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Post by freecharlie on Jun 13, 2016 3:03:15 GMT
And while I think it went to the wrong team (I hate the penguins), it is the most beautiful trophy around. I get chills whenever I see it on TV and get giddy and fangirlish when I see it in person. I love that Bettman just keeps going when the entire crowd (no matter where he is) is booing.
So, a begrudging congratulation to the Penguins. Hockey is over for the season. Once my summer break is done, I will be anxiously waiting for October.
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Post by monicad on Jun 13, 2016 3:26:41 GMT
We're heartbroken here in San Jose. I've been a fan for over 20 years and was so hoping this would finally be our year; hopefully it won't be another 25 years again!
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Jun 13, 2016 3:27:47 GMT
Is that why practically every seat in the arena was still filled during the bringing out of the trophy? Or were there just way more pens fans than I thought?
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Post by leslie132 on Jun 13, 2016 3:31:18 GMT
Pittsburgh is celebrating tonight. It is always amazing to watch what these style of games do to (and for) the city.
Great job Pens!!! Bring Lord Stanley home!!
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 13, 2016 3:32:12 GMT
Is that why practically every seat in the arena was still filled during the bringing out of the trophy? Or were there just way more pens fans than I thought? It doesn't matter who wins, the Cup is sacred to hockey fans. It is just so amazing. It has so much history. I would never leave while it is being presented. |
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 13, 2016 3:33:39 GMT
We're heartbroken here in San Jose. I've been a fan for over 20 years and was so hoping this would finally be our year; hopefully it won't be another 25 years again! I'm sorry. I was cheering for you too. My Devils haven't won for 13 years and my Avs for 15, but I was at Game 7 when the Avs won it last and it was the most amazing experience (even if my Devils lost). There is nothing like Stanley Cup hockey. |
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Jun 13, 2016 3:38:39 GMT
Is that why practically every seat in the arena was still filled during the bringing out of the trophy? Or were there just way more pens fans than I thought? It doesn't matter who wins, the Cup is sacred to hockey fans. It is just so amazing. It has so much history. I would never leave while it is being presented. Darn, I thought it was just out of respect. I remember when the SF Giants won the World Series in Texas they had to celebrate in the locker room. |
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Post by Restless Spirit on Jun 13, 2016 3:41:12 GMT
I love watching the winning team "skate the cup". So much fun to see how / who they each hand it off too. So glad to see the Penguins win.....for my 9 yr old grandson. He's a huge Penguins fan. He's been playing hockey since he was 4/5 yrs old and he has always worn the #58 jersey for Chris Letang. It's been his travel baseball jersey number, too.  |
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Post by twinsmomfla99 on Jun 13, 2016 3:42:51 GMT
Pens fans were really hoping for a home win in Game 5 so it could have been presented on home ice, which has never happened in Pittsburgh. But we are happy to accept it in San Jose.
Y husband went to Game 1 last week in Pittsburgh. He said it was the most amazing experience!
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 13, 2016 3:44:23 GMT
It doesn't matter who wins, the Cup is sacred to hockey fans. It is just so amazing. It has so much history. I would never leave while it is being presented. Darn, I thought it was just out of respect. I remember when the SF Giants won the World Series in Texas they had to celebrate in the locker room. It is, but not for the other team. It is respect for what it takes to win the Cup...16 wins. It is respect for the history of the Cup. It is respect for the game. The Stanley Cup is different from other trophies. There is only one (well actually three, but one presentation cup). They don't make a new one each year. Instead, the player's names are engraved on it. When the ring is full, the top ring is taken off and a new one is added. They don't make a Cup each year. It is beautiful |
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Post by bunnyhug on Jun 13, 2016 3:49:06 GMT
Two weeks ago, the Stanley Cup (and its handler!) were at my house for a photo session! My dh was on the Memorial Cup host committee, and they had both trophies there for fans to have pictures with. Before the Stanley Cup was flown out, we got a private visit--I'm not sure my husband has ever been that excited before, including our wedding and kids' births, lol!
