CHICAGO — Jonathan Toews kissed and hoisted the Stanley Cup as he was introduced toward the end of the latest raucous rally honouring the Chicago Blackhawks. Then the captain headed toward the back of the stage at Soldier Field.
The roaring crowd wanted more and, as usual, he delivered.
"We all know this is amazing to be able to hoist this thing," a hoarse Toews said. "But to do it on home ice in front of you guys, in front of our fans, to share this with you guys, the best fans in the world -- it doesn't get any better than this.