But exactly how and when did that rodent-related celebration become a tradition? Here's what to know: Why do Florida Panthers fans throw rats onto the ice? The rat-throwing tradition dates back to the ...

— -- SUNRISE, Fla. -- Giving away 10,000 toy rats to fans as they arrived at the arena was supposed to be a promotion for the Florida Panthers. It turned into a problem instead. The Panthers were ...

The NHL’s Florida Panthers received championship rings Monday, Oct. 6, and they pulled another rat trick. Like the rings from 2024, the latest edition includes an engraved rat, a nod to the fans’ ...

The matchup will make NHL history as the southernmost outdoor game. It also will mark the 17th NHL Winter Classic since the ...