A Trophy on the Move
The Stanley Cup, the oldest trophy in North American professional hockey, will be on display at Dunkin’ Park in Hartford on Tuesday, inviting fans to snap photos between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The event is free, and every contribution will be directed to the Tunnel To Towers Foundation, which provides financial assistance to families of first‑responders who perished on September 11.
Organizers say the appearance in Connecticut is the result of a partnership between the Hockey Hall of Fame and Bob Gorman, the former equipment manager of the Whalers, who helped coordinate the trophy’s itinerary across the region.
Over the past weeks the silver bowl has journeyed far beyond the rink, having been showcased in Denmark and Finland, taken to a brewery in Milford, and displayed in North Carolina before arriving in central Connecticut. Each stop has drawn crowds of enthusiasts eager to catch a glimpse of the storied artifact.
The Carolina Hurricanes captured the championship two months ago and have since made a point of sharing the trophy with local schools and community rinks, including a visit to Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown and a youth hockey facility in the same town.
Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere celebrated his team’s victory at Dockside Brewery in Milford, where a private gathering of teammates and family marked the milestone before the cup continued its tour.