In tangential Red Wings news:
New Red Wings forward Vladimir Tarasenko is closing his summer with an important day–his day with the Stanley Cup–and the former Florida Panthers forward chose to spend his time with several important organizations.
Per 7 News Miami’s Chantal Cook:
A hockey star stopped by a South Florida hospital with a generous gift.
Florida Panthers player Vladimir Tarasenko appeared at Broward Health Medical Center on Tuesday. He donated $10,000 which will go towards helping children and their families.
“We believe that the way you treat people, you get it back at the end of the day. So we wanted them to see and also spend together as much time as we can,” said Tarasenko.
The day was spent interacting with the kids. The Stanley Cup was also present as part of the NHL Champions’ tour.
Each player is afforded one day with the trophy.
And Local 10’s Christian De La Rosa:
Following the Florida Panthers’ victory over the Edmonton Oilers earlier this summer, the team has been taking the historic trophy across the globe to celebrate.
On Tuesday, former Panthers forward Vladimir Tarasenko, who has since signed with the Detroit Red Wings, shared the Cup with youngsters at the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County.
Panthers mascot Stanley C. Panther was also at the fun event where Tarasenko also donated $10,000 to the Boys & Girls Club.
NHL.com’s Anna Kulesa also reported from the scene…
Vladimir Tarasenko spent his day with the Stanley Cup putting smiles on faces.
The Florida Panthers forward brought the trophy to visit patients at Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday.
Tarasenko and his family were greeted with cheers by the staff and patients as they arrived at the hospital with the Stanley Cup in a video posted to social media.
The two-time Stanley Cup champion kicked off the visit by donating $10,000 to the hospital which will help the children and their families.
He later drew pictures with the patients and even let them hold Lord Stanley.
Tarasenko and his family ended the visit by posing for a picture on the roof of the hospital with the Cup.
There’s a 47-second Twitter video from Broward Health available to view…
Broward Health had the pleasure of hosting Stanley Cup Champion Vladimir Tarasenko and his family today! Thank you for sharing the excitement with us and bringing the Stanley Cup magic to our team. #StanleyCupChampion #VladimirTarasenko @FlaPanthers #StanleyCup @tara9191 pic.twitter.com/rX3seCLLgc
— Broward Health (@BrowardHealth) August 27, 2024
And two videos from Tarasenko’s “Day with the Cup”:
