BOCA RATON, Fla. — In a unique celebration of Florida Panthers hockey and Halloween, Todd Menard created an elaborate front yard display that's capturing attention in his Boca Raton neighborhood.
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Menard's Halloween decorations feature a hockey-themed graveyard commemorating the Panthers' Stanley Cup championship run, showcasing the team's path to victory in a creative and spooky way.
The detailed display includes grave markers for every team the Panthers defeated during last year's Stanley Cup run, along with analysts who predicted against the team.
Like many parents who create holiday displays, Menard received encouragement from his kids to bring the concept to life.
"This idea wasn't even my idea, this was my kids' idea. They saw a meme where the Panthers were doing a dance, a coffin dance, with the Oilers logo and they were like, 'Hey, we should do that, dad,'" Menard said. "It just came from there and I started putting it together in my head and this is where we're at."
The centerpiece of the display features a group of skeletons carrying a coffin with the Edmonton Oilers logo, commemorating the Panthers' Stanley Cup Final victory over the two-time finalist.
Neighbors have come to expect Menard's creative decorations, with many saying he outdid himself again this year.
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