The Louisville Panthers were an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They played in Louisville, Kentucky. Their home venue was Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The mascot was a light brown "panther" named Paws. They were affiliates of the Florida Panthers. The team became dormant following the 2000–01 season, until it was resurrected in 2005 as the Iowa Stars. Today, the franchise is known as the Texas Stars.
Notable players Roberto Luongo Dan Boyle Rocky Thompson Eric Godard
Career leaders Goals: 48 (Paul Brousseau, 1999–01) Assists: 63 (Paul Brousseau, 1999–01) Points: 111 (Paul Brousseau, 1999–01) PIM: 481 (Brent Thompson, 1999–01)
Season-by-season results Regular season Season Games WonLostTiedOTLPoints Goalsfor Goalsagainst Standing1999–00804230 7 1 922782544th, Mid-Atlantic2000–01802151 5 3 502002854th, South
Playoffs Season1st round2nd round3rd roundFinals1999–00 L, 1–3, Kentucky ———2000–01 did not qualify.
See also Sports in Louisville, Kentucky
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