Claim: Steve Washburn play his first game with Florida Panthers, a professional ice hockey team, in the 1995-96 season after being drafted in 1993.
Evidence: Washburn was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft, in the 3rd round, selected 78th overall. He played his first NHL game with the Panthers during the 1995-96 NHL season picking up an assist. The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area.