Panthers' Matthew Tkachuck 'grateful to be an American' as team celebrates Stanley Cup title with Trump

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Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk had a proud American moment at the White House on Monday as he and his team celebrated their Stanley Cup victory with President Donald Trump.

Tkachuk, who was one of six Americans on the championship-winning roster last season, was able to address the president during the celebration.

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President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Matthew Tkachuk during a ceremony with the Florida Panthers NHL hockey team to celebrate their 2024 Stanley Cup victory in the East Room of the White House on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

"Thank you, Mr. President, for having us today. We greatly appreciate it. Being one of the few Americans, who loves this country so much, it’s such an incredible day for myself. You wake up every day really grateful to be an American. So, thank you," he said.

Tkachuk then told the president about how special the group of men behind him are. Florida appeared in the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive time last season and were able to finally get over the hump and win the trophy for the first time in franchise history.

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President Donald Trump, center, poses for a photo with Aleksander Barkov, left, and Matthew Tkachuk with a jersey and a hockey stick during a ceremony with the Florida Panthers NHL hockey team to celebrate their 2024 Stanley Cup win, in the East Room of the White House on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

"This team and this group of guys is special," he added. "Everybody sees what we do