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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Stanley Cup travels from Florida to Canada, making stops to motivate fans along the way
Stanley Cup (via Getty Images) The Stanley Cup is known for being many things—a symbol of victory, style, and emotions. It continues its classic championship parade following the Florida Panthers' record-breaking win and the current tour already has some touching moments. From Matthew Tkachuk's birthplace in St. Louis to Brian Riedel's Wisconsin origins, the Stanley Cup seems to be making emotional stops all over North America before returning to Canada with Jonah Gadjovich. Stanley Cup stops at children's hospitals, first responders, and local fans on North American tour Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk brought the legendary trophy to his hometown of St. Louis recently and made a special visit to St. Louis Children's Hospital. The NHL sensation spent time with sick kids, taking photos and allowing them to touch the aura of hockey's Holy Grail. Matthew Tkachuk didn't leave it at that. He also honored local responders and stopped at his hometown favorite, OB Clark's—a home for the St. Louis hockey community. These are personal touches that indicate how players, such as Matthew Tkachuk, are utilizing their time with the Stanley Cup to return the favor in some way. Matthew Tkachuk's 2nd Day with the Stanley Cup Brian Riedel takes the Stanley Cup back to Wisconsin The next stop on the Cup's cross-country tour was Wisconsin, where it arrived with Florida Panthers athletic trainer Brian Riedel. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Riedel made an emotional stop at UW-Health's American Family Children's Hospital in Madison. 'I know some of these kids are going through some hard times, so just to put a smile on their face is all we want to do today and give them something to look at and admire and hopefully inspire them to be a Stanley Cup champion someday,' Brian Riedel told WMTV. Brian Riedel has played a key behind-the-scenes role in both of the Florida Panthers' championship runs. Before joining the NHL club, he was the head athletic trainer for the Hershey Bears, the American Hockey League affiliate. Jonah Gadjovich to share Stanley Cup with hometown crowd in Whitby, Ontario Florida Panthers forward Jonah Gadjovich will be bringing the Cup home to his hometown of Whitby, Ontario, on Tuesday. Jonah Gadjovich also plans to hold a public session where he'll reunite with other alumni members of the Whitby Minor Hockey Association. Also read: Connor McDavid's next team already decided? Report suggests one Stanley Cup contender has the edge For the Florida Panthers and their fans, the legacy of this victory will endure not only in books about history but also in the hearts of people in communities throughout North America. FAQs When was the Stanley Cup trophy commissioned? 1892 Who was it named after? Lord Stanley of Preston What is so special about Stanley cups? It is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards in professional sports. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Blackhawks Young Goalie Continues To Get Praise
The Chicago Blackhawks are hoping that goaltender Spencer Knight will become something special for them. The 2019 first-round pick undoubtedly has plenty of potential and has shown promise early on, but there is a real expectation that he has not hit his ceiling yet. During this past season split between the Florida Panthers and Blackhawks, Knight put together a 17-16-3 record, a .901 save percentage, and a 2.72 goals-against average in 38 games. Overall, it was a solid year for the youngster, and it will be fascinating to see what kind of season he has as the Blackhawks' starter in 2025-26 from here. In 95 career NHL games over four seasons, Knight has a 49-33-9 record, a .904 save percentage, and a 2.83 goals-against average. Due to his solid play over the year, he has now received more praise. Blackhawks' Spencer Knight is One of the Most Impressive Goalies Under 25 The NHL is full of young talent and the league has been getting younger in recent years. The Chicago Blackhawks have some of that young talent on their team and have impressive players at every position. NHL Fantasy/Edge has named their top 10 goalies who are 26 years old or younger for the 2025-26 season, and Knight was ranked at the No. 8 spot. Knight beat out Joel Hofer of the St. Louis Blues and Leevi Merilainen of the Ottawa Senators on the list. Given how Knight has performed early on in his career, him making this list is entirely fair. The potential for him to have a strong season in 2025-26 is there, and this is especially so if he taps into his potential more. Thus, he could be a good goalie for fantasy hockey managers to bring in once the big-name netminders are off the board. Former Blackhawks Forward Had Monster Year During the 2022 NHL off-season, the Chicago Blackhawks elected not to send forward Dylan Strome a qualifying offer. As a result, he became an unrestricted free agent (UFA) and signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Washington Capitals in July of that year. This was after Strome posted 22 goals and 48 points with the Blackhawks during the 2021-22 season. Photo Credit: © Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Panthers visit the Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final with the series tied
