Phoenix back to Elite

Manchester Phoenix return to Elite Ice Hockey League action tomorrow when Coventry Blaze are the visitors to the Silver Blades Ice Dome (6.30pm).

Tony Hand’s side will be buoyed by Wednesday’s Challenge Cup semi-final 5-2 first leg win in Basingstoke - which puts them on the verge of a final match-up with Belfast.

Meanwhile, Manchester or Hull will face Newcastle in the semi-finals of the Knockout Cup. Phoenix have a 5-0 lead from the first leg.