Cats & Coffee: Learn to Skate; World Champion Crowned

Good morning and welcome to "Cats & Coffee," a weekly segment presented by Community Coffee in which we get you caffeinated with an exciting look at the week ahead for the Florida Panthers.
The Florida Panthers want to help you take your first steps onto the ice.

Whether you want to become a hockey player, figure skater or simply someone who can take a few laps around the ice with ease, the organization's new "Learn to Skate" program is the perfect way to get started on achieving your dream.
In conjunction with the NHL and NHLPA, the Panthers will be offering their "Learn to Skate" program at four local rinks: The Panthers IceDen (Coral Springs), Palm Beach Skate Zone (Lake Worth), Palm Beach Ice Works (West Palm Beach) and Glacier Ice & Snow Arena (Pompano Beach).
This new program is designed for people of ALL AGES that have little or no prior skating experience. For $155 -- or $105 for children 12 or younger -- you will not only receive eight weeks of on-ice training from a certified instructor, but also a pair of ice skates to keep after the conclusion of the course.

For more information, please visit
FloridaPanthers.com/LearnToSkate
.

WORLD CHAMPION CROWNED

The 2018 IIHF World Championship will come to an end this week in Denmark, with five members of the Florida Panthers competing for a shot at a gold medal.
After nearly two weeks of exciting preliminary matches, the quarterfinals of the annual tournament will begin on Thursday, with the big winners being crowned following the championship game on Sunday, May 20.
In Group A, Panthers forwards Evgenii Dadonov and Maxim Mamin have helped Russia to a near-perfect 4-0-1 record, with the duo combining for eight points (4 goals, 4 assists) and a plus-7 rating in five games.
In Group B, Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad and head coach Bob Boughner, who serves as an assistant at the event, have contributed to Canada's early 3-1-1 record. After five games, Ekblad's four points (one goal, three assists) are the second-most among Canadian defensemen.
Also in Group B, Panthers goaltender Harri Sateri has started three of six games for second-place Finland (4-1-1), stopping a combined 48 of 50 shots, including a 30-save performance in a 5-1 win over Canada on Saturday.
The top-four teams from each preliminary group will qualify for the playoff round.
The full schedule for Panthers at the World Championship this week is as follows:
Monday, May 14
Russia (Dadonov / Mamin) vs. Slovakia - 10:15 AM
Canada (Boughner / Ekblad) vs. Latvia - 2:15 PM
Tuesday, May 15
Finland (Sateri) vs. United States - 6:15 AM
Canada (Boughner / Ekblad) vs. Germany - 10:15 AM
Russia (Dadonov / Mamin) vs. Sweden - 2:15 PM
Thursday, May 17
Quarterfinal 1 & 2 - 10:15 AM
Quarterfinal 3 & 4 - 2:15 PM
Saturday, May 19
Semifinal 1 - 9:15 AM
Semifinal 2 - 1:15 PM
Sunday, May 20
Bronze Medal Game - 9:45 AM
Gold Medal Game - 2:15 PM

JOIN THE TERRITORY

There's never been a better time to become a Season Ticket Holder.
Join the Panthers as they celebrate their 25th anniversary during the 2018-19 season and enjoy all the benefits that come with being a Season Ticket Holder, such as merchandise discounts, exclusive savings on concessions and priority access to concerts and events.
"We're here because of your commitment," said Panthers President & CEO Matthew Caldwell to season ticket holders. "Your support and passion for hockey in South Florida means the world to us and we are honored to have you as a part of our family. We look forward to having you as a part of this historic 25th anniversary season, while making exciting new memories."
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https://www.nhl.com/panthers/tickets
or call (954) 835-PUCK to learn more.

CATS IN THE COMMUNITY

COLD COFFEE (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)

• How does Jamie McGinn spend his weekends?
  Well, Mark Pysyk is usually involved
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  - In our latest "Champion Check-in,"
  see how Endless Possibilities for the Disabled used their Community Champions Grant to host a sled hockey tournament at BB&T Center in February
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  - REWIND:
  Vincent Trocheck was Florida's "engine" in 2017-18
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  - REWIND:
  Nick Bjugstad is officially back on track after a bounce-back season
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  -
  ROAR Corps auditions are coming up!
  - How is Colton Sceviour spending his offseason? Find out in the latest episode of Territory Talk! Also, tell @JamesonCoop or @DougPlagens on Twitter what you liked about the podcast for a chance to win a signed puck!