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Southern hockey surge: NHL teams thrive in non-traditional markets, from Texas to Florida
- NHL teams in the southern U.S., including Dallas and Florida, are competing in Stanley Cup Finals in 2025 and playing in packed arenas.
- This rise follows years of growth in youth hockey registrations, with North Carolina and Florida seeing increases of over 80% and 140% respectively since 2005-06.
- Key figures include Seth Jones, a Florida Panthers defenseman and 12-season NHL veteran, who was drafted in 2013 and now plays in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.
- Former coach Pete DeBoer, who led Florida from 2008-11 and Dallas until recently, remarked, "Seeing where they are now is really impressive" about southern hockey's progress.
- The sustained success and increased youth participation suggest southern markets have established a growing hockey culture with expanding fan bases and competitive teams.
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Southern hockey surge: NHL teams thrive in non-traditional markets, from Texas to Florida
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