The Stanley Cup’s summer tour is underway and the iconic hockey award is returning to its country of origin in just a few short days.
Since the Florida Panthers won the NHL‘s top prize in late June, the Cup has been making rounds across hot spots in the southern U.S., appearing at trendy clubs and restaurants and even on a fishing trip in the Keys.
As per tradition, members of the team that wins Lord Stanley’s prize get a day with it, including six players from Ontario.
Ohsweken’s Brandon Montour will have it June 24 and plans to hoist it around Six Nations of the Grand River.
The territory’s officials say an event will run between 1 and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, culminating in a parade and celebration at the Sports and Culture Memorial Arena.
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