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Panthers President Turns Heads With Ticket Comments
Panthers President Turns Heads With Ticket Comments originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Florida Panthers took down the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, evening the best-of-seven series. Once again, the game went into overtime, but this time, Florida was able to silence the Oilers crowd. Advertisement Now the series will be heading back to Florida for Games 3 and 4, giving the Panthers a slight edge. They have taken back home ice from Edmonton and will be looking to do some damage in front of their loyal fans. But following the Game 2 win, Panthers president Matt Caldwell was asked about the plan for next year's season tickets. Caldwell revealed that the team has already renewed around 92 percent of the tickets, but that the team is being mindful of the average fan. 'On a percentage basis, we did a big increase, but we still were mindful of the loyal season-ticket base that's been with us,' Caldwell said. '… The bottom line is, we're pacing to sell out of season tickets well before next season. We'll probably do it over this next month or so.' Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) reacts after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Nelson-Imagn Images Caldwell understands that the fanbase deserves to come to games without it completely breaking the bank. But it's still a business at the end of the day, and the Panthers are trying to tiptoe the line. Advertisement But as the Panthers continue to find massive success in the playoffs, it becomes harder for the team to keep costs down. 'It's definitely the best time in the history of the franchise,' Caldwell said. 'I think there's no doubt about that. We're humble about it, but we hope it's not the peak. … We want to keep winning and keep selling out and keep winning awards.' The Panthers sold out its season tickets this past season for the first time, showing the strong interest in hockey down in the state. But another run to the Stanley Cup should only further help things. While the team is looking ahead to the offseason, the main focus is on the current playoff series. Game 3 between the two teams is set for Monday, June 9, at 8 p.m. ET. Related: Panthers' Brad Marchand Receives Eye-Opening Free Agency Prediction This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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21-05-2025
- Business
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Kellogg Launches Veterans Program Honoring Stanley Cup-Winning CEO Alum
Florida Panthers CEO Matt Caldwell, Kellogg MBA Class of 2010, celebrates after his team won its first-ever Stanley Cup in a thrilling Game 7 finish in June 2024. The Panthers are vying for a repeat this spring Kellogg is putting serious weight behind its commitment to military veterans — with a program that carries the name of one of its own. Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management has launched the Matt Caldwell Veterans Program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at attracting, supporting, and connecting military veterans throughout their MBA journey and beyond. Named after Matt Caldwell, a decorated U.S. Army veteran and 2010 JD-MBA graduate who now serves as president and CEO of the Stanley Cup-winning Florida Panthers, the new program is one of the school's most visible investments yet in veteran talent. 'Veterans come to Kellogg with valuable experience in leadership, teamwork and the ability to thrive in an uncertain environment,' says Kellogg Dean Francesca Cornelli in a news release. 'As students, military veterans bring their unique background into the classroom, with a strong work ethic and desire to learn and lead. We are proud to expand the resources we offer to these important members of our community.' Caldwell's path — from West Point and military deployments in Iraq and Kosovo to the helm of a professional hockey franchise — makes him a fitting namesake for the program. A former Army captain, Caldwell earned a Bronze Star Medal along with several other honors before enrolling in Kellogg's joint JD-MBA program with the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. In 2016, he became the youngest CEO in professional sports at age 36, taking over the Florida Panthers and leading a dramatic transformation of the team's business and performance. Under his leadership, the Panthers have seen record-breaking growth in ticket sales, sponsorship revenue, and media viewership — culminating in back-to-back Prince of Wales Trophies and the franchise's first-ever Stanley Cup win in 2024. (The team is currently vying for a repeat, competing in the Eastern Conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes; they won Game 1 on May 20.) Caldwell credits his Kellogg education for helping him make the leap. 'I'm deeply honored by Kellogg's recognition and thrilled to see their strong commitment to supporting servicemembers as they transition to civilian careers through this new veterans program,' he says in a news release from the school. 'The Kellogg curriculum was instrumental in my own development after retiring from the military, and I hope this initiative inspires more veterans to pursue enrollment at Kellogg.' The new program will build on existing veteran-focused offerings at Kellogg, including access to career education, job interview prep, and a dedicated veterans association that supports students through the admissions and recruiting process. In recent years, Kellogg has secured over $6.2 million in philanthropic support for veteran scholarships, including the Janet and Craig Duchossois Veteran Scholarship Fund and other alumni-backed gifts, and offers dedicated admissions guidance, resume support, and career coaching tailored to military backgrounds. Kellogg also supports veteran families through the Joint Ventures Club and provides full-time students with access to on-site mental health services. The Matt Caldwell Veterans Program will take that foundation further. New offerings include expanded scholarship support to lower financial barriers for military applicants. It will also enhance veteran alumni engagement through mentorship and networking events. In addition, Kellogg will launch a newly formed Kellogg Veterans Council, bringing together prominent alumni to advise the program's growth. DON'T MISS and The post Kellogg Launches Veterans Program Honoring Stanley Cup-Winning CEO Alum appeared first on Poets&Quants.
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14-05-2025
- Health
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Contract dispute could impact thousands needing medical attention
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – UnitedHealthcare members in South Carolina could soon lose access to treatment and doctors at Bon Secours due to a contact dispute. Bon Secours and UnitedHealthcare have a contact that is set to expire July 1. Both said they are at opposite ends of the bargaining table, requiring to continue working with each other. Come July 1, if an agreement is not reached between the companies, the two will no longer continue services as part of an in-network option for patients. This would mean if patients still wanted to see there Bon Secours doctor under UnitedHealthcare's insurance, they could, but would pay out-of-pocket and at a much higher cost. Bon Secours said they have been in negotiations since January, and around 30,000 patients will be impacted if an agreement is not reached. Both companies said the other is asking too much. 'We've made repeated efforts to secure a fair agreement that reflects today's health care environment, but UnitedHealthcare continues to underpay compared to market standards,' said Matt Caldwell, President, Bon Secours Greenville market. Bon Secours said they are working towards an agreement that would allow them to continue providing high quality care to patients, but UnitedHealthcare said that the rate they are asking them to pay them is too high. 'Bon Secours St. Francis is seeking a price increase of nearly 32% for our commercial plans over the next three years, along with a substantial rate hike for our Medicare Advantage plans, which would make them the most expensive in our South Carolina network.' said Trasee Carr, Corporate Communications with UnitedHealthcare. Through four months of negotiations, both companies state they are only looking out for the best interest of their patients. 'We are committed to doing everything possible to avoid any network disruption,' said officials at Bon Secours. They called out UnitedHealthcare, saying their unwillingness to collaborate threatens to disrupt care for thousands of patients. 'Our top priority is to reach an agreement that remains affordable and ensures continued access to the health system,' UnitedHealthcare responded. 'We hope Bon Secours St. Francis shares our commitment and collaborates on solutions that South Carolina families and employers can afford.' At this time, it is unclear if either party is willing to come closer to fulfilling what the other is asking of them. UnitedHealthcare tells us they proposed an offer to Bon Secours to extend their current contract through July if negotiations are still ongoing, however they said Bon Secours refused that offer. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
