WINNIPEG – The captain of the NHL champion Chicago Blackhawks has brought a very special visitor home to meet his fans — Lord Stanley’s Cup.
Toews began the day at a south Winnipeg Canadian Tire stores, along with Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger and a large crowd of admirers.
Jonathan Toews brought the Cup to his hometown for a public celebration before gathering privately with his family. He later took the Cup to the Children’s Hospital for a surprise visit with young patients.
Toews — and the Cup — are to meet with fans this afternoon at a community centre named after the National Hockey League player.
The Blackhawks won hockey’s highest honour last month in a dramatic sixth game victory over the Boston Bruins.
Toews scored a goal in the nail-biting 3-2 triumph.
He last brought the Cup home when the Blackhawks were Stanley Cup champions in 2010.
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