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Toneys well aware of Viper threat

Nick Toneys
Toneys has been Panthers most consistent defenceman this season

Defenceman Nick Toneys has insisted the Nottingham Panthers will not take Newcastle lightly, despite their excellent record against the Vipers.

Panthers have won all four meetings with the Vipers this season, once at home and three on the road.

Toneys told BBC Radio Nottingham: "They are always a tough team to play and we have been successful in the past.

"But in every game we play them they're usually in it. They come hard, they hit and are a tough team to play against."

The two sides last met at the National Ice Centre at the end of November and Panthers skated to a 6-3 victory.

Toneys added: "Coming into our place they're going to be hungry to win so we have to be prepared."

Panthers go into the game five points behind leaders Sheffield Steelers who also play on Tuesday at Belfast.

see also
Neilson proud of gutsy Panthers
28 Dec 08 |  Ice Hockey
Toneys thrilled to be a Panther
30 May 08 |  Ice Hockey
Panthers coach brings in two more
28 May 08 |  Ice Hockey


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