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 13, 2016 3:49:53 GMT
Two weeks ago, the Stanley Cup (and its handler!) were at my house for a photo session! My dh was on the Memorial Cup host committee, and they had both trophies there for fans to have pictures with. Before the Stanley Cup was flown out, we got a private visit--I'm not sure my husband has ever been that excited before, including our wedding and kids' births, lol! That is super awesome. I would LOVE that and it probably would be the highlight of my life. |
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Post by mellyw on Jun 13, 2016 3:57:22 GMT
I was so hoping the Pen's would win it on home ice. My Grandmother was a huge Pittsburgh sports fan, so I can't help but cheer for them.
Now to get my Red Wings back on track. Yes, I know they are a hated team, but man, it's the only sports team Detroit has that is consistently not sh*t.
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 13, 2016 4:00:22 GMT
Now to get my Red Wings back on track. Yes, I know they are a hated team, but man, it's the only sports team Detroit has that is consistently not sh*t. As an Avs fan, it is my duty to hate the Red Wings, but as they no longer play in the West they are no where near the top of my hatred list (I'm a Devils fan too, after all) I hate the Penguins Rangers Flyers Cannucks Kings even more. |
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Post by mellyw on Jun 13, 2016 4:04:54 GMT
Now to get my Red Wings back on track. Yes, I know they are a hated team, but man, it's the only sports team Detroit has that is consistently not sh*t. As an Avs fan, it is my duty to hate the Red Wings, but as they no longer play in the West they are no where near the top of my hatred list (I'm a Devils fan too, after all) I hate the Penguins Rangers Flyers Cannucks Kings even more. It still feels so weird that they aren't! I was cheering on the Blues in the playoffs (I live near St. Louis now), sure would have been cool if they had got past the Sharks. The city could have used some good sports news after losing the Rams. |
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 13, 2016 4:12:03 GMT
As an Avs fan, it is my duty to hate the Red Wings, but as they no longer play in the West they are no where near the top of my hatred list (I'm a Devils fan too, after all) I hate the Penguins Rangers Flyers Cannucks Kings even more. It still feels so weird that they aren't! I was cheering on the Blues in the playoffs (I live near St. Louis now), sure would have been cool if they had got past the Sharks. The city could have used some good sports news after losing the Rams. My youngest son is a Blues fan. We were actually hoping for a Blues-Lightning Final because we were in Florida last week and would have tried to go. |
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Post by luvnlifelady on Jun 13, 2016 6:52:14 GMT
I'm a Penguins and am glad they won it. They replaced their coach this year mid-season so maybe the Pirates should take note of that. They are doing horribly right now so hockey kept me focused on something fun.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 10:37:28 GMT
We're not pens fans here but dh is a Carl Hagelin fan so he's OK with that. I was hoping to see the sharks win. Maybe burns will trim that beard now!
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Post by Meri-Lyn on Jun 13, 2016 13:21:55 GMT
I wanted the Sharks to win after the Penguins beat my Bolts. BOOO!! But the Trophy Presentation is such an honor. Congratulations to them.  |
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Post by mystuffandnat on Jun 13, 2016 13:42:50 GMT
So sorry it came back to the CITY OF CHAMPIONS4 world series 6 super bowls and 4 STANLEY CUPS!!!!WAY TO GO PENS  |
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Post by maryland on Jun 13, 2016 13:52:36 GMT
I don't like them either, (Capital's fan) and I live in Pgh. But my 16 yr. old daughter's boyfriend is a big fan, and they watched the game together at our house last night. Well, I really like the boyfriend, so I had to pull for the Penguins for the first time (and I have lived here for 26 yrs.)
