Florida Panthers refuse to sell tickets to non-U.S. residents as Leafs move to second round

Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs could be in for a rude surprise if they plan to fly down to Florida to catch a game in round two of the NHL playoffs against the Panthers.

The Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins in an upset Sunday night, setting them up to play the Leafs. The team eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning Saturday — the first time long-suffering Leafs fans got to see their team move to round two since 2004.

Yet, fans who want to head to warmer climes to watch the game could be in trouble. Unless they’ve got a U.S. address and credit card.

Ticket sales, according to a notice on the Ticketmaster website for Panthers tickets, are restricted to residents of the United States only. It notes that those from outside the U.S.A. will have their tickets cancelled without notice, and refunds issued.

“Residency will be based on credit card billing address,” the notice says.