| Erie Panthers | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| League | East Coast Hockey League |
| Conference | East/West/North |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Home arena | Louis J. Tullio Arena |
| Colors | Black, gray, white |
| Owner(s) | Henry Brabham |
| General manager | Ron Hansis |
| Head coach | Ron Hansis (1988–95) Barry Smith (1995–96) |
| Affiliates | New York Islanders (1989–90), Buffalo Sabres (1992–94) |
| Franchise history | |
| 1988–1996 | Erie Panthers |
| 1996–2003 | Baton Rouge Kingfish |
| 2004–2011 | Victoria Salmon Kings |
The Erie Panthers were a professional ice hockey team, and one of the founding members in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, from 1988 to 1996, they were one of the most prolific teams in the ECHL. The Panthers were known for their ability to score goals quickly and often, as well as for the over-aggressive style of play that led to an abundance of fights. They currently hold records in 15 different categories in the ECHL and are in the top five of 38 different categories.