Finals Fever: Fans at home support Panthers in Stanley Cup Finals opening game
Briefly

The article covers the enthusiastic scene outside the Amerant Bank Arena, where long-time Florida Panthers fans celebrated their team's entry into the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers. Among them, Dana Ross shared her emotional connection to the team after being a fan for over 31 years, reminiscing about past triumphs. The fan atmosphere was electrifying, with cheers for players during the pre-game while thousands gathered for a thrilling viewing experience, despite the game's actual location being far away. Newcomer Mike Whitt highlighted the excitement of the watch party atmosphere, sharing the joy of communal support.
Dana Ross, a lifelong Panthers fan, expressed immense joy over her team's journey: "Ever since I was a little girl, I loved going to the games. I cried like a baby last year when we won. So, anything now is just a bonus!"
Mike Whitt, experiencing his first watch party, said, "This is my first time at a watch party, my first time in this kind of atmosphere... It's so much fun watching the game this way, such a great time."
Read at Miami Herald
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