Tuesday, July 12, 2005
Stanley Cup: His Story of Near Obscurity
While NHL talks continue at a snails pace, perhaps only remembered by his most ardent fans, is Stanley Cup. The National Hockey League is still unable to resolve its disputes. The likelihood of either another hockey-less season, or a shortened one, seems all too possible. Not only is the lockout affecting and irritating players and fans, it also has had a devastating impact on the NHL's most recognized icon, Mr. Cup.
Stanley Cup, today
Mr. Cup, or Stan as he prefers to be called, was found homeless, living in an alley by a dumpster, with only a piece of cardboard as a blanket. Penniless and his home foreclosed on months ago, he has nowhere to turn.
"I've been living like this since late last winter," he said. Abandoned by the NHL, Stan seems to take it in stride, but underneath the facade the stress appears to be taking its toll. "It's not about the attention or the notoriety, it's about playing hockey," he says, "It's all about the hockey, I miss it and I need a home."
NHL officials refused to comment on the predicament of Mr. Cup, stating only that NHL talks will continue. To that, Stan adds, "This lockout is really getting ridiculous. If this goes on any longer, I tell you, NHL management can kiss my shiny silver ass."
Many NHL fans feel the same way.
© 2005
Stanley Cup, today
Mr. Cup, or Stan as he prefers to be called, was found homeless, living in an alley by a dumpster, with only a piece of cardboard as a blanket. Penniless and his home foreclosed on months ago, he has nowhere to turn.
"I've been living like this since late last winter," he said. Abandoned by the NHL, Stan seems to take it in stride, but underneath the facade the stress appears to be taking its toll. "It's not about the attention or the notoriety, it's about playing hockey," he says, "It's all about the hockey, I miss it and I need a home."
NHL officials refused to comment on the predicament of Mr. Cup, stating only that NHL talks will continue. To that, Stan adds, "This lockout is really getting ridiculous. If this goes on any longer, I tell you, NHL management can kiss my shiny silver ass."
Many NHL fans feel the same way.
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