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Aleksander Barkov Named Recipient of the 2019 Lady Byng
Museum of Discovery & Science Brings The Panther to Life with AR Tech
by Jameson Olive / @JamesonCoop (https://www.twitter.com/@JamesonCoop) / FloridaPanthers.com
June 6th, 2019
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Museum of Discovery and Science Panther Prowl
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FORT LAUDERDALE - If you keep your eyes peeled and your phone open, there's a chance that you could end up encountering more than a few Florida panthers -- the endangered animal, not the hockey team -- while exploring the halls of the Museum of Discovery & Science (MODS).
With the launch the "Panther Prowl" Augmented Reality (AR) Experience on Wednesday, the MODS is encouraging all museum patrons to embark on an explorative and educational journey while attempting to locate digital versions of Florida panthers using their brand-new mobile app.
The recipient of a $25,000 Community Champions Grant during the 2018-19 season, the MODS celebrated the launch of "Panther Prowl" by offering free admission to the first 200 fans wearing Panthers gear - this time the NHL team, not their furry namesake - that arrived at the museum.
"Today was the first day of the 'Panther Prowl' at the museum," said Joe Cox, the President & CEO of the MODS. "We're really excited about this new experience that we've been able to do thanks to the Florida Panthers Foundation. It's absolutely amazing.
"One of the great things about the museum is that we're always connecting people to inspiring science. We want people to come through each and every day and learn something, be inspired by science, and then go out and actively help protect nature and help protect the environment."
Named the state's official animal in 1987, the Florida panther is one of the most-endangered mammals in the world, with anywhere from 130-230 estimated to currently be living in the wild. By participating in the "Panther Prowl" experience, any number of the MODS' roughly 400,000 yearly visitors can learn more about the animal, while also brushing up on conservation https://www.nhl.com/panthers/news/museum-of-discovery--science-helps-bring-panther-to-life-with-ar-tech/c-307729344 2/9 6/20/2019 Museum of Discovery & Science Brings The Panther to Life with AR Tech
efforts.
Museum of Discovery and Science @MODSFTL
Our new Augmented Reality Panther Prowl Exhibit is now opened! Check out pictures from today's launch with @FlaPanthers and then come experience the program in person! #MODSPROWL 21 3:49 PM - Jun 5, 2019 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
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"It takes viewers and museum attendees through an amazing journey throughout the museum," said Lauren Simone, the
Executive Director of the Florida Panthers Foundation. "They're able to find real panthers through their augmented-reality app. As a team, we wear our shield proudly. It's more than a mascot for us. We feel a responsibility to educate our fans about their plight."
"Panther Prowl" begins with a 10-minute educational video that, while not necessary to use the app, provides a wealth of information that will make finding these AR panthers that much more satisfying. Following the film, museumgoers are then asked to download the MODs mobile app.
Once the app has been downloaded, it's possible to find panthers - and maybe even a kitten if you're lucky - scattered throughout the museum. These big cats show up on users' cellphones through AR technology, which superimposes computer-
generated images onto the real world. This experience is the first-ever AR museum and hockey exhibit of its kind.
"We've already seen an amazing response when we were testing this," Cox said. "People just love being able to interact, see the unexpected. For us, this is a really innovative way to keep pushing the forefront of exhibit development in the museum world. Down the road, I think we're going to see a lot more integration of augmented reality and this kind of digital experience."
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Fans can now search @MODSFTL for the exhibit and augmented reality experience.
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The Panther Prowl augmented reality exhibit can be found @MODSFTL. Stop by for your chance to be a field biologist! https://www.nhl.com/panthers/news/museum-of-discovery--science-helps-bring-panther-to-life-with-ar-tech/c-307729344 3/9 6/20/2019 Museum of Discovery & Science Brings The Panther to Life with AR Tech 17 2:14 PM - Jun 5, 2019 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
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If you'd like to become an unofficial field biologist and get in on the "Panther Prowl" experience yourself, the MODS is open
Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The museum is located downtown at 401 SW Second Street in Fort Lauderdale.
"Come help us find all of these panthers," Fox said.
Entering its fourth season, the Community Champions Grant program, which is presented by Moss & Associates, LLC and the
Moss Foundation, is committed to donating $5 million to local 501(c)(3) organizations or government agencies serving South
Florida over a five-year period.
At each of the club's 41 home games throughout the season, one organization is highlighted. "We are so excited that we just
launched for the 2019-20 season," Simone said. "We want to welcome 41 new organizations into our Florida Panthers Foundation family."
To apply for a Community Champions Grant for the upcoming 2019-20 season, click HERE (https://www.nhl.com/panthers/community/community-champions).
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Aleksander Barkov Named Recipient of the 2019 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy 23-year-old becomes youngest European-born NHLer to win Lady Byng
by Florida Panthers @FlaPanthers (https://www.twitter.com/@FlaPanthers) / FloridaPanthers.com
June 19th, 2019
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SUNRISE, Fla. - The National Hockey League announced today that Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov (https://www.nhl.com/player/aleksander-barkov-8477493) has been named the recipient of the 2018-19 Lady Byng Memorial
Trophy awarded to the "player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined
with a high standard of playing ability."