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Post by maryland on Jun 13, 2016 13:57:29 GMT
I was so hoping the Pen's would win it on home ice. My Grandmother was a huge Pittsburgh sports fan, so I can't help but cheer for them. Now to get my Red Wings back on track. Yes, I know they are a hated team, but man, it's the only sports team Detroit has that is consistently not sh*t. I have lived in Pgh. for 26 years and have never been able to cheer for a Pgh. team (except once). I lived in Troy, MI for about 2 yrs. and fell in love with all their teams and the city! My oldest was born in Royal Oak and lived there 2 months and she is a Red Wings fan! We love Michigan! |
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on Jun 13, 2016 14:28:15 GMT
Never watched it because I abhor Crosby so much yeah I'm canadian and hate the dude lol. He always has a piss poor attitude and pouts. I usually will tune in to see the cup get shined up and hoisted but didn't this year.
I was really hoping when Crosby touched the conference cup that it would be bad luck for the team and they wouldn't win the Stanley Cup. DUH you never touch the conference cup. Iginla did that the year they went all the way to the end and then lost in game 7 ugh. Well actually they scored the winning cup goal in game 6 but we never realized it until afterwards the puck was clearly over the line, thanks Iggy for that curse you bastard lol.
I always laugh when Betmen gets booed too he just keeps going like they are really cheering him lol.
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Post by GiantsFan on Jun 13, 2016 15:22:04 GMT
It was a sad night for us Sharks fans! But I guess someone has to lose. :/ This West Coast girl never paid much attention to hockey until I met XH and then then Sharks came onto the scene. We scraped money together for season tix the first years when they played at the Cow Palace and then at the Tank. And freecharlie , you're right is is the most beautiful trophy in sports. It's all 35 lbs of shiny, and engraved with everyone's name on it. ETA - The good news last night was the Giants beat the Dodgers for a five game lead in the West! |
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Post by jesq on Jun 13, 2016 16:19:14 GMT
As a Pens fan, I was thrilled with last night's outcome.
During the Cup presentation last night, someone said that it is engraved at a little jewelry shop in Montreal. We are going to be in Montreal this weekend and plan to visit the shop (even though the Cup won't be there then).
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Post by mellyw on Jun 13, 2016 18:00:03 GMT
I was so hoping the Pen's would win it on home ice. My Grandmother was a huge Pittsburgh sports fan, so I can't help but cheer for them. Now to get my Red Wings back on track. Yes, I know they are a hated team, but man, it's the only sports team Detroit has that is consistently not sh*t. I have lived in Pgh. for 26 years and have never been able to cheer for a Pgh. team (except once). I lived in Troy, MI for about 2 yrs. and fell in love with all their teams and the city! My oldest was born in Royal Oak and lived there 2 months and she is a Red Wings fan! We love Michigan! I seriously just texted my DD's boyfriend. We both agreed years ago that Detroit sports fans are born, not bred! Now I can tell him I've talked to someone who actually *chose* to be a Detroit fan!! My siblings & I became Pittsburgh fans because we wanted something to cheer along with Grandma about (she who I get my sports craziness from). Cause battle lines were drawn in college sports, Grandma & cousins who lived Ohio, & my family, who lived in Michigan (except my Dad, who is still a die hard Ohio State fan. Pretty sure he was dropped on his head at least 10 times as a baby!). Fun times! |
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Post by mellyw on Jun 13, 2016 18:04:43 GMT
It still feels so weird that they aren't! I was cheering on the Blues in the playoffs (I live near St. Louis now), sure would have been cool if they had got past the Sharks. The city could have used some good sports news after losing the Rams. My youngest son is a Blues fan. We were actually hoping for a Blues-Lightning Final because we were in Florida last week and would have tried to go. How on earth did he become a Blues fan? |
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 13, 2016 19:14:45 GMT
My youngest son is a Blues fan. We were actually hoping for a Blues-Lightning Final because we were in Florida last week and would have tried to go. How on earth did he become a Blues fan? the blues have some former avs, they signed brodeur for a short period and I don't know what else swayed him...at least he quit liking the red wings |
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 13, 2016 19:16:21 GMT
You can touch it IF you have already won it.
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on Jun 13, 2016 20:45:11 GMT
You can touch it IF you have already won it. Hmm never heard that before and you rarely see any team touch it when they are presented with so they must believe the urban legend too lol |
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