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Time of India
7 days 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
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Viral Labubu dolls stolen from makeup store in Orange
The Brief Several Labubu dolls were stolen from a makeup store in Orange. Security footage shows three men ransacking the store as they grab the viral dolls, along with a safe full of cash. The dolls have recently become a hot commodity, with some being sold online for over $200. ORANGE, Calif. - Labubu dolls have been flying off the shelves of stores around the US as people are eager to get their hands on the collectible monsters. The dolls, made by Pop Mart, have become a hot commodity, with many being resold online for over $200. This surge in demand has also attracted the attention of thieves. In Orange, several of the dolls were stolen from a small mom-and-pop makeup store. What we know Thieves targeted The Makeup Shack on Tustin Street around 5 a.m. June 3 stealing cash and the rare collectible dolls. Security footage shows three men ransacking the store as they search and grab the Labubus. The owner said the suspects also stole a safe containing several thousand dollars in cash, company vehicle titles, an iMac desktop, and personal belongings, including Yeezy shoes. RELATED:This year's Stanley cups: Labubu dolls are causing fights in stores What they're saying According to the store owner, the suspects, who were in a black late-model SUV, shattered the front glass entrance to gain entry. "We try our best to serve our customers and bring in trendy items for them to take advantage of, and we source it for them, and just kind of find everything they can under the same roof. And it just kind of breaks our hearts, knowing that we bring in something for them and someone has to, like, take it away from them," said co-founder Bertony Quezada. This is not the first break-in they've experienced, but it is the first in which specific collectible items were targeted, they said. Police are investigating the incident. The Source Information for this story came from The Makeup Shack.
