US EditionSouthern hockey surge: NHL teams thrive in non-traditional markets, from Texas to Florida
- The Florida Panthers reached the Stanley Cup Final for the sixth consecutive season in 2025, while Dallas made its third straight Western Conference final this year.
- This sustained success follows years of regional growth in youth hockey participation and infrastructure, including rising player registration and new rink development in southern states.
- North Carolina's youth hockey players increased by 81.5% since 2005-06, reaching 8,698 registered players in 2024-25, and Florida now has 10,277 players age 18 and younger.
- Veteran defenseman Seth Jones, drafted fourth overall in 2013 and traded to the reigning champions in March, plays for the Florida Panthers in the current Stanley Cup Final.
- These trends indicate that non-traditional southern markets continue solidifying hockey presence through developing players and attracting fans, supporting ongoing team competitiveness.
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Southern hockey surge: NHL teams thrive in non-traditional markets, from Texas to Florida
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