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CNN
a day ago
- Sport
- CNN
Florida Panthers crack and dent Stanley Cup as title celebrations roll on
It's fair to say that the Florida Panthers are enjoying their Stanley Cup victory celebrations – but they have come at the expense of the trophy itself. As the Panthers' celebrations kicked into gear, photographs from the festivities showed that the bowl of the trophy has sustained a crack while the bottom is dented. Reuters reported that the incidents happened in the hours after Florida's Game 6 romp over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday to secure its second straight Stanley Cup. Images and videos on social media showed the Panthers players celebrating their title victory at Elbo Bar in Fort Lauderdale with fans, including clips of players pouring beer from the Stanley Cup onto fans. A spokesperson for the Hockey Hall of Fame told the Associated Press that the Keepers of the Cup plan to have it repaired by the celebration parade on Sunday. A trophy suffering 'injuries' in title-winning celebrations isn't unheard of. In 2011, following international soccer giant Real Madrid's winning of Spain's premier cup competition – the Copa del Rey – defender Sergio Ramos dropped the trophy from the top of a double-decker bus amid the festivities, only for the team bus to run over it and leave the silverware with a huge dent in it. For the famed Stanley Cup, this year's predicament isn't even the wildest situation it has found itself in over its storied lifespan. In almost cartoon-like fashion, the Montreal Canadiens left the trophy on the side of the road after winning it in 1924. The story goes that a car carrying some of the team had stalled going up a hill, meaning players had to get out to push. It wasn't until they reached the top that they realized they had left one of the most famous trophies in the world behind. In 1994, a photo was taken of Kentucky Derby winner Go For Gin eating out of the trophy while at New York's Belmont Park after the New York Rangers had won the 'People's Trophy.' A post shared by CNN Sports (@cnnsport) Following the Detroit Red Wings' success in 2008, Kris Draper celebrated by putting his baby daughter in the Cup for a photo. Only she left behind a little surprise … by using the legendary trophy as a toilet. Pittsburgh Penguins forward Josh Archibald got creative with his celebrations, using his time with the Cup to baptize his son. Three-week-old Brecken was photographed receiving his blessing while sitting in the bowl at the top of the trophy. CNN's Ben Church, Agne Jurkenaite, Marco Chacon and Alicia Johnson contributed to this report.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Stanley Cup cracked and dented after Panthers' wild celebration of historic second consecutive championship
Made of silver Live Events Not the first time (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Stanley Cup , the most iconic trophy in hockey, has been damaged during the Florida Panthers ' celebration of their second consecutive to the Hockey Hall of Fame , the bowl of the Cup is cracked and the base is dented. The damage happened during celebrations that began Tuesday night( June 17) after the Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-1 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank team partied into the early morning hours and continued the festivities Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale.A spokesperson from the Hockey Hall of Fame confirmed that the 'Keepers of the Cup' are already taking the necessary steps to repair it. The trophy is expected to be restored in time for the Panthers' victory parade, scheduled for Sunday(June 22).The Stanley Cup, made of silver and a nickel alloy, weighs 37 pounds and is known to be somewhat delicate due to its age. It has been awarded to NHL champions for 131 years and has seen its fair share of wear and tear over is not the first time the trophy has been damaged during celebrations. The Tampa Bay Lightning dented it during a boat parade in 2021. A year later, the Colorado Avalanche accidentally damaged it on the ice just minutes after winning the Final. Over its long history, the Cup has been dropped, dented, and even submerged in swimming pools and the damage, the Florida Panthers are celebrating a historic achievement. Tuesday's victory marked the franchise's second consecutive Stanley Cup title. Forward Sam Reinhart scored four goals in the game, and center Sam Bennett was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player of the Panthers' championship parade will take place Sunday in downtown Fort Lauderdale, where fans are expected to pack the streets to celebrate the team's back-to-back victories. The Stanley Cup, likely freshly repaired, will be on full display once again.
Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Stanley Cup cracked and dented during Florida Panthers' celebration
A spokesperson for the Hockey Hall of Fame said the keepers of the Cup are taking the appropriate steps and plan to have it repaired by the celebration parade on Sunday. Made of silver and a nickel alloy, the 37-pound Cup is relatively malleable. Advertisement Damage is nothing new for the 131-year-old silver chalice that has been submerged in pools and the Atlantic Ocean and mishandled by players, coaches, and staff for more than a century. Just this decade alone, the Tampa Bay Lightning dropped the Cup during their boat parade in 2021 and the Colorado Avalanche dented it on the ice the night they won the following year.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Stanley Cup damaged as the Florida Panthers celebrate a second straight championship
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Stanley Cup is a little banged up, thanks to the Florida Panthers' celebration of back-to-back titles. The bowl of the famous trophy is cracked and the bottom is dented. Not for the first time and likely not the last. The Panthers won their second consecutive championship on home ice Tuesday night, beating Edmonton in six games. The team, following decades of tradition, partied with the Cup into the wee hours and kept the revelry going in Fort Lauderdale well into Wednesday afternoon. A spokesperson for the Hockey Hall of Fame said the keepers of the Cup are taking the appropriate steps and plan to have it repaired by the celebration parade on Sunday. Made of silver and a nickel alloy, the 37-pound Cup is relatively malleable. Damage is nothing new for the 131-year-old silver chalice that has been submerged in pools and the Atlantic Ocean and mishandled by players, coaches and staff for more than a century. Just this decade alone, the Tampa Bay Lightning dropped the Cup during their boat parade in 2021 and the Colorado Avalanche dented it on the ice the night they won the following year. ___ AP Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno contributed. ___ AP NHL playoffs: and
CTV News
2 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Stanley Cup damaged as the Florida Panthers celebrate a second straight championship
Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) kisses the Stanley Cup after defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Stanley Cup is a little banged up, thanks to the Florida Panthers' celebration of back-to-back titles. The bowl of the famous trophy is cracked and the bottom is dented. Not for the first time and likely not the last. The Panthers won their second consecutive championship on home ice Tuesday night, beating Edmonton in six games. The team, following decades of tradition, partied with the Cup into the wee hours and kept the revelry going in Fort Lauderdale well into Wednesday afternoon. A spokesperson for the Hockey Hall of Fame said the keepers of the Cup are taking the appropriate steps and plan to have it repaired by the celebration parade on Sunday. Made of silver and a nickel allow, the 37-pound Cup is relatively malleable. Damage is nothing new for the 131-year-old silver chalice that has been submerged in pools and the Atlantic Ocean and mishandled by players, coaches and staff for more than a century. Just this decade alone, the Tampa Bay Lightning dropped the Cup during their boat parade in 2021 and the Colorado Avalanche dented it on the ice the night they won the following year. AP Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno contributed.
