Experience the global growth of hockey as 1,500 athletes from 68 international teams descend on Coral Springs for a high-stakes showcase of skill, culture, and diverse talent.
The Amerigol LATAM Cup is returning to Coral Springs for its eighth annual tournament.
It kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Florida Panthers IceDen and runs through Sunday, Aug. 9.
This year’s tournament is expected to welcome approximately 1,500 players from 68 teams representing Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, First Nations, Israel, Lebanon, Mexico, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, the Philippines and more, according to the Panthers.
"For the eighth consecutive year, we're proud to host the Amerigol LATAM Cup at Panthers IceDen," Florida Panthers Foundation & Community Relations VP John Colombo said in a statement released by the team. "This tournament is a true celebration of culture and the continued growth of hockey across Latin America, the Caribbean communities and beyond."
With so many players and teams coming to South Florida, this year’s tournament is going to be split into two tiers.
The first tier will take place from Aug. 1-4 and feature the men’s senior division, women's division two, U16 Select, U14 Select and U12 Select.
Running from Aug. 5 to Aug. 9, the second tier will feature men’s division one and two, women’s division one and U12 Legacy.
Additionally, this year there will also be a tournament skills competition for the first time as well as a sled hockey showcase and multiple LATAM Cup International All-Star Games.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Florida Panthers, the NHL and the NHLPA for their continued support of our mission,” said Amerigol International Hockey Association Founder and President Juan Carlos Otero. “Welcoming 68 teams and approximately 1,500 players from around the world demonstrates how much the tournament and the game of hockey continue to grow within non-traditional hockey communities.”
Continuing with its ongoing commitment to growing the game of hockey in South Florida’s diverse communities, the Florida Panthers Foundation provided $20,000 in support of this year’s Amerigol LATAM Cup.
All games throughout the tournament are free to attend and open to the public through support from the Florida Panthers, the NHL and the NHLPA.
Visit AmerigolHockey.com for ticket and schedule information, and to stream all games online.
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