The Panthers hosted the NHL All-Star Game for the first time in 2003 at the Office Depot Center (now Amerant Bank Arena). In an exciting matchup that went to overtime, the West defeated the East, 6-5. Olli Jokinen and Sandis Ozolinsh represented the Panthers.

Aaron Ekblad’s selection for the 2016 All-Star Game secured his place in franchise history. The 19-year-old became just one of six Panthers ever selected for consecutive All-Star Games, the others being John Vanbiesbrouck, Viktor Kozlov, Pavel Bure, Sandis Ozolinsh and Roberto Luongo. Out of all the amazing names on that list, Ekblad was the first […]

Sandis Ozolinsh’s 6th career trip to All-Star Weekend included many notable moments. The defenseman helped the World team defeat North America 8-5 in the main event, he was on the winning team in the Puck Control Relay skills challenge and he managed to avoid a $1,000 dollar fine by just 60 seconds when he was […]

Sandis Ozolinsh had plenty to smile about at the 2002 NHL All-Star Game. The defenseman was the lone Panthers representative in his 6th All-Star selection. Ozolinsh also contributed an assist to the World team’s 8-5 victory over North America.