The Florida Panthers' home ice at Amerant Bank Arena played host to the 2026 AMERIGOL LATAM Cup championships this past weekend, drawing 68 teams and over 1,000 players representing more than 20 nations.
Team Italy, Team Caribbean and Team Cuba all went home winners in their respective championships.
But the stories from the weekend were just as special as the victory moments.
Zane Fernandez first skated at the Florida Panthers ice rink at just 6 years old. After coming up through South Florida leagues, he competed with the Philly Nation, hockey's first-ever team representing Filipino heritage, as a proudly half-Filipino player.
Two women from Argentina also made their mark at the tournament. Alma and Yuma are both heading to NCAA Division III programs for the upcoming season. It is a huge milestone for the Argentine hockey program, and their path proved how the cup and international competition continue to drive the growth of women's hockey in Argentina and beyond.
The Panthers are also gearing up for their home season. Single game tickets are now on sale. The team begins its home ice campaign on October 10, facing the Minnesota Wild at 6 p.m. All fans in attendance will receive an LED home opener rally towel presented by Amerant Bank.
Theme nights are posted for the season, with giveaways planned throughout.
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