Ice Hockey

9/17/2024 |  Canadian Hockey League boosts border rivalry by launching series vs. USA Hockey’s development team (Associated Press (AP)) The Canadian Hockey League is looking to capitalize on the sport’s cross-border rivalry by having its top draft-eligible prospects face USA Hockey’s National Development team in an annual two-game series starting in November.

9/17/2024 |  Florida Panthers and Broward County Extend Arena Operating Agreement (SportsTravel) The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers are extending an operating agreement with the Broward County Commission for five more years, ensuring that the team remains in the market through 2033 and likely well beyond.
Broward County will have the option to retain the Panthers for two additional five-year terms for a total of 19 years, which could tie the team to Broward County until 2043. The Panthers operate multiple facilities across Broward County, including Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs and the recently opened FTL War Memorial in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

9/15/2024 |  Motorpoint Arena ramps up Fan Experience as Panthers 25th season gets underway (Sports Venue Business (SVB)) The puck is about to drop on another thrilling season of ice hockey at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, home of the Panthers. It’s the 25th season for Nottingham’s ice hockey team, with all the stops pulled out by the home venue to make this the best season ever for fans. It comes as the Motorpoint Arena gears up for its own 25th birthday celebrations next year with an exhibition showcasing the stories of the venue, a gala skate, community celebrations and much more in the pipeline.

9/13/2024 |  Whitehead becomes 1st CHL player to verbally commit to playing NCAA hockey (Associated Press (AP)) Braxton Whitehead said Friday he has verbally committed to Arizona State, making him the first member of a Canadian Hockey League team to attempt to play the sport at the Division I U.S. college level since a lawsuit was filed challenging the NCAA’s longstanding ban on players it deems to be professionals.

9/12/2024 |  First look at Carolina Hurricanes’ future $1b entertainment district (Stadia Magazine) Renderings of what Carolina Hurricanes’ new ice hockey stadium complex might look like upon completion have been released by the team.
The parking lots between PNC Arena and Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh could be transformed into a mixed-use entertainment district featuring outdoor spaces for tailgating, according to the first plans unveiled by the Carolina Hurricanes.