A lifelong dream could be in reach for several members of the Springfield Thunderbirds.

As the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Florida Panthers, Springfield serves as the proving grounds for not only many of the organization's top prospects, but also plenty of minor-league journeymen still in search of the right opportunity to catch on with a club.

SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers announced today, three season-long promotions at BB&T Center as well as their schedule of theme nights for the upcoming 2018-19 season. The 25th Anniversary season promotions will include '$5 Beer Thursdays', 'Flashback Fridays', 'Legacy Saturdays' and more.

SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers announced today that the club will host 'Legacy Saturdays' at BB&T Center throughout the 2018-19 season as a signature part of the club's 25th anniversary celebrations.

Nick Bjugstad still feels like a work in progress.

A veteran of 362 NHL games, the Florida Panthers forward appears to have gotten his career back on the right track after posting a career-low 14 points during a 2016-17 campaign riddled with injuries. With a clean bill of health and an opportunity to shine on the top line, he set new career highs in both assists (30) and points (49) in an impressive return to form last season.

SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Panthers have signed forward Mark Letestu to a professional tryout.

SUNRISE, Fla. - The Florida Panthers announced today that they will host their third-annual Viktor E. Dash in conjunction with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at BB&T Center on Oct. 20, 2018. The 5K race will begin at 8 A.M, with race packet pick-up beginning at 7 A.M. The One Mile Fun Run will begin at 8:45 a.m.

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