Louisville Panthers
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| Louisville Panthers | |
|---|---|
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| City | Louisville, Kentucky |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Operated | 1999–2001 |
| Home arena | Freedom Hall |
| Colors | navy blue, red, and gold |
| Affiliate | Florida Panthers |
| Franchise history | |
| 1999–2001 | Louisville Panthers |
| 2005–2008 | Iowa Stars |
| 2008–2009 | Iowa Chops |
| 2009–present | Texas Stars |
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
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
| Season | Games | Won | Lost | Tied | OTL | Points | Goals for |
Goals against |
Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–00 | 80 | 42 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 92 | 278 | 254 | 4th, Mid-Atlantic |
| 2000–01 | 80 | 21 | 51 | 5 | 3 | 50 | 200 | 285 | 4th, South |
| Season | 1st round | 2nd round | 3rd round | Finals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–00 | L, 1-3, Kentucky | — | — | — |
| 2000–01 | Out of playoffs. | |||
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