It’s “Hockey Day in Humboldt” and there’s no doubt what the main attraction is.
The Stanley Cup is visiting the small Saskatchewan community, as Washington Capitals forward Chandler Stephenson decided to bring it to Humboldt.
Stephenson, who is from nearby Saskatoon, got the Cup on Thursday and arrived in Humboldt on Friday.
The #StanleyCup arrives to Chandler Stephenson! A late breakfast of mom’s bacon and eggs begins the day. (Saskatoon, SK) @Capitals @NHL @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/5y3JSn1wzy
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) August 23, 2018
Wearing a Humboldt Broncos t-shirt, Stephenson brought the Cup to the crash site, before arriving at the team’s home arena. Fans were lined up to see the trophy and meet Stephenson, which was available from noon to 1:30 pm.
The @NHL & @NHLPA are hosting Humboldt Hockey Day on Friday at the Elgar Petersen Unipiex. The event is primarily focused on the community, while showing support to the @HumboldtBroncos organization as the incoming team embarks on a new season. #HumboldtStrong
— Humboldt Broncos (@HumboldtBroncos) August 22, 2018
#StanleyCup visits Humboldt Broncos memorial site. While their Stanley Cup dreams went unfulfilled, we thought we’d bring Stanley to them. God Bless 🎚 RIP Saskatchewan highway intersection #35 & #335) @NHL @HockeyHallFame @HumboldtBroncos #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/ST3eUfXCIg
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) August 24, 2018
Helping escort some VIPs to Humboldt this morning. #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/KlUJO2ifKv
— SPS Traffic Unit (@SPSTraffic) August 24, 2018
Chandler Stephenson arrives in a Humboldt Strong shirt, carrying the Stanley Cup, escorted by Mounties. pic.twitter.com/L3xvs34tvN
— Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) August 24, 2018
Stirring show of support and love here in Humboldt today where the lineup to see the Cup and open camp wrapped around the entire arena, much like the nation wrapped its arms around this community. pic.twitter.com/LTwe10Thp6
— Eric Francis (@EricFrancis) August 24, 2018
Chandler Stephenson and the Stanley Cup has arrived in Humboldt #HumboldtStrong #sk @ctvsaskatoon pic.twitter.com/gwTssWiQsl
— Jackie Perez (@JackiePerezCTV) August 24, 2018
The Cup stopped at the crash site on the way to Humboldt, and should arrive soon. There’s a big crowd #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/MQTfR0mrIE
— Katherine Hill (@KatherineCTV) August 24, 2018
One of the permanent memorials at the Humboldt arena honouring the crash victims #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/aY8qOdjMgU
— Katherine Hill (@KatherineCTV) August 24, 2018
A line is snaking around the Elgar Petersen Arena to see Chandler Stephenson and hockey’s holy grail. #HumboldtBroncos #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/N5bJSoqFHp
— Ryan Kessler (@RyanKGlobal) August 24, 2018
We’re less than three weeks away from the Humboldt Broncos’ first game of the 2018-19 season, which promises to be one of the most emotional nights in hockey history.