rmackman Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 For those of you who don't know, the Florida Panthers did their jersey unveiling during our 1996 Year of the Rat reunion game. It was the 1996 Florida Panthers (minus Radek Dvorak who was out of the country) vs. the Florida Panthers Alumni (made up of various other former Panthers that were fan favorites such as John Jakopin, Valeri Bure (who ended up not being able to play but watched, etc.After the game we had a VIP reception for those who donated, purchased season tickets, or worked for the team. Here are some photos from the event.My father and I with Paul LausWith Bill TorreyPeter WorrellScott MellanbyGord Murphy "Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be eaten. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up, you'd better be running." - Unknown | Check out my articles on jerseys at Bacon Sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmackman Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Dave LowryRay SheppardTom FitzgeraldMike HoughJohn Vanbiesbrouck "Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be eaten. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up, you'd better be running." - Unknown | Check out my articles on jerseys at Bacon Sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumway Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Nice.A bunch of my friends met Brian Skrudland this winter at the World Pond Hockey Championships.Peter Worrell is a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmackman Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Nice.A bunch of my friends met Brian Skrudland this winter at the World Pond Hockey Championships.Peter Worrell is a monster.Yeah he gained a little weight, haha! "Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the fastest lion or it will be eaten. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether you're a lion or a gazelle. When the sun comes up, you'd better be running." - Unknown | Check out my articles on jerseys at Bacon Sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowBoutThemFins Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Cool man. I went to the game and it was a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coast2CoastAM2006 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 about the only thing i remember Mike Hough for is the playoff heroics during their 96 run, i think what was it against the flyers? I don't remember him doing too much afterwards. Dave Lowry's playoff beard at the time was the best ever. Spoilers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R. Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Why would they hold an alumni game for a team that was swept in the SCF 11 years ago? That just reeks of lameness to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brass Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Why would they hold an alumni game for a team that was swept in the SCF 11 years ago? That just reeks of lameness to me.I think it's just the fact of them getting to the Stanley Cup Finals. This team really didn't have any superstars, and quickly turned into a Cup contender.I'd say they're worth remembering. BTW, great pics BgMack! On 4/10/2017 at 3:05 PM, Rollins Man said: what the hell is ccslc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan1 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Why would they hold an alumni game for a team that was swept in the SCF 11 years ago? That just reeks of lameness to me.I don't have a problem with that. However, it's interesting to know that the players on that team have learned to appreciate what they've accomplished despite the unhappy ending to their run. Ron Hextall feels the opposite way about being nothing but a conference champion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvus Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Why would they hold an alumni game for a team that was swept in the SCF 11 years ago? That just reeks of lameness to me.Teams without championships have to work with what they have, and finalist teams are always popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp49 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Bill Torrey not wearing a bow tie...sacrilege. I'd love to meet "The Architect." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZapRowsdower8 Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I hate those guys. I was at game 7 of the East final. Rats raining down on Tom Barrasso still haunt my dreams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlinfan Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Why would they hold an alumni game for a team that was swept in the SCF 11 years ago? That just reeks of lameness to me.The season was one of the greatest seasons of any sports team in South Florida. Not only did the team come out of nowhere and make the Finals, but they played in one of the greatest arena atmospheres ever. People who haven't followed the Panthers in 7-8 years still talk about going to games in 1996. 1997 | 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Why would they hold an alumni game for a team that was swept in the SCF 11 years ago? That just reeks of lameness to me.It was obviously the high point for the franchise. Why not try to revisit that with a healthy dose of nostalgia?It's a shame, it won't ever be like that again for the simple fact that they play out in the burbs in a soul-less, antiseptic tank, nothing like the loud, intimate, raucous and tiny Miami Arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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