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Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk flies with the Thunderbirds in an F-16 ahead of Fort Lauderdale show
Tkachuk endured more than 9 Gs and briefly took the controls during a practice flight with Lt. Tyler Keener.
- On Friday, Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk flew in an Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon ahead of this weekend's Fort Lauderdale Air Show, riding in the back seat during a practice flight with Lt. Tyler Wrath Keener.
- Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola, a West Point graduate, ensures the team pays tribute to veterans at every home game, establishing the military ties that made Tkachuk's participation a natural fit for the organization.
- During the flight, Tkachuk withstood more than 9 G's of force and briefly took the controls, while the Thunderbirds later presented him with a photo of the team flying past Mount Rushmore and a commemorative pin.
- Tkachuk expressed deep patriotism, stating "It's the best country in the world" and crediting the freedom to enjoy America to those working behind the scenes in service roles.
- Later this month, Tkachuk will compete at the world championships aiming to become the first American in hockey's Triple Gold Club, following his Stanley Cup and Olympic gold achievements.
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Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk flies with the Thunderbirds in an F-16 ahead of Fort Lauderdale show
Matthew Tkachuk got to fly over his house Friday in an F-16. The Florida Panthers forward had an unforgettable experience with the Air Force's Thunderbirds.
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Panthers' Tkachuk flies with Thunderbirds in F-16
The star forward for the Florida Panthers was a civilian passenger with the Air Force’s air demonstration squadron Friday, getting to ride in the back seat of a Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon ahead of this weekend's Fort Lauderdale Air Show.
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