Property developer storms into ice rink

Managing Director of The Ratcliffe Property Group, Tom, played for Manchester Storm for many years, while his younger brother Charles was also a keen Ice Hockey Player in his teens, playing for Northern England. 

The Box is at Manchester Storm’s home ground, and it is hoped that it will encourage local businesses to enjoy supporting their local ice hockey team in style. 

Both Tom and Charles wanted to give something back to the local community and the intention is that the new Box at Altrincham Ice Rink will drive interest in British ice hockey and the successful Altrincham team. The Ratcliffe Property Group will be using the Box at Planet Ice for networking events with local businesses and residents. 

Tom commented: “While property runs in our blood, we’ve always had ice under our feet, and the ice rink in Altrincham holds many happy memories for our family. We were in a position where an opportunity transpired for us to help Manchester Storm and we gladly took it. 

“Our hope is that the new spectator box will inspire local businesses and families to visit the Ice Rink and support their local ice hockey team – watching Manchester Storm is always a great event!”

Ryan Finnerty From Manchester Storm said: “Forming a strong partnership with the Ratcliffe family has been great for us and demonstrates the growing interest in ice hockey in the region. We always welcome new spectators and we’d love for Manchester Storm to be supported even more by our local community and to see our fanbase grow.”

Manchester Storm is a British professional ice hockey team originally founded in 1995 and re-formed in 2015. The team is a member of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) and is based at Planet Ice, Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

If you want to book the new Spectator Box at Altrincham Ice Rink, then contact Manchester Storm Ice Hockey Club via rf@storm-office.com

The Ratcliffe Property Group is a family business that is dedicated to the property industry and sees real value in the longevity of bricks and mortar. It has three main property arms – Harvey Homes, Jarvis Commercial and RPG Strategic. Under the Harvey Homes brand, they completed a successful development of 30 homes in Knutsford in 2021 and they are currently working to bring several other sites across the North West to market.