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1st CATS CAPTAIN ON 1st SEASON PUB COVER
Team captain Brian Skrudland led the Panthers from 1993 to 1997, including the glorious trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 1996.
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A SKRUDLAND STICK FROM A SPECIAL SEASON
Brian Skrudland, captain of the Panthers from 1993-1997, oversaw the team’s most successful runs through the playoffs. He was instrumental in rallying the Panthers after the 1996 Stanley Cup Final loss to put together another playoff run during the 1996-1997 season, when he used this stick.
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BRIAN SKRUDLAND AUTOGRAPHED JERSEY
Brian Skrudland was the first Panthers captain (1993-1997) and holds a special place in the hearts of fans. Skrudland’s work ethic, John Vanbiesbrouck’s outstanding goaltending and Scott Mellanby’s “Rat Trick” magic were huge components of the team’s early playoffs success.
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BRIAN SKRUDLAND PRACTICE-WORN JERSEY, 1990s
As the first captain of the Panthers, it was Brian Skrudland’s job to instill a sense of discipline and hard work at the practice rink as well as on game nights. Rob Niedermayer said of Skrudland, “He just said things that stuck with me, and I’ve seen him do that with a lot of guys.” […]
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CAPTAINS OF THE CATS
It takes a special man to captain the Cats. Only ten guys have worn the big “C” on their jerseys, and all of them displayed a rare combination of talent and leadership. The captain is the only player on the ice who is allowed to discuss rule interpretations with the referee, so you want a […]
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ED JOVANOVSKI’S GAME-USED STICK, 1996-1997
Ed Jovanovski got his start with the Florida Panthers in 1995 just as veterans like Brian Skrudland, John Vanbiesbrouck and Scott Mellanby were turning the team into a powerhouse. “Jovo” used this two-piece composite stick during the 1996-1997 season, when he played 61 games, earned 23 points and headed to the playoffs for the second […]
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GAME-WORN GLOVES FROM NO. 20
Several players have worn no. 20 for the Panthers over the years, but the most prominent was Brian Skrudland. He tallied 99 points for the team between 1993 and 1997, plus 4 more points in the 1996 playoffs run to the Stanley Cup Final.
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THE FIRST CAPTAIN, 1993-1997
Brian Skrudland was a gritty, 30-year-old veteran when he was named the first Florida Panthers captain. He was the perfect person to lead the new team during its early years, including the epic 1996 season that took the Cats all the way to the Stanley Cup Final.
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“CAPTAIN CRUNCH” SKRUDLAND IN PANTHERS PUB
Captain Brian Skrudland was always a clutch performer on the ice. He led the young Panthers team to early successes, including a memorable playoff run to end the 1995-1996 season.
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