In a surprise that had resort guests and lucky locals reaching for their phones, the 2025 Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers made an unforgettable, unannounced stop along the Intracoastal Waterway at Sands Harbor Resort & Marina. Surprised visitors looked on as the team arrived by boat, Stanley Cup in tow, turning a laid-back afternoon into a legendary Pompano Beach moment.
Arriving by boat like true Florida royalty, the team pulled up dockside and turned a sunny afternoon into an impromptu celebration. Guests lounging at the resort were treated to an epic sight: hockey’s biggest trophy, a crew of victorious Panthers, and the ultimate off-season hang.
The players cooled off in the pool, enjoying some of Sands Harbor’s Waterfront Restaurant's most popular shareable bites and refreshing adult beverages. But the real highlight? Visitors got the once-in-a-lifetime chance to snap photos. No lines, no velvet ropes, just a spontaneous slice of hockey history.
It was a day no one expected, and one no one will forget. Pompano Beach is thrilled to have been a stop on the Panthers' championship celebration tour, and we hope they make it a tradition!
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