Rats Roundup: Cats are wrapping up in the West, Saarela makes an impact

Good morning and welcome to the latest edition of Rats Roundup! Catch up on the Cats in the West, Grateful Dead Night returns, and more!
Sit back, relax and read up on all the latest Panthers news!

The Wild, Wild West

The Cats continue their swing out West with another late-night matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 10 p.m ET.
So far on this road trip, Florida has gone 2-1, collecting four of six possible points against San Jose and Anaheim.
To read all about what the Panthers have done so far on the road, and to preview the Cats going for their first win in Sin City check out our game recaps, highlights and 5 Takeaways at
FloridaPanthers.com
Make sure you squeeze in a catnap and then cat-finate appropriately - it's going to be a late one!

New Editions

On Wednesday, Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon announced that the Panthers acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Denis Malgin.
Marchment, 24, has appeared in four games with the Maple Leafs this season, recording one assist.
To read more about Marchment and what the young forward brings to the Panthers, click HERE.
On Thursday, Tallon annouced that the Panthers have acquired forward Danick Martel from the Tampa Bay Lightning in exchange for forward Anthony Greco.
He is expected to report to Florida's American Hockey League affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).
Martel, 25, has appeared in 52 games with the Syracuse Crunch (AHL), producing 30 points (16-14-30).
To learn more about Martel, click HERE.
Welcome to Panthers Territory, Mason and Danick!

Grateful Dead Night is Back!

Calling all Dead Heads!
The Florida Panthers announced this week that their eighth semi-annual Grateful Dead Night will be Thursday, March 19 when the Florida Panthers host the Buffalo Sabres at 7 p.m.
Parking is included with each ticket, as well as early entry for a pre-game concert with Unlimited Devotion in the Coors Light Cold Zone.
All fans who purchase tickets to Grateful Dead Night through our exclusive group night package will receive an exclusive tie-dye Grateful Dead jersey as a part of the ticket package while supplies last.

To learn more about Grateful Dead Night and to get tickets, click HERE.
Territory Members can also add-on this night for $25 by clicking HERE.

Just Chel-in'

The North America Scholastic Esports Federation partnered with the Florida Panthers and several other NHL Clubs (the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and Vegas Golden Knights) this season to present the NHL 20 High School Scholastic Tournament.
Each team hosted a qualifying regional esports competition for youth and adults. Winners will compete on-stage in a live finals event at DreamHack Anaheim on February 22, 2020. Scholarships, grants, and team prizes totaling more than $50,000 will be awarded.
Watch: Youtube Video
To read more about the "Chel Invitational" click HERE.

PantHER Happy Hour

The Panthers and Spectra Baby USA are bringing the "PantHER Happy Hour" to BB&T Center! On March 5, Panthers fans are invited to connect and network before the game while enjoying different vendors and cocktails. Several kinds of ticket packages are available for the event, including:
• VIP Package: $93, includes a lower level ticket to the game, early entry at 5:30 p.m., private networking event and a scarf. Ticket buyers will have the opportunity for a private networking with female executives from local companies and organizations.
• GA Package: $72, includes a club level ticket to the game, access to the event at 6 p.m. and a scarf.
• Student Rush Package: $35, includes a ticket to the game in the Student Rush section, access to the event at 6 p.m. Students must be 21 years or older to purchase.
• Territory Member Add-On: $25, includes access to the event at 6 p.m.
Click HEREto choose which package best suits you and we look forward to seeing you!

Upper Deck's MVP

The results are in! There are six fans in the running for the Florida Panthers MVP, and Upper Deck wants you to vote for who you think is the BIGGEST fan of them all.
To see what NHL teams are taking part in this year's tournament, click HERE.
You can cast your vote by liking the Cats fans' post HERE.

TERRITORY TALK

On this week's episode of the Territory Talk podcast, Jameson Olive and Katie Gaus look at the heated battle for a playoff spot between the Panthers and Maple Leafs. Also, the duo discussed Florida's big win in San Jose, the recent recall of Aleksi Saarela and more!

QUICK HITTERS

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Cats defensive prospect John Ludvig did a Q and A with Jameson Olive this week.
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, and Saarela went on to score his first NHL goal on Wednesday night in Anaheim!

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Join the Territory Today! Don't miss a second of the action at BB&T Center in 2020-21 by becoming a Territory Member! 
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Dryden Hunt was named the CCM/AHL Player of the Week!
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The Panthers 'Adult Learn to Play' program is back for its third season!
- Some Cats hit milestones during the win against the Ducks on Wednesday Night!