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Hockey was already a big deal in Florida. Outdoor games might spark even more growth of the game
It’s not remotely close to being like that anymore.
With six-time Latin GRAMMY Award-winning global artist Luis Fonsi singing his hit song “Despacito” from a stage in what is usually the outfield for the Miami Marlins of MLB, the Panthers and Rangers made their way to the ice as fake snow fell throughout the stands.
Florida Panthers have 9 players named to Olympic rosters originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Two NHL teams are sending nine players to the Olympics. Ironically, it's the two Florida squads: The Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Florida Panthers continue to battle a difficult stretch defined by injuries, with defenseman Seth Jones the latest key player sidelined after the Winter Classic. Despite missing several core players,
Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones, named a U.S. Olympian earlier in the day, leaves the Winter Classic after being hit by a puck.