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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Panthers Take Major Heat for What They Did During Victory Parade
Panthers Take Major Heat for What They Did During Victory Parade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk let loose during the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup parade, but not every fan appreciated the expletive-filled show they put on during Sunday's event. Advertisement Both stars echoed UFC fighter Conor McGregor's famous line in speeches laced with expletives that stirred a mixed reaction on X. 'A lot of people don't like the way we play. They call us dirty. They call us nasty. They call us bullies,' Bennett said. 'So, I would like to take this time to apologize to absolutely (expletive) no one. We are the double champs. We do what the (expletive) we want.' Tkachuk followed with his own version of McGregor's quote, saying, 'I would like to apologize to absolutely (expletive) nobody because a double champ does whatever the (expletive) he wants.' Bennett and Tkachuk's unapologetic tone and language drew sharp criticism from some fans online, who took issue with the lack of restraint they showed during such a public celebration. Advertisement 'Show some class. There are kids in the crowd and you're supposed to be 'heroes' and 'role models,'' @BillHuntFreddy wrote. 'So much for winning with humility,' @greggparini posted. 'I'm sorry but this is so cringey,' @HskrsStarsBucs commented. Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) celebrates during the Stanley Cup championship parade and Navarro-Imagn Images 'The speeches by Tkachuk and Bennett are pretty classless. These guys are pro athletes with lots of kids listening and watching their every move…' @originalroyboy wrote. 'Classless display. Shame on the NHL for players on this team to act like this in public. It's a shameful display,' @Lawrence_Sprung posted. 'Yay, if I swear it will make me a better role model,' @McCrackerface opined. Advertisement "Why are they so cringe?" @LucidBee_ said. Related: NHL Analyst Demands Eight-Figure Salary for Panthers' Sam Bennett Related: Matthew Tkachuk's Three-Word Message on Connor McDavid Goes Viral This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
6 days ago
- Sport
- CBS News
Florida Panthers players thank fans, teammates at Stanley Cup victory rally
The Florida Panthers were honored with a parade and victory rally on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale for their back-to-back Stanley Cup victories. The parade on State Road A1A along Fort Lauderdale Beach started around noon. Players on buses waved to the crowds, numbered to be in the thousands. At points, players would hop their respective bus with Stanley Cup in hand and take it through the crowds lined along the street so they could get a first hand look at it, some even got to touch it. The players enjoyed themselves throughout the parade, chatting with fans and signing anything put in front of them. Just after 1:30 p.m., they assembled on a stage set up on the beach just north of 5th Street for a celebration rally. CBS Miami's Steve Goldstein was the master of ceremonies. Head coach Paul Maurice led off at the podium where he announced a proclamation from the team itself. "In Southeast Florida, 2025 is the summer of love. We know this, in the history of man, there is no chance that there have ever been this many Cat lovers in one spot," he said. He then opened his button-down shirt to his t-shirt with two cats on it, one representing each Stanley Cup win. He said his daughter made him do it. "In truth, so we leave here today together, the men behind me love you and all of you love the men behind me. So, we will ask this of you. The police officers and first responders, for all they do to keep us out of harm's way, this summer let's keep them out of harm's way. That will be our gist to all these people. All of you are a gift to us," he said. Panthers players express gratitude to fans The players who followed Maurice also expressed their sincere gratitude for the support shown from the fans and the organization. Panthers center Aleksander Barkov told the crowd that thanks to them the team was having amazing day and thanked them for their support during the course of the year. "This is amazing, what a day we are having with you guys, I want to say thank you to you," he said. Panthers right wing Sam Reinhart said the only thing he's heard all day was that this was the best parade that's ever happened in South Florida, and he has to agree. "Thank God I missed last year and not this year. I'm going to keep this real short and sweet, in honor of DJ Khaled, 'We da best' and I mean that," he said. Forward Matthew Tkachuk told the crowd that being at the parade was one of the best days in his life and the thanked everyone for making it fun and safe. He also thanked team owner Vincent Viola and general manager Bill Zito for bringing him on. "Everybody here, thank you guys so much for making this some of the most fun, and safe, these are memories I'm going to have for the rest of my life," he said. Defenseman Aaron Ekblad thanked the crowd for their support and the organization for believing in him. "All I have to say is 'Thank you. Thank you, fans, thank you my teammates, thank you Vinny, 11 (expletive) years you believed in me, Billy you believed in me," he said. When Center Sam Bennett, won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, was introduced, the crowd started chanting "ten more years." "This is truly incredible. You know a lot of people, they don't like the way we play. They call us dirty, they call us nasty, they call us bullies. So, I would like to take this time to apologize to absolutely (expletive) no one. We're the double champs and we do what the (expletive) we want," he said. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky thanked the crowd and said it's been a great year, a great playoff and great victory. Right wing Brad Marchand wrapped up the rally, telling the crowd he never imagined being part of something so special and he's so happy he doesn't have to play against the Panthers anymore.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
PHOTOS: Scenes from the Florida Panthers' 2025 Stanley Cup victory parade
For the second year in a row, fans by the thousands were turning up on Fort Lauderdale beach to celebrate the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup championship with a victory parade. These are some of the scenes from Sunday's festivities. More Panthers coverage: Panthers victory parade livestream: Watch the excitement on these webcams Today, Cats strut! Florida Panthers championship parade to bring thousands to Fort Lauderdale beach Dave Hyde: Smart? Strong? Loving? Panthers show what a championship culture looks like
BBC News
16-06-2025
- BBC News
Three Liverpool parade crash victims remain in hospital
Three people remain in hospital after a car drove into crowds of people during Liverpool FC's victory parade, police have said. More than 100 people were injured on 26 May when the vehicle hit supporters celebrating on Water Street in Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy told a police scrutiny meeting earlier that three of the victims are still in Doyle, 53, from Croxteth Park in Liverpool, has been charged with seven offences after the incident and he will next appear in court on 14 August. He faces charges of wounding with intent, causing grievous bodily harm with intent, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving. A total of 109 people were injured in the incident, with the youngest being nine years old. Chief Constable Kennedy said one of the three victims still in hospital had previously been discharged but has since been said officers were interviewing scores of witnesses and reviewing CCTV and social media footage, much of which has been provided by members of the public. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
05-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
India coach criticises parade where 11 were killed
India coach Gautam Gambhir has criticised the decision to host the victory parade where 11 people died on Wednesday and says his "heart goes out" to those were also injured outside the Stadium as Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated their Indian Premier League state chief minister Siddaramaiah told reporters that authorities had not expected the number of people who had turned out."If we are not ready to hold a road show we should not have done that," former India batter and IPL-winning captain Gambhir said."As simple as it can get. I know fans do get excited, everyone gets excited, but nothing compared to what happened yesterday." One police official told the BBC more than 200,000 people packed the streets to see the team parade through the streets to the stadium but police expected half of that official said a stampede occurred when people tried to push through a small Thursday, RCB said they would give 1,000,000 rupees (£9,000) to the families of those killed."I was never a believer that we need to have roadshows, never," Gambhir said."My heart goes out to the people who lost their lives."We need to be responsible. We need to be responsible citizens and responsible in every aspect because every life matters."You cannot at any point in time lose 11 people. We can be more responsible."
