Video above: The latest news and weather headlinesAn executive of the Florida Panthers who resides in Jupiter has been suspended following alleged statements made on social media.According to a report by TSN, Florida Panthers vice chairman and alternate governor Douglas A. Cifu was suspended indefinitely by the National Hockey League for comments made on the social media platform X.Cifu has been suspended from any involvement with the Florida Panthers and the NHL. The comment allegedly made by an account associated with Cifu was made following the Panthers’ 2-0 win Sunday in Game 4 of the second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.“Eat @#$% 51st state anti semite loser. Israel now and forever. Until every last Hamas rat is eliminated,” the social media post linked to Cifu said.The comment was made during a conversation with a fan of the Maple Leafs that devolved into mentioning the Israel-Hamas war and Canada becoming the United States’ 51st state.“My behavior does not reflect the standards of the Florida Panthers organization and the Viola family.“I sincerely apologize to all those affected by my comments. I am committed to working with the NHL to amend my actions,” Cifu said in a statement provided by the Florida Panthers to WPBF 25 News on Tuesday.United States President Donald Trump has made several references to making Canada the 51st state of the United States of America, which was not well received by Canadians.The Israel-Hamas war has led to the deaths of tens of thousands of people in the region.Top headlines:Strong storms cause flooding and downed trees in Palm Beach CountyStay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
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An executive of the Florida Panthers who resides in Jupiter has been suspended following alleged statements made on social media.
According to a report by TSN, Florida Panthers vice chairman and alternate governor Douglas A. Cifu was suspended indefinitely by the National Hockey League for comments made on the social media platform X.
Cifu has been suspended from any involvement with the Florida Panthers and the NHL.
The comment allegedly made by an account associated with Cifu was made following the Panthers’ 2-0 win Sunday in Game 4 of the second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
“Eat @#$% 51st state anti semite loser. Israel now and forever. Until every last Hamas rat is eliminated,” the social media post linked to Cifu said.
The comment was made during a conversation with a fan of the Maple Leafs that devolved into mentioning the Israel-Hamas war and Canada becoming the United States’ 51st state.
“My behavior does not reflect the standards of the Florida Panthers organization and the Viola family.
“I sincerely apologize to all those affected by my comments. I am committed to working with the NHL to amend my actions,” Cifu said in a statement provided by the Florida Panthers to WPBF 25 News on Tuesday.
United States President Donald Trump has made several references to making Canada the 51st state of the United States of America, which was not well received by Canadians.
The Israel-Hamas war has led to the deaths of tens of thousands of people in the region.
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Strong storms cause flooding and downed trees in Palm Beach County
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