sport Sports Admin July 3, 2025 0 Comments

Florida Panthers to Close 2025 Development Camp with Full‑Squad Scrimmage Tomorrow

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – After four days of high‑energy practices, the Florida Panthers are set to cap off their 2025 Development Camp tomorrow, Thursday, July 3, with a full‑squad intrasquad scrimmage at Baptist Health IcePlex starting at 11 a.m. Fans are welcome to attend and watch all the action for free .

The camp, which began on Monday, June 30, has featured intense on‑ice sessions split between Group A and Group B, designed to evaluate and develop the Panthers’ latest crop of draft picks and invitees . The 31‑player roster includes five of Florida’s six 2025 NHL Draft selections.

A standout off‑ice moment occurred Tuesday when prospects visited LoanDepot Park and joined the Miami Marlins during batting practice. Among them was forward Shamar Moses, the Panthers’ fifth‑round pick (129th overall), who enthusiastically shared, “Caught some fly balls, made some memories” .

Swedish forward Arvid Drott, a sixth‑rounder (192nd overall), told reporters that it’s been “a crazy experience” adjusting to South Florida’s warm climate .

Thursday Schedule (July 3)

Group A vs. Group B Intrasquad Scrimmage — 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The scrimmage marks the final on‑ice session of the week and gives coaching staff and scouts a last look at how prospects perform under game‑like conditions. It’s also the only open‑to‑public event, offering fans a unique opportunity to witness the future of the Panthers organization firsthand

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🔍 Camp Highlights So Far

Structured practices: Group A and B saw dedicated drills Monday through Wednesday aimed at player development .

Team bonding off the ice: The Marlins game trip provided a fun diversion, giving players like Moses and Drott a taste of life in South Florida and a chance to build camaraderie .

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Don’t miss Thursday’s scrimmage at 11 a.m. at Baptist Health IcePlex—it’s free and open to the public. Coaches and general managers will be watching closely, evaluating who might rise through the ranks as the Panthers look to reinforce their championship‑caliber roster.

If you’ll be there, enjoy the action—and keep an eye out; you might just catch the next breakout star on the ice!