The Stanley Cup has been through a lot. It has spent time in a swimming pool, it’s been used as an ice cream bowl and it was accidentally lit on fire. Those are just a few of the incredibly ridiculous, yet true stories of the legendary trophy. All hockey fans should take some time to review the history of the Cup. It’s fascinating.
Based on a couple recent pictures, the Penguins have already added to that legend by denting the bottom of the Cup.
Matt Cullen carries the #stanleycup onto the plane, back to @penguins country as a champion. @NHL @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/XvWkujNReQ
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) June 13, 2016
See the bottom of the Cup? It’s supposed to be circular, but someone clearly dropped it and dented the base.
Here’s another look:
Arriving back home as 2016 #stanleycup champions. @NHL @HockeyHallFame @penguins pic.twitter.com/2YYCBRL6K7
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) June 13, 2016
This isn’t the first time the Cup has been dented/damaged. In fact, it happens pretty regularly which is kind of expected considering the insane victory tour the Cup goes on each year. It’ll be back to its normal non-dented self in no time.
