A WARM WINTER ESCAPE: Greater Fort Lauderdale Welcomes Hockey Fans

Warm sunshine and beautiful beaches are only part of the winter fun in Greater Fort Lauderdale. Visitors can also enjoy professional hockey with NHL’s Florida Panthers playing at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida – in many games taking on Canadian NHL teams.

The area also welcomes the Honda NHL All-Star Weekend in 2023, taking place at FLA Live Arena in on Feb. 3 and 4. The star-studded NHL event 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.”

2022/2023 NHL Canadian Games in Greater Fort Lauderdale
Dec. 29 – Montreal Canadiens
Jan. 14 – Vancouver Canucks
Feb. 3-4 – Honda NHL All-Star Weekend
Mar. 11 – Winnipeg Jets
Mar. 16 – Montreal Canadiens
Mar. 23 – Toronto Maple Leafs
Apr. 06 – Ottawa Senators
Apr. 10 – Toronto Maple Leafs

Planning an extended stay for your clients? Consider full-season and half-season packages available by calling 954-835-PUCK (7825).

Something for Everyone Under the Sun

Your clients can also enjoy world-class shopping in Sunrise at Sawgrass Mills, the largest luxury outlet shopping destination in the U.S. located right next to the FLA Live Arena. With 350+ stores and 70+ exclusive, luxury outlets including Burberry, GUCCI, Prada, Tory Burch and Versace, it’s the place where your clients can find all of their favorite things at a fraction of the price.

Other fascinating discoveries await in Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 31 vibrant communities, from 38 kilometers of golden beaches to the endless scenic waterways of the world’s yachting capital. Here, your clients can explore a thriving culinary scene, join the party at rooftop bars and hidden speakeasies, see the vast natural beauty of the world-famous Everglades and much more. Also discover unrivaled accommodations, whether your clients prefer the relaxing ambiance of a beachfront resort or the glamorous revelry of a casino hotel. Signature spa treatments, private poolside cabanas and breathtaking oceanside views are just a few of the exclusive luxuries.