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THE MOST FAMOUS NET IN PANTHERS HISTORY?
How many amazing goals has this net seen? It was on the ice at Miami Arena for the entirety of the 1996 playoffs (though we don’t know which end). John Vanbiesbrouck undoubtedly guarded it (masterfully!) and Bill Lindsay may even have hit “The Goal” into it in Game 5 of the Quarterfinal v. the Boston […]
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THE SVEHLA SECRET’S OUT
Defenseman Robert Svehla was selected to the Eastern Conference’s reserve roster at the 1997 All-Star Game. When he got into the action, Svehla made the most of it, contributing two assists in less than 5 minutes. Teammate and fellow All-Star John Vanbiesbrouck described Svehla as “a secret” that could only be kept for so long. […]
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THE TOP VOTE-GETTER IN THE EAST
John Vanbiesbrouck’s 20-year career included three All-Star Game appearances, all in a Panthers uniform. The goaltender represented the Cats at the festivities in 1994, 1996 and 1997. Vanbiesbrouck earned his final selection with 200,457 votes, making him the top vote-getter in the Eastern Conference.
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TICKET TO 1997 POSTSEASON OPENER
The Panthers made their second postseason trip in 1997, facing the New York Rangers in the Conference Quarterfinal. John Vanbiesbrouck blanked the Rangers in Game 1 at the Miami Arena. Later, in Game 5, the Panthers drew first blood on a 1st-period goal from Rob Niedermayer, but were unable to stop New York Ranger Wayne […]
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VANBIESBROUCK GUARDING THE GOAL, 1996
John Vanbiesbrouck was a stand-out star in the 1996 playoffs with 12 wins and 685 saves. He was later inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.
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VANBIESBROUCK ON EARLY-SEASON PUB COVER
John Vanbiesbrouck earned an early-season home win the night he was featured on this cover of Breakaway, as the Panthers prevailed over the Islanders, 5-2.
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