Florida Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad brought the Stanley Cup home to Belle River on Saturday morning, much to the delight of thousands of fans at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre who lined up to have their photo taken with Ekblad and the trophy.
Ekblad, 28, the first overall pick by the Panthers in the 2014 NHL entry draft, has spent his career with the club.
A native of Windsor, Ekblad grew up in Belle River before moving to Barrie to play for the OHL’s Barrie Colts.
The Panthers won the Stanley Cup in June, in a thrilling seven-game series against the Edmonton Oilers.
Members of the winning team bring the cup to their home communities after the season ends.
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Florida Panthers Aaron Ekblad brought the Stanley Cup home to Belle River Saturday after the defenceman won the cup in a seven-game series with the Edmonton Oilers in June. Thousands lined up for hours to get their picture taken with Ekblad at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre Saturday, August 17, 2024. (Brian MacLeod/Windsor Star)Photo by Brian MacLeod /Windsor Star
Florida Panthers Aaron Ekblad brought the Stanley Cup home to Belle River Saturday after the defenceman won the cup in a seven-game series with the Edmonton Oilers in June. Thousands lined up for hours to get their picture taken with Ekblad at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre Saturday, August 17, 2024.Photo by Brian MacLeod /Windsor Star
Florida Panthers Aaron Ekblad’s name is etched on the Stanley Cup. Ekblad brought the Stanley Cup home to Belle River Saturday after the defenceman won the cup in a seven-game series with the Edmonton Oilers in June. Thousands lined up for hours to get their picture taken with Ekblad at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre Saturday, August 17, 2024.Photo by Brian MacLeod /Windsor STar
Thousands of people lined up at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre Saturday, August 17, 2024 to have their picture taken with Florida Panthers Aaron Ekblad who brought the Stanley Cup home to Belle River after the defenceman won the cup in a seven-game series with the Edmonton Oilers in June.Photo by Brian MacLeod /Windsor Star
