Getting a wide range of participants, 21 teams ranging from 8U to 16U skated at the ballpark.
Receiving representation from all South Florida rinks, all Florida Jr. Panthers teams participated, as well as the Miami Toros, Palm Beach Breakers, Jr Everblades, Palm Beach Hawks, Pines Golden Wolves, Florida Fury and Boca Kings.
Not just busy on the ice, over 1,000 spectators came throughout the day to watch the play rink side.
“We’re very grateful for the Panthers to allow us this opportunity and the excitement that these kids had, will be cherished forever,” said David, a Florida Jr. Panthers hockey parent.
As the excitement and participation continues to grow exponentially, there’s no denying that Florida is a hockey state.
“It’s just incredible to see the Panther movement and the energy that children are embarking on their own hockey journey,” said Panther alum and current Florida Jr. Panthers coach Serge Payer. “We’ve got incredible diversification within our families, and it’s great to see that they’ve all jumped on the Panther wagon. It’s a whole lot of fun.”