Florida Panthers right wing Mackie Samoskevich (25) defends Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) as goaltender Calvin Pickard (30) deflects a shot on goal during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Friday, June 13, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl scoring in overtime to tie the Stanley Cup Final for the Edmonton Oilers ensured the series against the Florida Panthers cannot be decided in Game 5 on Saturday night. Hockey's hallowed trophy will not yet be in the building. But it is guaranteed to be on Tuesday night back in Sunrise, making Game 5 another pivotal swing point in the NHL's championship series rematch. Advertisement 'The team that can move on fastest is going to be have the best chance,' Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk said. 'The team that moves on from this and team that recovers the fastest is going to have the bigger advantage.' The coaches involved, Florida's Paul Maurice and Edmonton's Kris Knoblauch, don't believe much in game-to-game momentum, and that theory has played out so far. Draisaitl and Brad Marchand traded OT heroics in the first two, the Panthers won the next in a rout, and took a three-goal lead in Game 4 before the Oilers erased it and got another from Draisaitl to even things up. The Oilers are favored to go up 3-2 and are slightly favored to win it all, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. The Panthers have won 10 of the 11 playoff series they have been in over the past three years, including a year ago beating Edmonton in seven games in the final. This has been different but still feels like it could go the distance. Advertisement 'It's two good teams, and they're equally matched and you're going to get some good hockey,' said 40-year-old Oilers winger Corey Perry, whose first intermission speech helped spark their Game 4 comeback. 'There are some superstars on both sides of the puck. It's fun to be a part of.' ___ AP NHL playoffs: and
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Matthew Tkachuk gets married in lavish wedding to cap off Panthers' Stanley Cup victory lap
Matthew Tkachuk's Stanley Cup victory lap featured two very special words this year: 'I do.' The star Panthers forward married fiancée Ellie Connell over the weekend, according to videos shared on social media, roughly one month after winning the Stanley Cup for the second consecutive season. The couple swapped vows at a church where Tkachuk, looking dapper in a dark tux, dipped his bride for a kiss as they walked down the aisle. 5 Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk wed Ellie Connell over the weekend. @FloridaPanthersDen/X Connell, who reportedly got engaged to the two-time NHL All-Star in 2024, stunned in a strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline. Once the party got underway at the reception, it was the groom's father, Hockey Hall of Famer Keith Tkachuk, who stole the spotlight as he was hoisted onto a chair as Chappell Roan's 'Pink Pony Club' blared in the background. The song was famously part of the Oilers' latest Stanley Cup run, which was thwarted in back-to-back years by the Panthers. 5 The groom's father, Keith Tkachuk, stole the spotlight at the reception. @evansannie/Instagram 5 The groom dipped his bride as they kissed. @SashaBarky/X Florida defeated Edmonton in six games this year after going to seven in 2024. 'We've got to be a dynasty now,' Tkachuk said in June. 'Three years in a row finals, two championships. This is a special group.' The Panthers have reached the Stanley Cup Final since 2023, losing in five that year to the Golden Knights. 5 Matthew Tkachuck in action for the Panthers during the Stanley Cup Final. NHLI via Getty Images Tkachuk was traded to the Panthers before the start of the 2022-23 season after spending the first six years of his NHL career with the Flames. Though Tkachuk was a factor in this year's Cup run — he scored eight goals across 23 playoff appearances — his postseason availability seemed murky after he sustained a lower-body injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off competition. 5 The Panthers hoisted the Stanley Cup in back to back years. AP He had not played since February. 'I've had some ups and downs throughout the playoffs, (but) now I'm feeling the best I've felt,' Tkachuck said. 'Personally, I'm very happy with where the health is and everything.' And now, he'll have a championship ring to pair with his wedding band.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Looking back at each Panthers postgame victory puck moment from latest Stanley Cup run
Over the past several seasons, the Florida Panthers have evolved into one of the NHL's premiere franchises.
