Florida Panthers’ Bennett Shares Stanley Cup at Broward Humane Society

Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett and his wife, Zoe, have made a significant impact on animal adoption efforts in Broward County through their nonprofit program, Benny's Buddies, which covers adoption fees at the Humane Society of Broward County for every goal Bennett scores. Following his impressive 41-goal season, including 15 in the Stanley Cup playoffs where he earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, Bennett signed an eight-year contract extension with the Panthers, promising continued support for the program. Recently, Bennett brought the Stanley Cup to the Humane Society, using the trophy to draw attention and encourage more adoptions, marking a special moment for the couple and the shelter. The initiative has already helped nearly 40 animals find homes, and both Bennetts are eager to expand their charitable work in the coming years. Zoe Bennett, an animal advocate and volunteer, and Sam view the program as a meaningful way to combine his hockey success with community impact. Their visits, including presenting the Stanley Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy to the shelter, have been celebrated by the Humane Society as a dream come true and a powerful way to promote animal adoption.