Panthers IceDen

What Panthers IceDen does

Panthers IceDen is a state-of-the-art ice-skating and entertainment facility located at 3299 Sportsplex Drive in Coral Springs, Florida, operated as the Official Community Hub of the Florida Panthers NHL franchise under parent entity Sunrise Sports & Entertainment, LLC. The facility features three NHL regulation rinks, a fully equipped gym, and a ballet studio for cross-training figure skaters, with daily operating hours of 6am-9pm. It serves youth hockey players (ages 3-18), figure skaters from beginner through elite/High Performance levels, adult hockey players, recreational public skaters, party and group event hosts, and tournament organizers including USA Hockey and the Amerigol International Hockey Association.

The facility operates as a multi-product platform spanning public skating drop-in sessions, the Panthers Skating Academy (Learn to Skate USA curriculum), structured hockey programs (Hockey Academy, Development League, and the newly launched Tier I AAA Florida Jr. Panthers travel program), figure skating instruction including a Dance Academy, adult hockey leagues, the Panthers Pro Shop (a full-service hockey and figure skating retail store with 3D skate fitting technology), birthday party packages, summer camps, and food and beverage operations (Panthers Point Bar & Grill and concessions). Online registration and ticketing are handled through the DaySmart Recreation platform.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of transaction-based fees (public skating $14-$24, party packages $499-$874), recurring monthly subscriptions (Dance and Figure Skating programs at $80-$255/month), seasonal program fees (Fall Development League at $699-$799), hardware/retail sales (pro shop), and food and beverage service. The facility also derives revenue from hosting regional, national, and international tournaments including the Amerigol LATAM Cup and USA Hockey National Championships. The facility coordinates programming with Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale as part of the broader Florida Panthers ice sports ecosystem. No public revenue disclosure is available.

Name

Panthers IceDen

Legal name

Sunrise Sports & Entertainment, LLC

Website

https://panthersiceden.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Panthers IceDen is a three-rink ice sports facility in Coral Springs, Florida, operating as the Official Community Hub of the Florida Panthers NHL franchise and serving youth and adult hockey players, figure skaters, recreational public skaters, party hosts, and tournament organizers through programming, retail, and event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ice Skating Facility

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Rinks & Winter Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ice Hockey & Field Hockey Equipment Retail (CRAMAEAE)

Keywords

• Ice skating facility
• Youth hockey programs
• Figure skating instruction
• Public skating sessions
• Hockey tournament hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Coral Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Skating Sessions: Revenue from open ice skating sessions for the general public, with pricing varying by day/time (weekend daytime vs. Friday/Saturday night sessions) and including optional skate rentals.
2. Registered Programs (Development League, Hockey Academy, Skating Lessons): Structured programs including Panthers Development League ($799 players, $699 goalies), Panthers Hockey Academy, Figure Skating group clinics, Dance Academy classes, and private lessons. Programs run per calendar month with package pricing.
3. Party and Event Bookings: Birthday party packages (NHL Package $874.99, MVP Package $674.99, All Star Package $499.99) and group events including private parties and group skating sessions. Includes room rental, host services, food, and skating admission.
4. Pro Shop Retail and Services: Full-service hockey and figure skating retail store offering equipment sales, skate fitting, sharpening, repair services, and merchandise.
5. Food and Beverage: On-site food and beverage operations including Panthers Point Bar & Grill (second floor) and concessions (first floor).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Panthers IceDen operates a state-of-the-art ice-skating facility in Coral Springs, Florida with three NHL regulation rinks, a fully equipped gym, and a ballet studio. It offers public skating sessions, structured youth and adult hockey programs, figure skating instruction, summer camps, birthday party packages, a full-service pro shop, and food and beverage services, operating as the Official Community Hub of the Florida Panthers NHL team.

Product overview

Panthers IceDen is a state-of-the-art ice skating and entertainment facility featuring three NHL rinks in Coral Springs, Florida. It operates as a multi-product platform offering: Public Skating sessions, Panthers Skating Academy (Learn to Skate USA curriculum), Figure Skating instruction (with Champions in Training and High Performance programs), Youth Hockey (Panthers Hockey Academy, Florida Jr. Panthers travel programs), Adult Hockey leagues, Hockey Tournaments (including Amerigol LATAM Cup), Panthers Pro Shop (retail with 3D fitting), Birthday Party Packages, and Camp Incredible summer camp. The facility serves as the Official Community Hub of the Florida Panthers, providing programming for all ages and skill levels from beginner to elite competitive athletes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Panthers Skating Academy: Learn to Skate USA curriculum developmental pipeline for skating skills, offering group and private skating sessions for beginners to elite athletes.
• Panthers Figure Skating Club
• Panthers Hockey Academy
• Panthers Pro Shop
• Panthers Point Bar and Grill
• Panthers Dance Academy

