Overview

• On August 2, 2025, Florida Panthers forward Mackie Samoskevich brought the Stanley Cup to Sandy Hook Elementary School Memorial to honor the 20 students and six staff members killed in the 2012 shooting.
• Samoskevich, 22, grew up in Newtown, Connecticut, and attended Sandy Hook Elementary before moving to Reed Intermediate School at age 10.
• NHL tradition grants each Stanley Cup champion a 24-hour personal day with the trophy, which he dedicated to a community healing gesture.
• Fresh off a rookie season with 31 points in 72 games, Samoskevich has signed a one-year contract extension with the Panthers.
• His rise reflects a family hockey legacy, with twin sister Madeline “Maddy” and elder sister Melissa both advancing through collegiate and professional ranks.