The Stanley Cup trophy was damaged during a wild celebration by Gustav Forsling and his teammates after winning their second consecutive title. The trophy, which is now dented and cracked, will be repaired in time for the victory parade. The celebration included pouring beer from the trophy over fans, continuing a tradition of rough handling of the 131-year-old cup.
Wild Celebration Leaves Stanley Cup Trophy Damaged
Wild Celebration Leaves Stanley Cup Trophy Damaged
The celebration was wild when Gustav Forsling and his teammates celebrated their second consecutive Stanley Cup title. So wild that the iconic trophy ended up damaged.
According to AP, the trophy is significantly dented and has also developed a crack.
A spokesperson for the Hockey Hall of Fame stated that those responsible for the trophy will ensure it is repaired in time for the victory parade on Sunday.
According to the local newspaper Miami Herald, the cup was taken along when the team partied on Tuesday night at a bar in Fort Lauderdale with supporters, and the celebration continued on Wednesday.
Pouring Beer on Fans
A picture in the newspaper shows defense star Forsling along with forward star Matthew Tkachuk, who scored the cup-winning goal, pouring beer from the trophy over fans.
Florida secured the Stanley Cup victory for the second year in a row after winning at home against Edmonton in the sixth game on Tuesday night.
The 131-year-old and classic Stanley Cup trophy has endured rough treatment over the years, having been in the Atlantic Ocean and thrown into swimming pools.
For example, when Victor Hedman's Tampa Bay held a boat parade in 2021, the trophy was dropped into the water.