The Panthers are primarily affiliated with two minor league teams: the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Greenville Swamp Rabbits of the ECHL. The team's local broadcasting rights have been held by Bally Sports Florida (formerly SportsChannel and Fox Sports Florida) since 1996.
Located in Sunrise, Florida, the Panthers are the southernmost team in the NHL. They compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference, and initially played their home games at Miami Arena before moving to the FLA Live Arena in 1998. The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area.
