All-Star Weekend returns to South Florida for second time in franchise history  
 

GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The National Hockey League® announced today that 2023 Honda NHL® All-Star Weekend will return to South Florida. The star-studded NHL event will be held at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla. on Feb. 3 and 4, 2023. 

Honda NHL All-Star Weekend 2023 will include the Honda NHL All-Star Game on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. ET and the NHL All-Star Skills competition on Friday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET, as well as entertainment and more for fans to enjoy in Greater Fort Lauderdale.  

"We are thrilled and honored to announce the dates for the 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend in South Florida,” said Panthers President & CEO Matt Caldwell. “We’ve been excited about bringing an event of this caliber and showcasing the league’s best in our backyard. For Panthers fans, playing host to an All-Star game is an opportunity to show off our vibrant hockey culture in Florida and for NHL fans, it’s a chance to visit our exciting region and all it has to offer.”  

This event marks the second time that the NHL All-Star Game has visited South Florida, having previously hosted the NHL All-Star Game in 2003. Greater Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant and diverse region with more than 16.9 million visitors annually.  

“We’re ready to welcome the all-stars and hockey fans for a warm winter escape to Greater Fort Lauderdale for the 2023 NHL All-Star Game,” said Stacy Ritter, president and CEO of Visit Lauderdale. “From the action on the ice to sunny February days at the beach, we know hockey fans are in for a great weekend.” 

Panthers forward Jonathan Huberdeau and Interim Head Coach Andrew Brunette will represent the club this weekend at the 2022 Honda NHL All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas, Nev. Visit FloridaPanthers.com and on social media @FlaPanthers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for news, behind the scenes and more.  

Florida Panthers Territory Members will have priority access to all 2023 NHL All-Star Weekend events. Fans can renew their membership now or join Panthers Territory by visiting FloridaPanthers.com/TerritoryMemberships or by calling 954-835-PUCK (7825) for information. 

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About Greater Fort Lauderdale
Greater Fort Lauderdale boasts an average year-round temperature of 77˚F and has 3,000+ hours of annual sunshine and is known as the Venice of America and Yachting Capital of the World. Explore 4,000+ eateries, 300+ miles of navigable waterways, eight distinct beaches, a thriving arts and culture scene, craft breweries, rooftop bars, diving, fishing and other outdoor adventures, world-class shopping and boats, yachts and superyachts moored at the area’s many marinas – all conveniently located in the center of South Florida. Made of up 31 municipalities, the destination boasts more than 37,000 lodging accommodations at a variety of hotels, luxury resorts and boutique properties, reflecting a cosmopolitan vibe. Upon arrival at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), it is just five minutes to the beach, Port Everglades, the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center and downtown Fort Lauderdale. Find trip planning inspiration at visitlauderdale.com and follow @VisitLauderdale on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.  

About Visit Lauderdale
Visit Lauderdale is the official destination marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale and serves as the tourism department for Broward County, Florida. Visit Lauderdale promotes the area’s 31 municipalities to a global audience of leisure and business travelers as the ideal place for Everyone Under the Sun in recognition of the area’s diverse and welcoming vibe, and books conventions into the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center and area hotels and resorts. Find more information at visitlauderdale.com  and follow @VisitLauderdale on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.  

 

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Media Contact:

Ivonne MacMillan
Visit Lauderdale
Tel: 954-767-2408
Email: imacmillan@broward.org