The Florida Panthers and Amerant Bank are teaming up to support veterans throughout South Florida.

As the Official Bank of the Panthers, Amerant Bank will donate $40 for each save made by a Panthers goaltender throughout the regular season and playoffs through the "Saves for Vets" campaign. The funds generated by these saves will directly support veteran-focused nonprofit organizations within the South Florida area.

2024-25 Saves for Vets Tracker

Saves for Vets 2024-25

2022-23 Final Saves For Vets Count

Amerant Saves for Vets 2022-23

The proceeds from the 2022-23 Amerant Bank x The Florida Panthers Saves for Vets campaign provided funding to the following military nonprofits:

  • Broward County Community Development Corporation
  • Chariots On Ice Sled Hockey
  • DELIVER THE DREAM INC
  • Faith-Hope-Love-Charities, Inc.
  • Heart2Heart Outreach of South Florida
  • Our Father's House Soup Kitchen Inc.
  • Rebuilding Together Broward County, Inc
  • Soldiers' Angels
  • The 22 Project, Inc

Veterans Leading The Panthers

Viola - Saves for Vets

Vincent J. Viola

Chairman, Owner & Governor

A graduate of the U.S. Army Airborne, Air Assault, Infantry, and Ranger Schools, Mr. Viola served as an infantry officer in the 101st Airborne Division, and his dedication to the U.S. military additionally led to his creation of the Florida Panthers' Heroes Among Us program, which has honored hundreds of veterans, and counting, since its inception in 2013.

Stevenson - Saves for Vets

Rob Stevenson

Chief Operating Officer

After graduating from Navy Officer Candidate School, Stevenson served two tours in Afghanistan with SEAL Team TWO, earning a Bronze Star Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army and Navy Commendation Medals. He is currently a Lieutenant Commander serving as an Executive Officer of the SEAL Navy Reserve Unit at SEAL Team Eighteen.