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Florida Panthers Set to Host Historic NHL Winter Classic

12/18/2025

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The Florida Panthers will host the NHL Winter Classic at LoanDepot Park on January 2, 2024, marking Florida's first outdoor hockey game.
Refrigeration trailers have arrived, and the ice will be 2 to 2.5 inches thick, exceeding the usual thickness at their venue.
NHL officials will utilize two Mobile Refrigeration Units to maintain ice quality by spraying mist layers.
Panthers general manager Bill Zito called the event "spectacular," highlighting the excitement surrounding the game.
Coverage of the Panthers will continue throughout the season on WPTV.

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The Florida Panthers will host the NHL Winter Classic at LoanDepot Park on January 2, 2024, marking Florida's first outdoor hockey game.
Refrigeration trailers have arrived, and the ice will be 2 to 2.5 inches thick, exceeding the usual thickness at their venue.
NHL officials will utilize two Mobile Refrigeration Units to maintain ice quality by spraying mist layers.
Panthers general manager Bill Zito called the event "spectacular," highlighting the excitement surrounding the game.
Coverage of the Panthers will continue throughout the season on WPTV.