Products and services

• Public Skating Open ice skating sessions available to the general public with optional skate rental, offered throughout the week including weekday evenings and weekend days/nights.
• Panthers Skating Academy Learn to Skate USA curriculum-based program providing foundational skating instruction for ages 3 and up, serving as the developmental pipeline for hockey and figure skating paths.
• Figure Skating Program Comprehensive figure skating instruction including group clinics, private lessons, Champions in Training competitive training, High Performance elite program, and Dance Academy, available from beginner to Olympic levels.
• Youth Hockey Youth hockey programs including Panthers Hockey Academy, Learn to Play, Development League, and Florida Junior Panthers travel program (Tier I AAA and Tier II).
• Adult Hockey Adult hockey leagues, camps, clinics, and pick-up sessions for recreational and competitive adult players.
• Hockey Tournaments Hosting of major international hockey tournaments including the Amerigol LATAM Cup featuring 68+ teams and 1,500+ players from Latin America, Caribbean, and beyond.
• Panthers Pro Shop Full-service hockey and figure skating retail store with 3D skate fitting technology, professional staff, skate sharpening, stick sizing, helmet repair, and custom fitting services.
• Birthday Party Packages Three-tiered party packages (NHL, MVP, All Star) offering private party rooms, skating, food, beverages, themed supplies, and entertainment for children's birthday celebrations.
• Camp Incredible Full-day summer camp for skaters ages 5-12 offering Learn to Skate, Figure Skating, and Intro to Hockey tracks with on-ice lessons, activities, lunch, and optional aftercare.
• Private Hockey Lessons One-on-one instruction with professional coaches for skill development in skating, puck handling, passing, and shooting.
• Private Skating Lessons Individual instruction with professional coaches for personalized skill development in figure skating or hockey techniques.
• Panthers Point Bar and Grill & Concessions Food and beverage services including full restaurant on second floor and concession stands on first floor for visitors during facility hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pathway from beginner to Tier I AAA competitive hockey through structured Florida Jr. Panthers program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Amerigol International Hockey AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2026Panthers IceDen serves as the host venue for the annual Amerigol LATAM Cup international hockey tournament, now in its eighth year. The 2026 tournament (Aug 1-9) will feature 68 teams with 1,500 players from Latin America, Caribbean, and worldwide non-traditional hockey markets. The event is supported by the Florida Panthers, NHL, and NHLPA via the Industry Growth Fund (IGF). The Florida Panthers Foundation has provided $20,000 in support of the 2026 tournament.
• Baptist Health IcePlexminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2026Both Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs and Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale are operated in coordination as facilities for Florida Panthers ice sports programming, including the Girls Tier II travel hockey program and various youth and adult hockey leagues and camps.
• USA Hockey and SAHOF (Florida Jr. Panthers Tier I Approval)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026The Florida Panthers secured approval from USA Hockey and SAHOF to launch the Tier I (AAA) Florida Jr. Panthers travel program. This program provides an elite developmental experience for youth players with quality coaches and dedicated resources from the NHL Club, continuing to grow the game at all levels.
• South Florida Lucky Pucks Girls Hockey ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026The Florida Panthers built upon and expanded the foundation and culture of the South Florida Lucky Pucks Girls Hockey Club by creating a Tier II (A & AA) Girls travel hockey program offered out of both Baptist Health IcePlex and Panthers IceDen, elevating the program to the next level.
• Florida Alliance (Statewide Amateur Hockey of Florida - SAHOF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2025Partnership with Florida Alliance Tier I hockey program, operated by SAHOF. Panthers IceDen is the new home of 16U and 18U Florida Alliance teams, providing locker room and gym access previously used by the Florida Panthers. Select Florida Alliance teams (18U South, 16U, 15U South, 12U) will wear Florida Panthers colors on their jerseys. SAHOF Executive Director Steve Lynch noted the partnership provides NHL-quality training facility access.
• USA HockeycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2024Panthers IceDen was selected as host venue for the Girls Tier II 14U 2025 Chipotle-USA Hockey National Championship (April 2-6, 2025). USA Hockey has conducted national championship tournaments since 1938, with over 7,500 players competing annually across youth, girls, high school, adult, sled, and warrior classifications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Canlan Ice Sports: Largest publicly traded multi-rink ice facility operator in North America (TSX: CAE), operating 17+ venues with public skating, hockey leagues, figure skating, tournaments, and F&B. A scaled, multi-site version of Panthers IceDen's single-facility model.

Direct peers

• Glacier Ice Arena: Multi-rink community ice facility in the Pacific Northwest offering public skating, hockey programs, figure skating, lessons, parties, and tournaments. Closely mirrors Panthers IceDen's three-rink product platform.
• TGH Ice Plex: Tampa Bay Lightning's official NHL-affiliated ice facility in Tampa, FL. Operates multiple rinks with public skating, hockey development programs, figure skating, parties, and tournament hosting — a near-identical model to Panthers IceDen in the same Florida market.
• IceWorks: Large multi-rink community ice facility in Aston, PA, hosting public skating, hockey programs, figure skating, lessons, parties, and tournaments. Comparable scale and product breadth to Panthers IceDen's three-rink operation.
• Northwell Health Ice Center: New York Islanders' affiliated multi-rink community ice facility on Long Island. Offers Learn to Skate, hockey development, figure skating, public sessions, parties, and Pro Shop retail — directly parallel to Panthers IceDen's product mix under an NHL franchise umbrella.
• Iceland Skating Rink Complex: Long Island-based multi-rink community ice facility providing public skating, hockey development, figure skating, parties, and tournaments. Comparable three-rink scale and recreational product mix to Panthers IceDen.
• StarCenter: Dallas Stars' NHL-affiliated multi-rink ice sports complex in Frisco/McKinney, TX. Operates Learn to Skate, travel hockey, figure skating, adult leagues, public sessions, and parties — matching Panthers IceDen's NHL-branded community rink model.
• Extreme Ice Center: Large multi-rink community ice facility in Indianapolis, IN, with USA Hockey-aligned development programs, Learn to Skate, public sessions, and tournaments. Comparable scale, programming breadth, and community-anchor positioning.
• Sharks Ice at SAP Center: San Jose Sharks' affiliated multi-rink community ice facility in San Jose, CA. Offers youth and adult hockey, Learn to Skate, figure skating, public sessions, and Pro Shop — same NHL-affiliated, multi-product programming as Panthers IceDen.
• Baptist Health IcePlex: Sister ice facility located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, operated jointly with Panthers IceDen under the Florida Panthers umbrella for Girls Tier II travel hockey, youth and adult leagues, and camps. Same NHL-affiliated multi-rink programming model and identical customer base in South Florida.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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