Florida Panthers Players Partner with Museum for Hockey Exhibit

New 'Hockey: Faster than Ever' exhibit highlights the science behind the sport.

Published on Jan. 31, 2026

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Several Florida Panthers players attended the unveiling of a new exhibit at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. The 'Hockey: Faster than Ever' exhibit, developed with the NHL and in partnership with the Panthers, showcases the impact of science and physics on the high-speed sport of hockey.

Why it matters

The exhibit aims to inspire the next generation of hockey fans and players by highlighting the scientific and mathematical principles behind the sport, as well as the community involvement of professional players.

The details

The new hands-on exhibit features interactive displays exploring the physics and math behind hockey, from the aerodynamics of pucks to the biomechanics of players' movements. Museum president and CEO Joseph Cox said the exhibit will 'showcase a sport that everyone in South Florida loves'.

  • The exhibit runs through May 2, 2026.

The players

Joseph Cox

The president and CEO of the Museum of Discovery and Science.

Seth Jones

A defenseman for the Florida Panthers.

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What they’re saying

“So much physics, and math, in hockey, that we're really exploring all of that, as well as showcasing a sport that everyone in South Florida loves.”

— Joseph Cox, President and CEO, Museum of Discovery and Science (wsvn.com)

“It's awesome. I think a lot of us grew up having a role model in this sport, whether it was on the ice or off the ice, so we kind of look at this next generation as that same thing, the kids that come up and play, they can admire they way we not only the way we play the game, but the way we treat others, and the way we come back in the community and try to grow the game that way.”

— Seth Jones, Florida Panthers Defenseman (wsvn.com)

What’s next

The exhibit will remain open at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale through May 2, 2026.

The takeaway

This exhibit showcases the scientific and mathematical principles behind the sport of hockey, while also highlighting the community involvement of professional players as role models for the next generation of fans and athletes.