Author: Spencer Hoagland

Spencer is a college student currently studying sports management and journalism and the University of Florida. As a life long Florida Panthers fan, It's been a dream of mine to cover this team, and i feels privileged to do so as a first writing gig. I love going to any of my team's sporting events, which include the Gators, Dolphins, Marlins, and of course the Panthers.
by Spencer Hoagland

Florida Panthers: Checking in on Your Exes

What do you do after a break up? Well, that depends on who you ask but it usually resembles doing things to move on like finding someone new, better, more successful and finding success with them. After that, you might …

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Offseason Additions Bring Physical Presence to Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers are off to a hot start at 9-2-2, winning two of their last three games against the defending Stanley Cup Champion Lightning. If you watched Panthers hockey last year, you might notice a different feel and style …

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Florida Panthers: Life in a Bubble

The days are counting down, it’s been almost 5 long months since NHL hockey has been played, but the wait is just about over. The Florida Panthers have landed in Toronto to prepare for their best of 5 series against …

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The Florida Panthers’ Player Development Epidemic

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Through the past half-decade of Panthers hockey, there’s beginning to be a trend of sorts when it comes to player development. That trend of course is that no one makes it out …

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Opinion: The Florida Panthers are Okay, and That’s Okay

When it comes to being a fan of any sports team, perspective is vital to seeing what your team is without bias in the way. It’s far too easy to think your favorite team is the best, because you see …

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State of the Territory: Florida Panthers Weekly Review

After a long layoff, it’s finally time for another edition of State of the Territory, your weekly catch-up on Panthers hockey.

The All-Star break was a much needed break before what will be a sprint to the finish line. The …

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State of the Territory: We May Win But I May Die (again)

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Not much to like these days if you’re a Florida Panthers fan, as long as you hate winning 6-straight and holding a division playoff spot going into the all-star break!

The Cats …

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Jonathan Huberdeau’s Franchise Record Illuminates Panthers’ Bright Future

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On Sunday night, Florida Panthers winger Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and an assist, giving him sole possession of the all-time franchise lead in points (420). Drafted 3rd overall in the 2011 …

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Florida Panthers: Inconsistency Fuels Frustration

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If there’s anything Florida Panther fans know throughout their history, it’s frustration. I’ve always found myself to be somewhat of an optimistic fan, especially when it comes to this team. Usually it’s …

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Jonathan Huberdeau Named NHL’s 1st Star of December

On Thursday, the NHL announced its “3 Stars of the Month” for the month of December. Florida Panthers forward Jonathan Huberdeau received the honor of the League’s 1st star of the month. Huberdeau recorded 6 goals and 16 assists, good …