On Saturday, June 21, the storied Fort Lauderdale institution will host an exclusive event celebrating the 2025 Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, who clinched back-to-back victories this season. Guests will have the rare opportunity to meet Brad Marchand, Seth Jones, Tomas Nosek, and Jesper Boqvist during an afternoon that promises more than just autographs. With memorabilia signings, photo ops, and VIP access, this is where South Florida’s sports pride meets its flair for the theatrical.
Set against the backdrop of MAI-KAI’s lush interiors and timeless Polynesian architecture, the event offers a distinctive contrast—hockey’s hard edges softened by the restaurant’s immersive South Seas atmosphere. For nearly seven decades, MAI-KAI has been a touchstone of tropical dining and entertainment, known for its handcrafted tiki cocktails, authentic island cuisine, and the nation’s longest-running Polynesian Revue.
The venue’s signature experience continues into the evening, where ticket holders are encouraged to stay for a full dinner-and-show experience. Think: rum-fueled toasts, coconut shrimp, hula performances, and perhaps a celebratory Mai Tai in honor of the Panthers’ Cup-clinching season.
Doors open at 1:00 PM, welcoming fans into an environment that balances elegance with nostalgic kitsch. Ticket options are tiered for all levels of fandom:
Inscriptions starting at $20
Photo opportunities beginning at $50
Standard autograph signings starting at $40
Championship events often gravitate toward stadiums and convention centers—but this celebration invites you somewhere far more transportive. At MAI-KAI, the legacy of Florida’s hockey heroes will be toasted not in an arena, but beneath bamboo beams, amid flickering torches, and to the rhythm of island drums.
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