MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin native with the NHL’s Florida Panthers brought the Stanley Cup to the American Family Children’s Hospital Wednesday.
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Brian Riedel, an assistant athletic trainer for the Florida Panthers, lifted the Stanley Cup back in June
On a traditional tour of the Cup, he brought the trophy to American Family Children’s Hospital
Patients got to see the iconic trophy up close
The Panthers won their second straight championship June 17, defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games
Brian Riedel, an assistant athletic trainer for the Panthers, lifted the iconic trophy back in June.
The Stanley Cup traditionally travels with winning team players and staff to locations surrounding that team’s roots. Riedel wanted to bring it to his hometown while he had his time with the trophy.
That’s why the Sun Prairie native and University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate chose the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison. During his visit, he shared the trophy up close with patients.
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The Stanley Cup is one of the oldest professional sports trophies in North America and dates back to 1892.
The Panthers won their second straight championship June 17, defeating the Edmonton Oilers in six games. A total of 52 names are on this year’s cup, with eight of the players being first-timers.
The first player to get the cup was A.J. Greer, who held the trophy during a parade in his hometown of Joliette, Quebec, Canada. Before Riedel’s turn, forward Matthew Tkachuk had it, taking it on a tour of St. Louis Monday after getting married.