‘The energy is insane’: Panthers fans pack arena watch party, sell out Game 4 | Florida Panthers (2024)

‘The energy is insane’: Panthers fans pack arena watch party, sell out Game 4 | Florida Panthers (1)

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By Rob Darragh

@darraghfla FloridaPanthers.com

SUNRISE, Fla. – We’ve got ourselves a Hockey Town!

Rain or shine, Florida Panther fans continue to show up.

Despite the recent flooding in South Florida, fans flocked to Sunrise in droves and made their presence felt at Amerant Bank Arena for the Game 3 Stanley Cup watch party on Thursday.

“It’s been really cool,” said Brock, a lifelong fan who has attended multiple watch parties. “I was pretty impressed by how many people are here. When we scored, the arena was pretty lit.”

After riding a three-goal second period to a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3, the Panthers took a 3-0 lead in the series and are now within one win of their first-ever Stanley Cup.

In short, fans have plenty to be excited about right now.

“I couldn't be more proud,” said Shari, a fan since the team’s inaugural season back in 1993-94. “It would be such an honor. We've never won one and we need it. We need it bad, and we want it.”

.@AmerantArena LOVED THAT ONE ‼️ pic.twitter.com/43KwOTQJ9H

— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) June 14, 2024

Fans in attendance at the watch party were able to enjoy complimentary parking and specials on food and drinks, while also having time to shop around and stock up on new gear at Pantherland.

Offering general admission seating, nearly 10,000 fans filled the arena.

Between the energy from the crowd, the action on the jumbotron and amazing on-ice player projections, the watch party certainly had the feel of an actual home game for the Panthers.

Even when the boys are away, the fans will play in South Florida.

“The watch party has been insane,” said Nick, a hyped fan for the last 10 years. “The little projectors on the ice where you can see the players where they're playing is awesome. The stadium is packed all the way to the top section, we had to get here like 45 minutes early to get seats for our group. The energy is insane. When we scored the whole place erupted like it was a real game.”

Home is where the rats are ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UZ43VRb4tP

— Amerant Bank Arena (@AmerantArena) June 14, 2024

With word spreading fast about the immaculate vibes at the watch party, tickets for Game 4’s party are already sold out.

Luckly, we’ve got other options.

For fans that couldn’t score tickets to Game 4 and still want to cheer on the Panthers as they try to complete their sweep of the Oilers and hoist the Stanley Cup, a second watch party is being held at FTL War Memorial.

“Looking at where we are now, the culture of South Florida is going as a sports town,” said Nick. “You walk outside you see people wearing Panther jerseys and everything, the hype has been real. Last year we thought it was going to be our year, but it didn’t happen, but we're back here this year and we're here to take the Cup. Let's go Cats!”

For information on watch parties, visit FloridaPanthers.com/CatsOnTap.

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FAQs

Where do most Florida Panthers live? ›

Range of the Florida Panther. In the southeastern U.S., panthers formerly ranged throughout Florida, as far west as Arkansas and as far north as South Carolina. Today only about 120-230 adult panthers exist, primarily in southwest Florida.

Did Florida win the Stanley Cup? ›

Connor McDavid recorded a goal and three assists in Edmonton's 8-1 victory over Florida to avoid a sweep in the Stanley Cup final. McDavid broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL record for most assists in a single postseason with 32.

How long have Florida Panthers been in NHL? ›

We need to recover now and think about the next one.” The next one is Game 5 on Tuesday night in Sunrise, which is sure to be a packed house with a crowd anticipating some hockey history. So far 21 of the NHL's 32 teams have won the Cup, and Florida is looking to become the 22nd in its 30th season of existence.

Who owns the Florida Panthers? ›

Vincent J. Viola - Team Owner

Vincent J. Viola is the Chairman, Owner and Governor of Sunrise Sports & Entertainment and the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers, as well as Chairman of the Florida Panthers Foundation.

Where do Florida panthers sleep? ›

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has documented males as far north as Georgia. Florida panthers prefer a dense understory of vegetation where they can hunt their prey, rest and provide dens for their cubs.

Where do black panthers mostly live? ›

Black panthers live chiefly in the hot, dense tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia. They are mainly in Southwestern China, Burma, Nepal, Southern India, Indonesia, and the southern part of Malaysia. Black leopards are more common than light-colored leopards.

Have the Florida Panthers ever been to the Stanley Cup Finals? ›

A bit of history for the Panthers, who lead a Stanley Cup Final for the first time. This one surely felt different to the Florida Panthers, for a lot of reasons. They led after one period of a Stanley Cup Final game for the first time since 1996.

How long has Tampa Bay been a hockey team? ›

Tampa Bay Lightning
Founded1992
HistoryTampa Bay Lightning 1992–present
Home arenaAmalie Arena
CityTampa, Florida
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Where is the original Stanley Cup? ›

The first, the original, is kept in a vault at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. The current “real” cup, sometimes known as the Presentation Cup, is the one that's handed to the winning team at the end of the playoffs, and that players get to spend a day with during the offseason.

Are the Florida Panthers profitable? ›

The annual revenue generated by National Hockey League franchise Florida Panthers increased by over 17 percent in the 2022/23 season over the previous one. In the 2022/23 season, the Florida Panthers reportedly earned 161 million U.S. dollars.

What is the operating income of the Panthers? ›

Of course, no one loses — financially, anyway — in the nation's most lucrative sports league. Despite the decline, the Panthers still generated operating income of $72 million, according to the financial magazine. That represents a decline of 48% from the franchise's estimated $139 million profit in 2021.

What is the oldest NHL team? ›

Montreal Canadiens, Canadian professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The oldest continually operating team in the National Hockey League (NHL), the Canadiens have won more Stanley Cup titles than any other team (24) and are the most successful franchise in league history.

What town are the Florida Panthers located in? ›

The Florida Panthers play their home games at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Sunrise is a town just west of Ft. Lauderdale and just north of Miami. A part of Broward County, Sunrise is conveniently located at the center of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Are Florida Panthers aggressive to humans? ›

Use bear spray. There has never been a verifed panther attack on a human in Florida. In western states, where attacks by pumas have occurred very rarely, potential victims have fought back successfully with rocks, sticks, caps, jackets, garden tools and their bare hands.

How far do Florida Panthers roam? ›

Male panthers travel an average of 25 miles in dispersal, with the maximum known dispersal distance measuring 139.3 miles (with a 145-mile secondary dispersal). Females disperse shorter distances, settling closer to their birth range.

How many Florida Panthers are left in the Everglades? ›

The Florida panther's current status is listed as endangered. During the 1970s, only about 20-30 Florida panthers remained in the wild. Today, there are just over 200 left in the wild.

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