If there’s one thing South Florida does better than anyone, it’s bring the heat—and we’re not just talking about the weather. With the Florida Panthers charging toward a second Stanley Cup, fans across the region are turning up the volume, rallying behind their team with some of the most passionate, hilarious, and heartfelt pregame pep talks we’ve ever heard.
From locker room-style speeches to declarations of lifelong loyalty, Panthers Nation is all in. One fan shouted, “Step on their throats!” while another reminded us: “We didn’t come here to play tic-tac-toe!” A few diehards even dropped names: “Chucky, this one's for you bro… I'm your number one fan.” Another added, “Go Bobby—I love you, Barkov!”
The energy? Unmatched. The message? Crystal clear: Get the puck in deep. Finish the forecheck. And bring that Cup home.
We heard it all: chants in English and Spanish, soccer fans-turned-hockey lovers, parents passing the passion on to their kids, and teachers dreaming of a summer parade on the beach—with Lord Stanley in tow.
Whether they were calling for hat tricks, hyping Coach Paul Maurice, or just screaming “Let’s go Cats!” at the top of their lungs, the fans made one thing certain: Florida is Panthers territory—and we’re not just watching. We’re roaring.
What’s your go-to Panthers chant or pep talk? To cheer on our Panthers, head to NHL.com/Panthers.
