Rats Roundup: Holidays at BB&T Center

Good morning and welcome to the latest edition of Rats Roundup!
The World of Coca-Cola Polar Bear and Santa Claus are coming to BB&T Center, Bryan McCabe's Legacy Saturday is right around the corner and more! Sit back, relax and catch up on all the latest Panthers news!

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Before he makes his list and checks it twice, Santa Claus will be visiting BB&T Center on Dec. 15. Fans can take pictures with Santa outside of Club Lexus before puck drop and during the first intermission.
Also, the World of Coca-Cola Polar Bear will also be making an appearance on Saturday. Be sure to find him near the main doors for a great photo opportunity!

McCabe's Legacy

On Saturday, as part of the ongoing 'Legacy Saturdays' celebrations, the Panthers will honor former Panther defenseman Bryan McCabe.
In his first season in South Florida, the veteran blueliner tied the then-Panthers franchise record for goals by a defenseman with 15 tallies. By his second season, McCabe was named captain, played in all 82 regular season games and produced 43 points. He would go on to suit up in 199 games for the Panthers.
Following his retirement after the 2010-2011 season and by the start of the 2012-13 season, McCabe returned to South Florida to begin working in player development for the Panthers. He is now in his sixth season in hockey operations with the Panthers, serving as Director of Player Personnel.
Click HERE for tickets and to learn more about our upcoming Legacy Saturday nights!

Moving On Up

On Tuesday, the Cats called up Anthony Greco from the Springfield Thunderbirds.
Greco, 25, has appeared in 24 games with Springfield, recording 23 points (12-11-23). The 5-foot-10, 176-pound native of Queens, N.Y., stands tied for first on the Thunderbirds in goals and ranks second on the club in points. He leads Springfield in shorthanded goals (2) and shots (81).
The undrafted Ohio State University alum has registered 102 points (57-45-102) over 173 career regular season AHL games.
Catch the latest episode of Territory Talk below to hear his thoughts on the call up, and the work he has put in to his overall game.

Gettin' Funky

Gloves Off IPA is hitting the road!
Funky Buddha Brewery will be traveling throughout South Florida hosting Cats Watch Parties with samplings and special giveaways at select locations all through the month of December.
Click HERE for the dates and locations!
BONUS:Funky Buddha is also hosting the "Our Territory" Sweepstakes through January 13, 2019. Enter to win a Panthers VIP Prize Package or custom jersey by visiting HERE.

Spreading Holiday Cheer

The Florida Panthers brought some much-needed holiday cheer to four local hospitals last week, donning their jerseys and, of course, Santa Claus hats while delivering presents and snapping photos with patients throughout South Florida on Dec. 7.
Several Panthers players, along with Stanley C. Panther, Viktor E. Ratt and the ROAR Corps spent the afternoon making their way through the halls of local hospitals, which included: Broward Health, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's pediatric clinic, alex's place, and Holtz Children's Hospital.

Check out a full recap of the day HERE.

Quick Hitters

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Shawn Thornton was named an honorary captain for the 2019 AHL All-Star Game
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The Cats opened their doors to 4,000 hockey scholars for an EVERFI event
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- Looking for a last-minute gift idea? Then give the gift of hockey with the Labatt Blue Holiday Pack!

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The 25th Anniversary CATS Magazine is now available for purchase online!
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Vote now to get the Cats to the 2019 NHL All-Star Game!