Panthers Announce “I Love Hockey” Month Events

Panthers will host open practice at Glacier Ice and Snow Arena this Saturday

SUNRISE, Fla. – Sunrise Sports & Entertainment announced today that as part of Florida Panthers “I Love Hockey” month, the Cats are hosting a number of exciting community events in February beginning with a public practice at Glacier Ice and Snow Arena this Saturday, Feb. 5 at 4 p.m.

“The entire Florida Panthers organization including our players, coaches, executives and staff are committed to spreading the love for hockey throughout February,” said SSE president & COO Michael Yormark. “We’re looking forward to getting out in to the community, particularly the local South Florida rinks, to help grow the sport of hockey and get fans excited for the last few months of the regular season.”

The Panthers “I Love Hockey” month events include:

Panthers Public Practice at Glacier Ice and Snow Arena
Saturday Feb. 5

• Panthers Practice (4-5 p.m.)
• Panthers Party Patrol (2-6 p.m.)
• Ice Dancers Clinic (2:30-3:30 p.m.)

Glacier Ice and Snow Arena
4601 North Federal Hwy.
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
*on-site parking is limited

Panthers Live at Duffy’s Sports Grill Plantation
Friday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m.

Florida Panthers Rink Tour
Saturday, Feb. 12

• Pines Ice Arena
  12425 Taft St.
  Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
  Players: Rostislav Olesz & Scott Timmins
  Time: 5-6pm

• Palm Beach SkateZone Ice and Inline Center
  8125 Lake Worth Road
  Lake Worth, FL 33467
  Players: Keaton Ellerby & Evgeny Dadonov
  Time: 5-6pm

• Palm Beach IceWorks
  1590 N Florida Mango Rd
  West Palm Beach, FL 33409-5212
  Players: Chris Higgins & Mike Weaver
  Time: 5-6pm

Florida Panthers Watch Party at Duffy’s Sports Grill Boca
Saturday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m.

• Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning

Hockey Weekend Across America
Friday, Feb. 17 – Sunday, Feb. 20

• Wear Your Favorite Jersey Day (Feb. 17)
• Bring A Friend To The Rink Day (Feb. 18)
• Celebrate Local Hockey Heroes (Feb. 19)

Florida Panthers Hockey Appreciation Night at the BankAtlantic Center
Sunday, Feb. 27, 5:00 p.m.

• Florida Panthers vs. New Jersey Devils

For more information about the above “I Love Hockey” month events fans are encouraged to log on to the dedicated micro-site at floridapanthers.com/ilovehockey. In addition to the events, the Panthers also recently announced a special $59 ticket offer for lower bowl seats at any two Panthers home games in the month of February.

The $59 two-game offer also includes a number of unique benefits and experiences including:

• Hockey 101 sessions with Panthers broadcasters
• Post-game on-ice slap shot
• Florida Panthers player autographed puck
• Panthers locker room tour

The Panthers February schedule is as follows:

• Tuesday, Feb. 8 vs. St. Louis
• Thursday, Feb. 10 vs. Buffalo
• Sunday, Feb. 13 vs. San Jose
• Wednesday, Feb. 16 vs. Philadelphia
• Friday, Feb. 18 vs. Detroit
• Sunday, Feb. 27 vs. New Jersey

Fans interested in purchasing “I Love Hockey” month tickets should call 954.835.PUCK or click here. 

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