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2019 NHL Mock Draft Compilation: Who Could the Panthers Pick at 13?
by Jameson Olive / @JamesonCoop (https://www.twitter.com/@JamesonCoop) / FloridaPanthers.com
June 19th, 2019
It's almost impossible to predict what will happen at the NHL Draft.
Yet, every year, numerous outlets from around the hockey world give it their best shot, spending hours upon hours watching video, reading scouting reports and chipping in their own two cents in order to create their best forecast of how they believe the
chips will fall once the clock starts.
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Why It's Barkov's Time to Win the Lady Byng
by Jameson Olive / @JamesonCoop (https://www.twitter.com/@JamesonCoop) / FloridaPanthers.com
June 18th, 2019
It's time for Aleksander Barkov to start clearing some space on his mantle.
For the third time in his career, the Florida Panthers captain will be packing up his suit and tie and making the almost 6,000-mile
journey from his native Finland to Las Vegas with hopes of bringing home the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy at the 2019 NHL Awards on Wednesday.
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My Draft Day: Jayce Hawryluk
by Jameson Olive / @JamesonCoop (https://www.twitter.com/@JamesonCoop) / FloridaPanthers.com
June 18th, 2019
The number 32 has become pretty special to Jayce Hawryluk.
After being selected with the 32nd overall pick by the Brandon Wheat Kings in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft, the high-energy winger was serendipitously taken in the same spot three years later by the Florida Panthers in the 2014 NHL Draft at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA.
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Florida Panthers to Hold 2019 Development Camp from June 27-30 Four on-ice sessions to take place at Florida Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs
by Florida Panthers @FlaPanthers (https://www.twitter.com/@FlaPanthers) / FloridaPanthers.com
June 18th, 2019
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SUNRISE, Fla. - Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the club's annual development camp will take place from Thursday, June 27 to Sunday, June 30 at the Florida Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, Fla. All practices during development camp are free and open to the public.
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Cats & Coffee: 2019 NHL Draft; Barkov Goes for Byng
by Jameson Olive / @JamesonCoop (https://www.twitter.com/@JamesonCoop) / FloridaPanthers.com
June 17th, 2019
Good morning and welcome to "Cats & Coffee," a weekly segment, presented by Koffee Kult (https://goo.gl/7adjRN), in which we serve up an exciting look at what's on deck for your Florida Panthers. Like our friends at Koffee Kult (https://goo.gl/7adjRN),
this forecast serves up only the best -- so sit back, sip and enjoy our latest brew of news, notes and information!
It's time to clear your schedule for the weekend - the 2019 NHL Draft is finally here.
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2017 NHL Draft Check-In: Tippett, Heponiemi Highlight Talented Class
by Jameson Olive / @JamesonCoop (https://www.twitter.com/@JamesonCoop) / FloridaPanthers.com
June 14th, 2019
The Florida Panthers procured two elite talents with their first two picks in the 2017 NHL Draft.
After scooping up sniper Owen Tippett with the 10th overall pick and playmaking wizard Aleksi Heponiemi early in the second round, the Panthers went on to add three big bodies with their later selections, taking defensemen Max Gildon (66th overall)
and Tyler Inamoto (133rd overall) before using their fifth and final pick on overage Finnish forward Sebastian Repo (184th overall).
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by Peter Rossi / FloridaPanthers.com
June 14th, 2019
Good morning and welcome to the latest edition of Rats Roundup!
The 2019 preseason schedule was announced, the Summer Reading Tour kicked off and more! Sit back, relax and catch up on
all the latest Panthers news!
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My Draft Day: Henrik Borgstrom
by Jameson Olive / @JamesonCoop (https://www.twitter.com/@JamesonCoop) / FloridaPanthers.com
June 13th, 2019
The NHL Draft wasn't even on Henrik Borgstrom's radar during his first year of eligibility.
Heading into the event in 2015, the laidback Finn had accepted that it was more than likely he wouldn't be hearing his name
called during any of the draft's seven rounds. At the time, he was still seen as potentially damaged goods, as a 10-inch growth spurt over a span of two years had led to various back problems. His new 6-foot-3 frame was a plus, but his body still had to adjust.
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Player Blog: Vatrano on World Championship, Playing with Jack Hughes
by Frank Vatrano @Frank_Vatrano (https://www.twitter.com/@Frank_Vatrano) / FloridaPanthers.com
June 12th, 2019
It's really different taking the ice when you're wearing the Red, White and Blue.
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I'd played for Team USA previously at the 2016 World Championship, but the experience was a lot different this time around,
especially with the roster that we had. We had a lot of all-stars and guys that are superstars in the NHL, so my role wasn't exactly the same as my last tournament.
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