Sorry everyone, it has been a while since I posted on this blog. The Cup Finals have come and gone and now each Bruin is having his day with the beloved sports trophy. It was terrific to see the European players celebrate their Stanley Cup in style.
Most players seem reluctant to publicize their appearances with the Cup, fearing the crowds would simply be too large at each destination. Huge crowds turned out in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to see Kaberle, Krejci, and Chara bring home the fruit of their labour. In a sign of respect and acknowledgement of their roots, each champion brought the Cup to their parents or their local rink. Chara made several public appearances with the Cup and met with the mayor of his town in Slovakia. He spent several hours with his family and friends before placing the Cup on a hillside at sunset making for an iconic Cup photograph. The following night, Chara rented out a large Castle and hosted a large dinner party for his friends and family.
Shawn Thornton celebrated in style yesterday in his hometown of Oshawa and on top of the world at the CN Tower in Toronto. This morning, Daniel Paille brought the Stanley Cup to Niagara Falls and took it for a ride on the Maid of the Mist tourist boat. Imagine taking a trip to Niagara Falls and seeing the Stanley Cup hoisted high above the misty, circling rapids of the Horseshoe basin. Later today, Paille brought Lord Stanley’s Trophy to his home of Welland, ON, where the town has rolled out the red carpet for “Dan Paille Day.”
Rich Peverley has the Cup today and he's making his way around Guelph, ON after a brief stop at the family home. Plenty of pictures on the Bruins feed including Guelph police officers taking their turn with the Cup.
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