Today with Tally Podcast – Wayne Whitmore Interview
November 28, 2023
Former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and National Veteran Advocate, Brian Tally of Today with Tally Podcast sits down with the VP of Marketing for the Panthers Warriors Hockey Program, Wayne Whitmore. The Panthers Warriors is a USA Hockey Warrior program for Veterans and Disabled Veterans. The program is geared towards building camaraderie with fellow Veterans and offering a healthy hobby to Veterans that may be struggling. Additionally, we will talk about the tremendous relationship they have built with their local NHL team, the Florida Panthers. Tune in now and share. Enjoy the show!
Panthers Warrior Hockey Unites First Responders in Tribute to 9/11 Heroes
September 11, 2023
Panthers Warrior Hockey Unites First Responders in Tribute to 9/11 Heroes
By Bryan Boggiano | Coral Springs Talk | Sep 11, 2023
“Panthers Warrior Hockey hosted the Always Remember Never Forget Tournament at the Panthers IceDen over the weekend, bringing together first responders for a charity hockey tournament to honor the sacrifices of first responders on 9/11.
The tournament raises funds for the Panthers Warrior Hockey Program through ticket and merchandise sales, a bake sale, and a raffle. The final amount raised was not available at press time.
The organization helps injured, and disabled veterans play hockey and allows them to interact with one another both recreationally and therapeutically…”
2020 Panthers Warriors & NHL Alumni Pro-Am Fundraiser
December 20, 2020
Panthers Warriors Team Up With NHL Pros For Fundraiser
By Emmett Hall | Sun Sentinel Correspondent | Jan 14, 2021
There was some star power lighting up the ice at the Rink on the Beach in Pompano Beach as the Panthers Warriors Pro-Am exhibition attracted former NHL alumni and military veterans to raise awareness and funds for injured and disabled veterans.
The pros got an opportunity to show their respect and admiration for the cause and the sacrifices that military members have given to the country. Healing through hockey is one of the mission points for the disabled veterans’ program.
Getting out “on the ice” and out of themselves; veterans use hockey as therapy
December 8, 2020
Benefit game with NHL pros scheduled for Dec. 20
By Michael d’Oliveira | editor@newpelican.com
DECEMBER 08, 2020
Pompano Beach – For Nicholas Butterworth, nothing gets his mind off Iraq like getting out on the ice.
“I think about Iraq every single day,” said the Iraq War veteran. “I need some release and mentally it [hockey] refreshes me.”
Butterworth, who served four years in the Army, is the co-founder of Panthers Warriors Hockey. The team was created to help veterans dealing with physical or mental challenges stemming from their service. There are about 40 on the team right now.
“It gets you out of the house, gives us a sense of purpose . . . and being with other veterans that have similar issues going on, just getting on the ice is better than anything the VA provides, that’s for sure,” said Butterworth. Read More
Panthers Team Up with Florida Warriors to Support Disabled Veterans
January 16, 2020
by Jameson Olive / @JamesonCoop / FloridaPanthers.com
January 16, 2020
SUNRISE, Fla. — When Gary Roskin talks about the life of his friend Gabe Accardi, the stories sound like something out of a riveting Tom Clancy novel or the latest action-movie blockbuster. READ MORE
City of Fort Lauderdale Proclamation
November 19, 2019
City of Fort Lauderdale issues proclamation making November 19th, 2019 as Florida Panthers Warriors Hockey Day.