Panthers give visually impaired students a taste of hockey

Students welcome to BB&T Center

The Panthers hosted students from the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired

SUNRISE – The Florida Panthers gave the experience of a lifetime to South Florida students.

The team welcomed students from the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually impaired on Tuesday.

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The students had the chance to experience hockey using a puck that made noise.

The students also had the chance to touch all of the equipment used by NHL players.

The hockey tour was narrated by the Panthers radio play-by-play announcer Doug Plagans.

Miami Lighthouse's Transition Program helps students between the ages of 14-22 develop skills to enter the work force.


About the Author

David Lang is executive producer of the Local 10 sports department.

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