Panthers are dealing with rodent issues at arena!

We miss the time when fans in Florida could throw rubber rats on the Panthers’ ice without getting ejected from the rink. When the Panthers wouldn’t get penalized if fans threw objects onto the ice surface and caused a delay.

Back in the 1995-96 season, when the Panthers fans threw load of rubber rats on the ice during the Stanley Cup Final when Patrick Roy was in net at Miami Arena… 

Good times. 

What’s not so great? Actual living rats on the ice near the Panthers. 

That is what’s happening this summer in Florida as ABC Local 10 in Florida reports that the Panthers are experiencing rodent issues at their practice facility, known as the Florida Panthers Ice Den.

Six violations were reportedly filled on report after rodent droppings were found multiple areas, including the kitchen and bar.

“Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 droppings on corner of door next to storage area. 4 droppings on corner of soda gun shelves More than 5 on shelves under three compartment sink. 2 in cabinet where coffee containers are stored. This area is located in different room as kitchen and prep area. 2 droppings located near front counter were drink cooler is located. 4 droppings upstairs at bar next to beer walk in cooler. 2 dry droppings near shelf in bar storage.”

That’s just gross. If fans get kicked out for rubber rats, what is going to happen in this case? 

We hope it will be more than just a minor penalty for the Panthers… Get it under control. It’s embarrassing.