Inside an Unforgettable Day on the Water with the Florida Panthers and Lord Stanley’s Cup
- Michael Cunniff
- Jun 23
- 3 min read
By Michael, Founder of The Super Agency
🏆 A Day I’ll Never Forget: Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup Celebration on the Water
Friday, June 21st, 2025 — A date I’ll always remember. As the founder of The Super Agency, I’m blessed to be invited into rooms and experiences that most only hear about.
This day was one of those once-in-a-lifetime moments: a private yacht barhop across South Florida with Solaris Power Yachts & the newly crowned Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers.
The Call That Changed My Day
It was around 11:00 AM when I got a call from one of my longtime mentors—someone I’ve spoken about before in Podcasts, Anko Mast, the founder of VanDutch Yachts (Yacht hull photographed below at Ferrari Fort Lauderdale).
He asked a simple question:
“Can you be at the docks by 1 PM?”
He didn’t need to say much more.
I was told I’d be joining the Florida Panthers, their entire front office, and Lord Stanley’s Cup for a barhopping yacht party coordinated by Solaris Power Yachts by none other than Carter Verhaeghe. It also happened to be (MVP) Sam Bennett’s birthday, who was going viral for a quick speech from the night before at E11even in Miami Beach.
And just like that, the day was set in motion.
🚨 Special Guests, Viral Moments, and Stanley Cup Vibes
The celebration kicked off at Ocean Prime, and with a full Broward Sheriff escort, the Panthers were on their way.
As we cruised through the Intracoastal to hotspots like Shooters Waterfront, Bokampers, and eventually Pompano Beach Sands Harbor Waterfront Bar & Grill, fans lined the docks and even drank from the Stanley Cup.
Solaris Power Yachts played host to this high-energy parade on water.
🎥 A Moment for Diamond Dave
In a moment that made my entire day, Carter Verhaeghe approached me and asked, “Is there anything I can do for you?”, as a fly on the wall on quite possibly the coolest yacht trip in history, I said, "no, this is amazing and i'm just grateful to be here with you guys" I thought of my friend Diamond Dave—a passionate Tampa Bay Lightning season ticket holder who absolutely worships Carter. I told Carter this guy has said his said your name to me more then any other human I know, he loves you!
I told Carter the cliff notes of Diamond Dave’s story, and he didn’t hesitate. "Turn the camera around, let's go" -Carter
see the video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLIiPLNScaL/?hl=en
We turned on the camera, and Carter gave Dave the shoutout of a lifetime—congratulating his mother on 30 years of sobriety.
That kind of gesture? Pure class.
🤝 Conversations with Legends
Later in the day, I found myself in conversation with Brad Marchand, who’s been instrumental in the Panthers' championship push since midseason. I told him how my first-ever hockey sweater was a Boston Bruins jersey—a nod to my family roots. I made a promise to my dad: If the Panthers win the Cup, I’ll buy a Marchand jersey. Brad smiled, took my hat, and signed it.
Then came Nate Schmidt, one of the most joyful, grateful people I’ve met in pro sports.
We talked about his journey—how he was almost written off by the NHL—and now here he was, a Stanley Cup Champion.
His story is a testament to perseverance, humility, and showing up with a good attitude.
🤫 A Word from Coach Paul Maurice
I also had a powerful conversation with Coach Paul Maurice, though the details are something I’ll save for a podcast or DM. Let’s just say it was real, full of passion, and reminded me that greatness isn’t built alone—it’s a team effort, forged in the trenches.
🏝️ South Florida Living, The Super Agency Style
From poolside Cup dives in Pompano Beach to real moments with NHL legends, this day reminded me why I do what I do. South Florida is more than sunshine and palm trees—it’s about community, access, and celebrating greatness when it happens right in our backyard.
📹 Watch the Experience
This is more than a celebration—it’s a glimpse behind the scenes of what it means to win, to persevere, and to share joy with fans who’ve been there every step of the way.
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