Jun 8, 2024 · On Oct. 8, 1995, the Panthers were getting set for a matchup against the Flames. Prior to the game, a rat entered Florida's locker room, causing a ruckus for the players. Panthers captain Scott...

Oct 8, 2024 · A brief look at the history behind the Florida Panthers rats tradition, where fans in the stands will throw fake rats onto the ice.

The rat trick was a celebration performed by fans of the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL) during their 1995–96 season, in which plastic rats were thrown onto the ice to celebrate goals.

May 18, 2021 · The NHL reports the team had 25 people out cleaning the rats off the ice on game day as they were scooped up and seen spilling out of trash bags.

Jun 25, 2024 · While waiting to take the ice in the locker room, Panthers fan favorite Scott Mellanby spotted a rat scurrying across the locker room floor. Mellanby took his hockey stick and one-timed the...

Jun 9, 2023 · Hockey watchers might have noticed the rodents flying about Florida's rink during this postseason. The Panthers -- who are facing the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final -- have a...

5 days ago · A rat in hockey refers to a fan who throws a rubber rat on the ice to celebrate a goal. This tradition originated in 1995 when Florida Panthers forward Scott Mellanby killed a rat in the locker room before a game and then went on to score two goals that night.

Apr 30, 2024 · Panthers fans throw fake rats onto the ice after games because of a story that dates all the way back to 1995. On Oct. 8 of that year, a rat appeared in the locker room of the Panthers as they were getting set to take on the Calgary Flames when the Panthers were located in their old arena in Miami.

Brad Marchand is a notable pest in the current NHL; he is often referred to as "The Rat". [1] In ice hockey, a pest is a player who attempts to antagonize opponents either by physical play or verbal incitement. [2] Pests employ legal, illegal, or borderline tactics to accomplish their goals.

Mar 17, 2023 · Rat Hockey, also known as pick-up hockey, is an informal type of ice hockey game where players of all levels and ages can participate. It is typically played without referees or coaches, and the rules may vary depending on the group.