An NHL rule was introduced in September 1996 prohibiting fans from throwing objects onto the ice, including plastic rats. The Panthers and Miami Arena reminded fans of this new rule in a March 1997 Br ...

Kirk Muller’s first goal in a Panther uniform came on April 11, 1997, in a 4-2 win at home over the Buffalo Sabres. Muller would go on to tally 47 points with the Panthers.

Ray Sheppard laced up these skates when he played for the Panthers from 1995 to 1998, racking up 61 goals and 60 assists.

Ray Whitney spent four seasons with the Panthers from 1997 to 2001. His best season with the team was 1999-2000, when he tallied 29 goals and 42 assists and played in the NHL All-Star Game.

The man didn’t stand around with his hand in his pockets. As the well-worn palms demonstrate, Scott Mellanby was busy during his first season as captain, 1997-1998. He played in 79 games, scoring 39 p ...

Robert Svehla was known throughout his career for shying away from media attention. So how did the defenseman react to the spotlight of his first-ever All-Star Game? “I think Robert’s enjoying this,” ...

John Vanbiesbrouck was elected starting goaltender for the Eastern Conference at the 1997 NHL All-Star Game. Later that year, he earned his 300th win as a goalie with a 6-2 defeat of the New York Isla ...

Steve Washburn was a center for the Panthers for four seasons, and likely used this stick to earn some of his 29 points with the team.

Scott Mellanby notched his 100th goal for the Panthers with this two-piece aluminum stick in a 3-3 tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs at home. He would ultimately score 157 goals for the club, making hi ...

Youth hockey teams took home trophies as part of the Panthers Street Cats program during the 1990s. The program, which organized and taught hockey on the street instead of the rink, continued into the ...