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Sagging economy a no-win for South  Florida sports teams - Today's Top Stories
Sagging economy a no-win for South Florida sports teams - Today's Top Stories
Ticket deals >To boost attendance, the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers are offering some deals: MIAMI HEAT: A ''Guys Night Out'' promotion -- priced at $20 in the 400 level and $70 in the 100 level -- includes a ticket to select games, beer or soft drink, hot dog, and a halftime meet-and-greet ...
Bouwmeester puts playoffs within reach for Panthers -- South Florida Sun
sun-sentinel.com — Jay Bouwmeester is a man of few words, so the defenseman's characterization of his first-period goal qualified... as shockingly descriptive. "It was cheesy," he said after the Panthers ' 8-4 victory against Atlanta. "I didn't even know that I had hit ... (more) Bouwmeester puts playoffs within reach for Panthers -- ...
Cory Murphy claimed off waivers -- South Florida Sun
sun-sentinel.com — Panthers' defenseman Cory Murphy was claimed off re-entry waivers by the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday. Murphy... was sent down to the Everblades, Florida's ECHL affiliate on Friday, and was recalled the next day. Because the move fell on the weekend, ... (more) Cory Murphy claimed off waivers -- South Florida Sun
Canes win streak ends
newsobserver.com — The Florida Panthers use an early third-period surge to take a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.... Florida put an end to Carolina's season-best four-game winning streak. (more) Canes win streak ends
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Florida Feeling Economic Pinch
KK Hockey — ... is lower, sometimes significantly so.... The Panthers also have canceled plans to add a $25 fee to tickets for marquee games this season. Yormark hopes to boost single-game sales, which he says have been ‘’somewhat affected’’ by the economy. The economy has affected the Panthers in other ways, too—the team laid off several support staff employees and is no longer matching employee money in 401(k) accounts. more Panthers talk along with other Sout Florida teams…

Puck Headlines: Ovechkin, Crosby and Kane in trick-shot battle
Puck Daddy — ... . Includes the team's decision to cancel its variable pricing surcharge and this ticket plan: "Select any three-game package for as low as $51 and receive a free ticket to a fourth game if the Panthers win any of the three. The package includes $21 in vouchers from Gulfstream Park." [Miami Herald] ...

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