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Oh No Lightning! What did you do? Stanley Cup damaged in Boat Parade

Lightning damage Cup during Boat Parade (photo @BoltsJolts)

The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrated their second Stanley Cup Championship with a boat parade in Tampa. There was plenty of champagne showers, beer chugging, and hearty celebration going on. Of course, sometimes the partying is too hard for Ol’ Stanley but it’s never been career threatening.

Lightning damage Stanley Cup

The real Stanley Cup is safe in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Lord Stanley of Preston presented the Dominion Cup as it was originally called in 1893 to Montreal. It was given to the winner of the playoffs until it was replaced in the early 60’s.