Panthers prepared for home opener

Cats to hit the ice in Sunrise

The Panthers hit the ice on Thursday morning ahead of the home opener

SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers are ready to hit the ice in Sunrise. 

The Panthers have their home opener on Thursday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Panthers head coach Bob Boughner said Thursday, "It's been a long time coming, it's a place that we played well in last year.  Doesn't mean much now.  We gotta start a new home streak here.  I know the guys are excited, always excited for the home opener."

The Panthers will honor their inaugural 1993-1994 team.

Several players from the team will be on hand.

Boughner said, "I expect it's going to be a loud building.  Everybody is gonna have some fun, especially with the 25 anniversary and the guys coming back. "

The puck drops at 7 p.m.


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