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Winnipeg hockey fans waited Saturday afternoon to see the holiest prize in the National Hockey League.
Washington Capitals defenseman Madison Bowey won the Stanley Cup at the Varsity View Community Club in Charleswood. "I had only one goal in mind to skate in my backyard and it was to bring my friend back here, Stanley, to all guys," said Bowey to hundreds of fans.
"Seeing all the fans, friends, and support that I have in my hometown – where I fell in love with this game – I think it's really special.
Bowey raises cup before speaking (CBC)
The 23-year-old started playing for the Varsity View Falcons and was drafted by the Capitals in 2013 after playing minor hockey at Winnipeg and junior hockey in Kelowna.
The Capitals, of course, beat the Gol of Vegas den Knights to win the Stanley Cup last month
Although he did not take the ice during the playoffs, Bowey disputed 51 games in the regular season, collecting 12 badists and helping his team qualify for the playoffs. A dream come true
Bowey says he's dreaming of raising the Stanley Cup since the age of five or six and that he describes doing it as a bit hazy.
told the media on Saturday. "I think Alex Ovechkin first raised this mug and saw how crazy he was and how pbadionate he was, really made me feel like that, I'm here, and my dream has become reality. " [19659013] Fans queued for hours to get a chance to see Bowey and the Cup (CBC)
When Bowey had the opportunity to tour, he knew that & ### 39 he wanted right away
He said that he hopes to inspire other children in the area.
"I had to come back here and show that support and show that love and how grateful I am to this community." He says, "I want to make sure that young people and all these kids have the opportunity to be where I am today."
"I will finally see the cup"
And the young and old fans lined up around the block for the chance to take a picture with the hockey player and the Stanley Cup.
Rita Nemish, 91, was a personal mission. 91, shows the photos that she brought with her from her son and Bowey hugging after the big game for Bowey to sign. (CBC)
