roundup 10-5-18

Good morning and welcome to the latest edition of Rats Roundup!
The 2018-19 season begins tomorrow, Funky Buddha is set for a new home at BB&T Center and more! Sit back, relax and catch up on all the latest Panthers news!

Down To Business

The Cats will kick off their 2018-19 regular season campaign when they face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.
Stay tuned to FloridaPanthers.com for all pregame and postgame content.
The Cats also announced their opening night roster earlier this week, which you can see HERE.
Plus, Roberto Luongo debuted a new mask for this season.

Looking for somewhere to watch the game with friends and Panthers fans? Then check out all the locations of our Territory On Tap program HERE.

Time To Get Funky

On Wednesday, the Panthers and Funk Buddha Brewery announced a multi-year partnership, including a new location at BB&T Center and a 25th Anniversary brew.
The "Funky Buddha Brewery Tap Room" will open on Oct. 11, prior to the club's home opener match against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Located just across from Pantherland inside the front main doors of BB&T Center, the Funky Buddha Tap Room will bring the brewery experience to the ice. Fans can expect many of the hallmarks of Funky Buddha's popular taproom in Oakland Park, Florida including custom wood-grain walls, barrel stave decoration, concert-style poster art, and elegant LED back lighting.
The Tap Room will open one hour before puck drop for all home games and select events at BB&T Center.
Funky Buddha will also introduce the all-new Gloves Off IPA, a beer brewed in honor of the Panthers' milestone 25th Anniversary. This hazy, "New England-style" red ale is generously dosed with Amarillo and Mosaic hops and balanced with rich caramel malts, and makes a perfect brew for cheering on the Panthers on their way to victory.
Fans can also head to Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland, Park to watch the Cats take on Tampa Bay at 7 p.m. on Saturday for the first of four watch parties throughout the 2018-19 season.
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Foundation Goes Mobile

The Florida Panthers Foundation announced new digital initiatives for the 2018-19 season, including the addition of online purchasing for the 50/50 "Spit the Pot" Raffle and "5 For The Prize" Text 2 Give Sweepstakes.
Throughout the season, the Florida Panthers Foundation 50/50 "Split the Pot" Raffle will give fans the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets online by visiting
FlaPanthers5050.org
or through the NHL mobile app by choosing the Florida Panthers as their favorite team.
Fans can still purchase 50/50 raffle tickets in person at BB&T Center at all Panthers home games. For more information and rules, please visit
FloridaPanthers.com/5050
.
During every Thursday home game during the regular season, the Florida Panthers Foundation will host a "$5 For the Prize" Text 2 Give sweepstakes to raise funds. Fans can text "CATS5" to 74747 to donate $5 and are automatically entered to win the prize that night. For more information and full rules, please visit
FloridaPanthers.com/Text2Give
.
Additionally, the Florida Panthers Foundation will hold 'Ice and Dice' Casino Night presented by Ford on Oct. 8 at BB&T Center from 7 to 10 p.m. Fans can experience an exclusive opportunity to mingle with Panthers players, coaches and broadcasters, access to auctions and raffles, unlimited food and beverage along with $500 in "Casino Money." Fans must be 21 years old or older and each ticket is $200. To purchase tickets, please visit
FloridaPanthers.com/FoundationEvents
.

Quick Hitters

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Vincent Trocheck wrote about being a new father and his feelings surrounding this year's team in the first installment of his player blog
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Paul Thompson was named the second Captain in the history of the Springfield Thunderbirds
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Panthers Q&A: Frank Vatrano talks about his excitement about the upcoming season
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Henrik Borgtrom is a big part of the future of the Panthers
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- Shawn Thornton was awarded The Jimmy Award from The Jimmy Fund for his distinguished and continued support of patient care and cancer research. Congrats Thorty!