10-Year-Old Promposes to Anton Lundell at Panthers Parade

By Jade Alexander and Just Ben

June 23, 2025 at 6:38 am EDT

As hundreds of thousands flooded Fort Lauderdale to celebrate the Florida Panthers’ second straight Stanley Cup, 10-year-old Chloe Diaz had her own goal in mind—asking her favorite player, Anton Lundell, to her fifth-grade prom.

Chloe, armed with a sign and some serious hope, staked out a front-row spot along A1A. And her persistence paid off. As Lundell rolled by on the team bus, he spotted her sign, waved, and tossed over a string of Panthers-themed beads.

“He didn’t say anything,” Chloe said, “but he gave me these beads. It was really nice.”

While she didn’t get a yes or no, Chloe isn’t done. She plans to ask Lundell face-to-face at Monday’s autograph signing at CanesWear in Davie. Stay tuned, South Florida—this prom story isn’t over yet.

Jade Alexander

If you’re a native of South Florida, you know Jade from her many years on local radio as a Jock and on television as both an Entertainment Reporter and News Anchor. This Miami girl has hosted some pretty memorable shows, events, and parties in this town. She’s a hugger, the ultimate animal lover, and has never met a stranger.