Claim: Steve Washburn was drafted by the Florida Panthers (a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area) in 1993 and played his first NHL game during the 1995-96 season.
Evidence: The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. 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. 
78th overall, 1993
Florida Panthers 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.