Media Policies
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Aleksander Barkov speaking with media
Matthew Tkachuk at the podium during the Stanley Cup Final.

GAMEDAY MATERIALS / GAMEDAY MEDIA KIT

All game notes and statistics pertaining to the upcoming games will be available digitally prior to and during each game. Digital statistics will be available after the game. The digital Panthers Gameday Media Kit will be available at FloridaPanthers.com/Gameday. The media kit will include daily game notes, stats, as well as lineup sheets for home games prior to puck drop.  

For questions on game day media materials please contact Thomas Harding at [email protected].  

Additionally, media can stay tuned to @FlaPanthersPR for digital distribution of press materials, press release information, breaking news and more.  

WORKING MEDIA CREDENTIALS

Media Credentials will be issued in accordance with NHL policies to actively working media members who maintain a legitimate working function at the game and who produce consistent coverage at an affiliated media outlet, or to unaffiliated outlets where access and interviews are necessary to their planned coverage. A credential is for use solely in connection with the media member’s news and editorial game coverage. 

All credentials are issued at the discretion of the Florida Panthers Hockey Club.   

Press Box access is restricted to credentialed working media members only. Family, friends and guests will not be permitted in the press box. Additionally, media members are prohibited from using credentials to gain access to non-approved ticketed events and non-press areas of Amerant Bank Arena. Violation of these policies will result in revocation of credentials for the remainder of the season. No exceptions.

Press Box available seating is limited. In cases where a seat is not available, media may still be granted access to cover digitally. 

Please fill out this form to request accreditation for the 2024-25 Florida Panthers regular season. Approved media will receive email correspondence from Veronica Lempicki ([email protected]) to confirm.  

Contact Adelyn Biedenbach at [email protected] with questions or detailed information on your media coverage needs.

PHOTOGRAPHY PASSES

Credentialed still photographers will shoot from Section 117 and from the holes in the glass. Specific shooting locations will be assigned on a seasonal or nightly basis. Shooting areas outside of the assigned position without permission from the PR staff can result in a change in credentialed status.  

Please contact Adelyn Biedenbach at [email protected] for any photography installation inquiries and [email protected] for any devices using RF.

RIGHTSHOLDER PASSES

Rightsholder passes will be issued to team rightsholders for game day media operations.  

Please contact Adelyn Biedenbach at [email protected] for any video installation inquiries and [email protected] for any devices using RF.

Please note that in-game host or shooting positions for club staff and rightsholders must be requested and approved by Panthers PR staff at least 24 hours prior to puck drop.  

PANTHERS VIDEO SHARE

Credentialed media will have access to the daily drop on Panthers Video Share. This is available at FloridaPanthers.com/pressbox. The video share will include b-roll from Panthers practices, games, community events and more as well as interview recordings with players, coaches and management staff. Please attribute Panthers Vision when using this footage in media coverage or attributing interviews viewed and used from the share.  

PRESS ENTRANCE

The press entrance is located at the northwest corner of Amerant Bank Arena, just to the left of the arena's loading docks. It will open an hour and a half before the start of each game and will close 30 minutes after the game begins. After initial pick up, media credentials or prior RSVP will be required for building entry.  

PRESS BOX ACCESS

To access the Press Box, please exit the Press Lounge or right after entering the Media Entrance and proceed approximately 40 yards to the press express elevator, which will be on the right. Take the press express elevator to the Sky View Level, which will open directly into the Press Box. Credential will be required to enter press level— no exceptions.  

PLAYER INTERVIEW ACCESS

Credentialed media will have access to approved media locations throughout the duration of the 2024-25 season. Approved Media Locations are subject to change.  

When Locker Room access is given, a reminder that no live streaming is permitted at any time from within the locker room space. Credentialed media members are expected to adhere to a professional and journalistic code of conduct while in the locker room space, additionally adhering to all NHL policies.  

No member of the Media may use a cell phone at any time in team dressing rooms to 

place a call or take photographs.

Following the conclusion of each NHL practice and game, the Panthers will make a representative number of key Players and the Head Coach available for interviews.  

Interview requests — Please email Adelyn at [email protected].  

MEDIA PARKING

Parking is available for all credentialed media at Panthers home games at Amerant Bank Arena. Production lot access for the 2024-25 season will be granted on a listed, game-by-game basis. If you are approved for a credential, your name will be added to the parking list. A 2024-25 parking pass will not guarantee production lot access. Overflow parking will be accommodated on the media ‘Hill’ lot.  

PRESS MEALS

Upon receiving your credential from a Panthers communications representative at the press will-call, each member of the media may proceed to the Press Lounge. Meals may be purchased after signing in with Press Room food service staff.  

INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ACCESS

To receive credential access for international outlets or groups covering the NHL for the first time, please first contact Dave Keon at [email protected] for prior approval.

LIVE SHOT POLICIES FOR TV AND RIGHTSHOLDERS-- AMERANT BANK ARENA

Please arrange live shots prior to gameday with Panthers PR staff. Should you be in the building during game presentation rehearsals before the game begins, video recordings and photos of the ice and scoreboard are PROHIBITED.   

The following locations are available with prior approval:  

24 hours:  

  • Publix Plaza   

From 12 p.m.-one hour prior to puck drop:   

  • 127 ADA Stage   

  • 109 Stage   

From 12 p.m.-11:30 p.m.:  

  • Coors Light Cold Zone   

  • Pantherland   

Live shots without prior arrangement or RSVP cannot be guaranteed.  

Failure to comply with any of the above regulations can result in a change of credentialed status.  

LIVE SHOT POLICIES FOR TV AND RIGHTSHOLDERS-- BAPTIST HEALTH ICEPLEX AT FTL WAR MEMORIAL

Please arrange live shots prior to gameday with Panthers PR staff.  

The following locations are available with prior approval: 

24 hours:   

  • Front entrance by Baptist Health IcePlex signage 

Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: 

  • Pantherland (store) at Baptist Health IcePlex

By prior arrangement: 

  • Baptist Health Rink platform 

  • SeatGeek Rink platform 

  • Entrance corridor  

Live shots without prior arrangement or RSVP cannot be guaranteed.  

Failure to comply with any of the above regulations can result in a change of credentialed status.  

PODCAST POLICY 

If you are looking to record a podcast or other such video (NON-TV, Non Rightsholder) please reach out to Panthers PR to clear a location and time 48 hours prior to gameday.