopes he can do that with the Storm......oh and we talk about that Tiger suit.......

After a stop/start role with the Manchester Storm in 2018/19, Adam Long is looking forward joining back up with with the Storm full-time! Off the ice, Adam will be using his teaching background to reach out and help with "Storm In The Community" If you'd like the Storm to visit your local school, you can contact them at community@storm-office.com.

Adam Hughesman joins the Manchester Storm after a productive ECHL career followed by successful periods in Italy, Czech Republic and most recently Bordeaux, France. During this interview with Storm TV, Adam tells us how icing with former Calgary Flame, New York Ranger and Pittsburgh Penguin Tanner Glass will only help when it comes to taking on a more senior role within the Storm locker room.

The offensively talented Hughesman joins the storm following two years in Bordeaux France. Previous teams include the Las Vegas Wranglers and the Reading Royals in the ECHL. Look for Hughesman to help add some offensive spark this season.

Joining Storm on the back of a promising university career, which then lead to a late season call from the Fort Wayne Komets of the ECHL. The 6.1ft forward made an immediate impact in their push to make the playoffs and during their postseason. His impressive performances with the Komets attracted several suitors across the EIHL and Coach Finner is "delighted to get this one across the line" after several weeks of negotiations. We all have high "Hope" for this Ontario native.

Storm TV caught up with Manchester Storm Head Coach and GM Ryan Finnerty. We chat new signings, old faces moving on, team identity, season ticket sales and can trip to see family ever really be called a holiday?