The electric energy inside Amerant Bank Arena spilled out onto the streets as Panthers fans took their celebration beyond the rink following the team’s historic back-to-back Stanley Cup victory. From tears to cheers—and even a mid-street prayer—the South Florida community united in pure hockey bliss.
Host LaMyiah Pearlinia was live outside with the roaring crowd as they emerged from the arena, basking in the thrill of the Panthers’ Game 6 triumph. “They said Panthers in six. They said two-time Stanley Cup champions. The people have spoken, the Panthers have played, and now it’s time to celebrate.,” LaMyiah declared, echoing the chants ringing out across the crowd.
Fans were decked out in jerseys, body paint, face glitter, and even intricate tattoos as a tribute to their playoff battle scars. “Check engine oil,” one die-hard fan joked, proudly pointing to his elaborate tattoo.
Another fan summed up the night’s unforgettable performance: “Bobrovsky with those saves, I mean, he needed defense, and we gave it to him. And he showed up. He stepped up, he made those saves.” One hopeful fan declaring we can go for a third, “We signed the right people. We can do it, I know we can.” Others hailed the players by name: “Bennett has to stay. Marchand has to stay. Ekblad has to stay.”
Perhaps the most emotional moment came from a passionate supporter who broke into a prayer of gratitude: “Thank you for giving them a ring of fire around them… And wherever they go, to and from their destination, they will be protected by all of Your power..”
For many in the crowd, it was their first time witnessing a championship win. One father beamed next to his son, recalling taking him to his first Panthers game at just two years old. “This is our first time witnessing a Stanley Cup together. It was worth every single penny.”
As the champagne flowed and chants of “Go Cats!” echoed into the night, one thing was certain: South Florida isn’t just celebrating a team. They’re celebrating a family, a legacy, and a belief that the Cats might just do it again.
The celebration continues this Sunday with the Championship Celebration parade which you can watch at 11 A.M., right here on WSFL-TV, the official broadcast home of the Florida Panthers.
