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On Saturday noon during the 2024 NHL Mascot Showdown, our beloved, cuddly mascots from around the league geared up for an exciting Street Hockey Game as the Eastern Conference faced their Western counterparts in a fast-paced and goal-filled street hockey game! But hey, Gritty, if you ever disappoint my boy Stanley C. Panther again...! Contents of this video: 00:00 Mascot Introductions 06:23 Group Photo 09:18 1st Period 20:35 2nd Period 29:22 3rd Period 40:02 Shootout 41:12 Winner Celebration & Group Photo 44:12 Bonus Footage: Stanley C. Panther Recorded, edited & uploaded by Reto “Kitwana Lion“ Kurmann. Host: Mike Todd Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 at the NHL Fan Fair in the South Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Special thanks to my big favorite and inspiration, Stanley C. Panther for the extra time he spent with me! There's truly no mascot like him, going the extra mile for his fans like me! Stanley C. Panther has a very special place in my heart and went great lengths to make sure to provide me with some extra magical moments. Back in 2006, I came from Switzerland to attend a Panthers game during my Florida vacation - and randomly met Stanley – without even knowing before that a mascot would be present. I had no idea about mascots as mascotting isn’t that big in my country. That random moment of meeting Stanley C. Panther would have a lasting impact on me. I was born with a birth defect called Congenital Varicella Syndrome that has relying me on a feeding tube. Up until 2014, this condition caused me to be bedridden for up to 150 days a year. During this time, after my 1st visit to a Panthers game, I began to research about Stanley C. Panther and mascots in general and found out what they do in the community. Watching Stanley’s heartwarming content that often had him visit little kids in hospitals, do charity work or attend birthday parties, helped me smile during a difficult time of my life. That‘s why he‘s so special to me, that‘s why I‘m so thankful for what he does to me & others! Thank you so much, Stanley, for all these little magical moments, the joy and smiles you spread to me during this weekend! You are truly South Florida’s Coolest Cat! Let’s Go PANTHERS! Lions are social animals! Telegram: @kitwanalion This video does not contain any product placement. DISCLAIMER: While this video is family-friendly and safe to watch for everyone, its main target audience are adults. It has therefore been set as “Not for kids“ to comply with the COPPA. Should you be unable to leave a comment below, please use my social media outlets listed above. Thank you! Yours Cuddly, Kitwana
