FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers today unveiled the state-of-the-art Baptist Health Iceplex in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., as part of the revitalization of the historic FTL War Memorial.
“We are excited to open Baptist Health IcePlex, a first-class facility in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. This project is a collaboration between the public and private sectors to benefit and impact the local community. “This is a true success story of creating something.” Panthers President and CEO Matt Caldwell said, “With the addition of these two pieces of ice to Fort Lauderdale, we are truly “We are expanding the Panthers' reach from the Everglades to the beaches. This rink is a welcoming environment where everyone can join our diverse roster of young people.” He can enjoy the day at the holiday park, enjoying adult programs and shopping at retail stores. ”
With construction completed by ROSSETTI and general contracting completed by Lemartec, this versatile, modern facility will serve as a standard-setting practice facility for players, coaches, and hockey operations staff while serving the Fort Lauderdale Holiday Park community. It was designed to also function as a hub. Families from across the tri-county area come to enjoy a wealth of program options at his two National Hockey League regulation-sized ice rinks.
“The beautiful transformation of War Memorial Auditorium into the Baptist Health Iceplex is a great opportunity for us to continue our partnership with the Florida Panthers,” said Bo Boulenger, president and CEO of Baptist Health South Florida. We're excited to expand.” “This state-of-the-art facility not only serves as an excellent practice venue for our team, but also fosters community engagement and promotes a healthy, active lifestyle. I look forward to making a positive impact in the community for people in the years ahead. ”
Features of the newly constructed 144,000 square foot Baptist Health IcePlex include:
Two NHL regulation size ice rinks (Baptist Health Rink and SeatGeek Rink) with 5 curling lanes, 26' x 15' LED displays, and color kinetic lighting Panther designed by 555 International and offered by FLA Team Shop Land is a 7,500 square foot Florida Panthers flagship retail store and hockey and figure skating pro shop that includes multiple fan engagement points and immersive features such as:Florida Panther Protection Wall “Freeze Frame” – Augmented Reality Fan Engagement Features Curved Video Wall Artistic Lighting Installation Including Puck and Stick Chandeliers Large Panther Shield Photo Opportunity Proudly Representing Veterans at Every Home Game Since 2013 A military salute honoring the Florida Panthers' “Heroes Among Us” program, which has been celebrated Three dining options are available on-site: A grab-and-go kiosk The Federal concession stand Full-service with an outdoor patio operated by Knallhart Management Group restaurant and bar 3 multi-purpose party rooms 11 locker rooms
The Baptist Health IcePlex will be open to the public starting Thursday, March 21st from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with afternoon and evening programs every day for the remainder of March. South Florida communities can sign up for a variety of programs including public skating sessions, Panthers Skate and Hockey Academy spring classes, adult hockey leagues, summer camps, “Try Hockey for Free” events, and more. A complete program schedule is available at FTLWarMemorial.com.
“We are excited to open the Baptist Health IcePlex to the public. Through our innovative partnership with the Florida Panthers, the City of Fort Lauderdale will bring new recreational opportunities to our residents and bring professional hockey teams to the area. It provided a community base,” said Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis. “For the first time, families can now enjoy ice skating and other ice sports within their own community. We look forward to continuing this great relationship with the Panthers.”
Pantherland powered by FLA Team Shop at the Baptist Health IcePlex will be open from March 21 to April 5 from noon to 4 p.m. Visit FTLWarMemorial.com for a complete list of hours of operation.
The Panthers will host a community festival on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., where residents can sample some programs for free, enjoy food trucks and games, and enjoy the newly constructed You can see the Baptist Health Iceplex directly. The Panthers will hold their first Learn to Play session at the Baptist Health IcePlex from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The South Florida community can look forward to the public opening of “The Federal” in late April. Managed by Knallhart Management Group, The Federation is a full-service restaurant and bar with an outdoor patio located within the Baptist Health Iceplex overlooking the holiday park's pickleball courts and roller rink.
In addition to traditional co-ed hockey opportunities, the Panthers will dedicate on-ice time and resources to building a full-spectrum women's hockey program, starting with the “Girls Learn to Play” series. To learn about available and upcoming programs, families and individuals can tune in to @FTLWarMemorial on social media or visit FTLWarMemorial.com.
Territory memberships for the 2024-25 season are available now. Single-game tickets can be purchased at SeatGeek.com or at the Amerant Bank Arena Box Office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Members of the Florida Panthers territory will enjoy special perks and experiences throughout the season while the Cats celebrate their 30th anniversary season. For more information, visit FloridaPanthers.com/TerritoryMemberships, call the PUCK line at 954.835.PUCK, or fill out this contact form.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the region's largest health care provider with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians, 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physicians in Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. It has several clinics. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutions specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care, and orthopedic care. Also included is Baptist Health Medical Group. Baptist Health Quality Network; and Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University's Herbert Wertheim School of Medicine. A nonprofit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to a faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of America's 100 Best Companies to Work For and is one of the top companies in the U.S. It is the most awarded healthcare system in the world. South Florida by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook. X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
