The Lambton Jr. Sting Major Atoms were surprised before there practice on Wednesday with a visit from none other than the Stanley Cup. Scotiabank and their district Vice-President Dave Wilson, arranged to have the the Stanley Cup brought in for a suprise visit with the team.
The Major Atoms are one of 5000 plus hockey teams that Scotabank sponsors . In conjuction with the upcoming Rogers Hometown Hockey tour, Scotiabank was able to bring the cup to town to the delight of the boys on the team.
The players had no idea what was in store for them. One by one the kids funneled into the dressing room where the Stanley Cup was on display. The players faces lit up as they have all dreamed of winning the Cup and lifting it over their heads.
Links highlighting the event can be found below:
Blackburn News:
https://mobile.twitter.com/heresjake/status/677264142588186624/video/1
http://www.theobserver.ca/2015/12/16/local-team-surprised-by-a-visit-from-the-stanley-cup
Observer Article:
http://blackburnnews.com/sarnia/sarnia-news/2015/12/16/stanley-surprises-minor-hockey-team/