The Florida Panthers Prospects took to the ice this afternoon at Germain Arena in Estero, Fla for the first game of the 2015 Rookie Tournament against the Washington Capitals rookies.
Florida Panthers 2015 first round pick (11th overall) Lawson Crouse made his Rookie Tournament debut on a line with Rocco Grimaldi and Matt Leitner. After the game, Crouse spoke about the importance of these rookie camps and tournaments.
“It’s your first step and a little taste of the NHL although you’re playing against rookies here, it’s still a fun experience and still a good learning experience,” said Crouse.