The Florida Panthers’ 2025 playoff journey has been all about their performance on the ice, but there’s also a fun off-ice tradition that revolves around Dairy Queen. So, veteran players Brad Marchand and Nate Schmidt have really stepped up by organizing some fun team outings to Dairy Queen. Schmidt has been super generous, treating everyone on both trips! Katie Engleson, the TV rinkside reporter, spilled the beans on this adventure. She posted on X, saying, “Carter Verhaeghe told me during our pregame interview that it’s usually Brad Marchand AND Nate Schmidt who organize their Dairy Queen excursions.”
Marchand, who really champions the brand, has been called the “biggest DQ advocate there is” by his teammate Carter Verhaeghe, who loves the cookie dough Blizzard as his go-to treat. This fun tradition really caught everyone’s eye during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals when cameras zoomed in on Marchand enjoying a bite from a spoon during the second intermission. After the game, Marchand joked that he was savoring a chocolate chip cookie dough Blizzard, showing off his love for Dairy Queen.
But later on, he explained that he was actually enjoying honey, which has been a personal favorite of his since he was a kid. The Panthers’ trips to Dairy Queen and Marchand’s funny antics have really given the team some light-hearted moments during the intense playoffs, and fans just love them for it. The experiences we’ve shared really highlight the team’s chemistry and show how important it is to mix intense competition with some good camaraderie and fun.
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