Florida Jr Panthers Release Dates for Tryouts
Florida Jr Panthers boys/coed tryouts will be held on May 4 - 6, 2026 at Panthers IceDen.
Each division will have only one night of tryouts. Once registration closes, all families will be notified of their player’s exact tryout time within the timeframe listed below.
Pricing:
$65 and includes a jersey!
Location:
Panthers IceDen
3299 Sportsplex Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
May 4, 2026
10U: 5 - 9pm
14U: 5:30 - 9:45pm
May 5, 2026
12U: 5 - 9pm
16U: 5:30 - 9:45pm
May 6, 2026
8U: 5:15 - 6:45pm
18U: 5:30 - 9pm
The Florida Junior Panthers, as representatives of the Florida Panthers, believe strongly as an organization in the values of teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership through example. The program’s overall goal of player development both on and off the ice relies heavily on our ability to create and maintain a safe, fun and positive environment for our players. With ages ranging from 7-18 and divisions including A and AA, the travel hockey season runs from August to March with annual try outs in May.
SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers announced today that they have launched a Tier I (AAA) Florida Jr. Panthers program after securing approval from USA Hockey and Statewide Amateur Hockey of Florida (SAHOF), the governing body for amateur hockey in Florida. This program will provide an elite developmental experience for youth players both on and off the ice with quality coaches and dedicated resources from the NHL Club. With the support of USA Hockey, the Panthers will continue to grow the game at all levels and cultivate a first-class experience and program for youth travel players in South Florida. The Jr. Panthers program will consider the formation of Tier 1 teams in all age brackets while prioritizing ability-appropriate placement and competitiveness at AAA, AA, and A levels. Tryouts for all levels begin this weekend starting with girls on Saturday, May 2 and for the boys on Monday, May 4 both at Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs and Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale. “We are grateful to USA Hockey for recognizing our commitment and ability to support growth of the game at all levels,” said Florida Jr. Panthers Youth Travel Hockey Director Rob Granato. “This is a huge step for our organization and more importantly, a monumental step for our community and the game of hockey in South Florida.” Tier 1 Coaches will be announced once tryouts are complete and the composition of each Jr. Panthers team is finalized. For more information on the Florida Jr. Panthers Tier I program or to sign up for tryouts, please visit FloridaPanthers.com/FloridaJrPanthers .
We are excited to announce the Florida Jr Panthers Girls tryouts for 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 19U on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Panthers IceDen. Registration is $60 (goalies are free) and includes a jersey.
The Florida Panthers announced today that they have created a Tier II (A & AA) Girl’s travel hockey program beginning in Fall of 2026. The creation of this program, offered out of both Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale and Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, allows the Panthers organization to continue to build on and expand the South Florida Lucky Pucks Girls Hockey Club’s foundation and culture they have built and elevate to the next level. This new program gives girls the ability to compete at the competitive travel hockey level in a girl’s only setting. The program will include dedicated coaches, skill development and provide a pathway to national competition opportunities. In addition, the Panthers have announced the hiring of Rob Granato as Youth Travel Hockey Director to develop and sustain a vision for travel hockey programming for both girls and boys. Granato brings over 30 years of coaching and player development experience to the Florida Jr. Panthers program and was an integral part of numerous elite Tier I and Tier II organization’s growth (Naperville Sabres, Chicago Fury, Team Illinois). He has over 15 years of experience as Girls Travel Hocket Director where he led the competitive Girls teams emphasizing personal development and leadership. “I’m incredibly honored to step into the role of Youth Travel Hockey Director for the Florida Panthers. This organization has a deep commitment to growing the game the right way and launching our Girls Tier II program is an important step in that mission,” said Granato. “We want to create a clear, competitive pathway for female athletes in South Florida that supports development, confidence and a lifelong love of hockey.” For those interested in getting a hockey career started, girls of all ages can begin their hockey journeys starting with introductory programs like Learn to Skate and Learn to Play where they can learn the basics of skating and hockey before joining a program such as Hockey Academy and Panthers Development League to further their growth, skills and development. From there, youth athletes can try out for the Florida Jr. Panthers (travel hockey programs) who are uniquely supported through the vision and resources of the Florida Panthers NHL Club.