There are few things that can replicate the feeling of having everyone behind you or, for that matter, against you.
And when everyone knows your name — enough to chant it — then it might as well be a superpower. Florida Panthers forward Anthony Duclair knows the feeling, being just one of many with a name that is chant-able.
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So what are Panthers fans chanting when Duclair has the puck? The answer is an easy one and it didn't require a lot of creativity.
What Panthers fans are chanting when Anthony Duclair touches the puck
It might sound like they're booing, but fear not, it's just "Duuuuuuuuuke," being shouted from the stands.
"Unbelievable; the fans have been awesome to me since I came here... I feel the love everyday, and I'm just so grateful and appreciative." @KatieEngleson catches up with Anthony Duclair during intermission, who speaks about what it was like hearing the "Duke" chants. pic.twitter.com/hM4e50bsod
— Bally Sports Florida: Panthers (@BallyPanthers) February 25, 2023
That style of chant has often been used around the NHL — and other leagues — with anyone's name that lends itself to that type of usage.
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Duclair entered the league with the New York Rangers during the 2014-15 season and their fans wasted no time. Already armed with the "Zuuuuucc" chants for Mats Zuccarello, the Garden Faithful broke out a new one to serenade the rookie with.
#Rangers Duclair on chants of "Duuuuke" ringing through MSG: "I love it every time. It doesn’t get old."
— Seth Rothman (@SethDRothman) October 28, 2014
And as fans across all sports continue to demonstrate — you never let a good long vowel go to waste.
