Panthers put faith in experience

Ellis says experience will be crucial this weekend (Getty Images)

Nottingham Panthers coach Mike Ellis wants his side to use their play-off winning experience from last year to guide them to glory again this season.

This weekend they face Cardiff Devils in a two-legged quarter-final - the side they beat in last-year's final.

And Ellis told BBC Radio Nottingham: "We need all the big guys that have experienced winning to step up and show how it is done.

"It's all or nothing. They know that and we all know what we have to do."