Panthers, NHL 100 supporting community initiatives

SUNRISE, Fla -The Florida Panthers and the NHL 100 Centennial Truck Tour are partnering to issue a diversity and inclusion grant of $5000 to Endless Possibilities for the Disabled as part of the Hockey is For Everyone initiative. The Hockey is For Everyone program welcomes diverse populations of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation and socio-economic status into the game of hockey.

In addition to the grant, new or used hockey equipment will be collected on March 2 and March 4 at the BB&T Center to support youth hockey in South Florida as part of the Recycle the Game program.

Fans around South Florida are encouraged to attend the NHL Centennial Truck Tour this weekend. The schedule for the weekend can be found below.

Thursday, March 2:
6 p.m. - 10 p.m. - NHL Centennial Fan Arena Open to the Public & Florida Panthers vs. Philadelphia Flyers Watch Party

Friday, March 3:
3 p.m. - 7 p.m. - NHL Centennial Fan Arena Clear the Ice Zamboni® VR Experience, Stanley Cup® viewing and Mardi Gras Casino Fanboni at the Fort Lauderdale Beach Promenade at the corner of A1A and Las Olas Boulevard

Saturday, March 4:
12 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - NHL Centennial Fan Arena open to season ticket holders and general public
\12 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Priority Access Stanley Cup® viewing for Florida Panthers Season Ticket Holders\
4 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. - Access to the general public of the Stanley Cup® viewing

The Florida Panthers host the Dallas Stars on Saturday, March 4 at the BB&T Center. Full and partial ticket packages are available that include flexible payment plans. In addition, single game suites and group pricing are available for the 2016-17 season. Please call (954) 835- PUCK (7825) or visit FloridaPanthers.com/TicketCentral to purchase your ticket plan.