SUNRISE, FLORIDA - JUNE 24: Brandon Montour #62 of the Florida Panthers celebrates with his son, Kai, after Florida's 2-1 victory against the Edmonton Oilers in Game Seven of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 24, 2024 in Sunrise, Florida.
Six Nations community members say Brandon Montour and the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup victory means a lot for them because Montour can inspire kids to achieve their goals.Brandon Montour celebrates with his son, Kai, after Florida's 2-1 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. Kai was born during the Stanley Cup final series last year.
On Tuesday morning, Jaime said the result was still sinking in. The Panthers won the series 4-3 in Sunrise, Fla., a franchise first for the team. Florida Panthers defenceman Brandon Montour, centre, lifts the Stanley Cup trophy after Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers.
Before the final game, in a video on Facebook, Six Nations Coun. Greg Frazer thanked community members for sending in donations for the watch party which could go toward purchasing memorabilia and lawn signs, which were popular.In a post-game interview, Montour told Sportsnet that's exactly what he'll do.
An athlete as well, Martin said sports are a way for Indigenous people to connect with non-Indigenous communities. And, he said, "the impact of an Indigenous person winning at the highest level" is important.The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in the Stanley Cup final, ending the Oilers comeback playoff run and dashing the hopes of many Canadian hockey fans.
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