Florida Panthers

Founded: 1993
Team Owner: Vincent Viola
Head Coach: Gerard Gallant
Captain: Willie Mitchell
Team Icon: Olli Jokinen
Overall Record: 625-683-142
Minor League Affiliate: San Antonio Rampage (AHL), Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL)
Stanley Cup Championships: nada
Arena: BB&T Center
Arena Capacity: 19,250
City: Sunrise, FL
Website: www.panthers.nhl.com

Panthers president Bill Torrey picked their team name in hope that his hockey players would emulate the quick striking nature of their moniker. The Panther was chosen also to represent the endangered cougar species that prowls around the Florida forests and swamps.

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