Boy, 8, rides on Florida Panthers parade double-decker bus after proving loyalty

SUNRISE, Fla. – Eight-year-old Bryson Rosen, a well-known local super fan, was on one of the Florida Panthers’ double-decker buses on Sunday during the parade in Fort Lauderdale Beach. He was holding a little Stanley Cup.

Bryson traveled from his home in Parkland to New York to watch his Florida Panthers team defeat the Rangers. During a game, he was on camera showing off his muscles.

When Local 10 News met him, Bryson was confident and loyal. He knew the Florida Panthers was going to beat the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup Final.

He quickly shouted, “Let’s go Panthers!” Some fans believed his flexing brought the team good luck.

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MAIN STORY: Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Championship: After waiting 30 years, fans’ joy defies rain, lightning, flood advisory

• Double-decker buses line up with players holding Stanley Cup and title belt
• Balcony parties start at Beach Place; Elbo Room turns into the epicenter
• Fans start to celebrate as Fort Lauderdale Beach prepares for parade, rally

Sights and sounds during the parade

Speeches and cheers during the rally

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(Warning: Public expletives during live coverage)