Florida Panthers Switch Out Their Uniforms for Party Outfits During Celebration Lap Through Miami
Miami, FL (June 26, 2024) – In an unforgettable night that hockey fans will talk about for years, the Florida Panthers painted the town red to celebrate their first thrilling victory in franchise history. The team started their celebrations with an extravagant dinner party at South Beach’s newest dining hotspot, CATCH Miami Beach, before continuing their night at the ultraclub E11EVEN Miami.
A Decadent Victory Dinner at CATCH Miami Beach
On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, the Florida Panthers kicked off their victorious celebrations by taking over half of the main dining room at CATCH Miami Beach to indulge in a decadent 4-course victory meal. The atmosphere was electric as team captain Aleksander Barkov made an impromptu grand entrance into the restaurant by parading the Stanley Cup throughout the dining room, prompting an eruption of applause and cheers from fellow diners. Continuing tradition, teammates Matthew Tkachuk and Aaron Ekblad took turns passing the Stanley Cup around overhead, while pouring beer into each other’s mouths from the trophy. Restaurant-goers eagerly joined in the celebration, taking pictures with the coveted trophy and reveling in the victory alongside their hockey heroes. Professional boxer Ryan Garcia was also spotted nearby, taking selfies with some of the players and congratulating the team on their monumental win.
An Over-the-Top Celebration at E11EVEN Miami
Following dinner, the championship team took their celebration to ultraclub E11EVEN Miami. Just before midnight, the team stormed the red carpet with team captain Aleksander Barkov holding the Stanley Cup above his head, greeted by hundreds of awaiting fans. Before making their way into the club, the team paused to take some group photos and signed a jersey that would soon be hoisted into the air at the center of the nightclub.
Inside the club, the Panthers celebrated in true E11EVEN fashion. The iconic Queen anthem “We Are the Champions” played as confetti, smoke machines, and dazzling lights filled the venue. All teammates took to the center stage with the trophy, spraying over 10 bottles of champagne on eagerly awaiting Panthers fans. Carter Verhaeghe, Kyle Okposo, and Sam Bennett were seen passing the Stanley Cup down the line of tables as teammates cheered on one another, and the crowd went wild.
Aleksander Barkov was seen sipping Ace of Spades straight from the bottle and enthusiastically spraying the champagne onto fans and fellow teammates. He and teammate Matthew Tkachuk also shared a bottle of E11EVEN Vodka, taking celebratory shots together. Ryan Lomberg amped up the crowd by crowd-surfing amongst the exhilarated fans, adding to the unforgettable night of revelry.
At around 12:30 AM, Barkov was spotted sneaking out of the ultraclub with the Stanley Cup in hand to ensure the trophy made it home safely. Once the cup was secure, he immediately headed back into E11EVEN, pausing along the way to greet and take selfies with excited fans.
Conclusion
The Florida Panthers’ wild celebration of their 2024 Stanley Cup victory was a night to remember, filled with lavish meals, champagne showers, and fan interactions that will be talked about for years to come.
Photo Gallery
Check out the images from the Florida Panthers’ celebration at CATCH Miami Beach and E11EVEN Miami. (Credit: Alexander Tamargo/GETTY Images for E11EVEN Miami)