Nottingham Panthers capped one of their greatest ever seasons last night as they won the Elite League playoff final to complete the championship treble.
The Panthers defeated the Belfast Giants 3-2 at the Capital FM Arena in overtime.
Nottingham Panthers have celebrated their prestigious win with hundreds of fans at a Civic Reception last night.
The Lord Mayor of Nottingham hosted the event to celebrate Panthers' first Elite Ice Hockey League win since the club reformed in 1980.
The team arrived by bus in front of the Council House and then staged an immediate balcony appearance for the fans outside.
Canadian-born Panther, Brandon Benedict, said the crowd was unbelievable.
Nottingham's ice hockey stars will be honoured tonight with a Civic Reception after winning the national Elite League title.
Players and staff will travel to the city's Council House by double-decker bus this evening, before appearing on the building's balcony with the Elite League trophy.
Fans are expected to gather in front of the council building.
The Nottingham Panthers have been crowned Elite League Champions.
They beat the Belfast Giants 5 - 3 last night. Matt Francis scored an empty-net goal to win Panthers the game.
The team were presented the trophy last night but will not officially be lifting it until next Friday night when they take on the Cardiff Devils at Nottingham's Capital FM Arena, a fitting homecoming for them.
Ice hockey pre season friendlies - Nottingham Panthers beat Italian side last night Asiago in a 6 - 3 defeat with keeper Craig Kowalski on target.
Victory also for Coventry Blaze beating Sheffield Steelers with a 4 - 3 result.
Nottingham Panthers are taking on Italian side Asiago at home in a pre-season friendly tonight.
The Panthers are playing back-to-back home matches against the foreign opposition, before kicking off their Elite League campaign next week.
Head Coach Corey Neilson says winning the double two years on a trot makes no difference to the strategy this year.