PHOTOS: Blackhawks bring Stanley Cup to Wrigley Field
One night after winning their third Stanley Cup championship in the last six years, the Chicago Blackhawks celebrated by taking the trophy out to the ballgame.
The Blackhawks brought the Cup to Wrigley Field prior to the Chicago Cubs' game against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday.
Patrick Kane whipped the crowd into a frenzy.
Patrick Kane saluting the fans at Wrigley #StanleyCup style @NHLBlackhawks @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/CwyLUHZSdy
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) June 16, 2015
Cubs manager Joe Maddon seemed to enjoy hoisting hockey's biggest prize.
Is he.wishing he played for the @NHLBlackhawks? @HockeyHallFame #stanleycup pic.twitter.com/DPNn36ahiF
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) June 16, 2015
The two Chicago teams posed for a photo with the hardware.
Welcome to the Friendly Confines, @NHLBlackhawks! #OneCity #OneGoal pic.twitter.com/ZVyMT2TB4Y
— #VoteCubs (@Cubs) June 16, 2015
Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews threw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Toews 1st pitch. #CupTracker pic.twitter.com/Iq86wI6Jbr
— Sarah Lauch (@SarahLauch) June 16, 2015
The Cup spent most of Tuesday afternoon at the home of Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp before its evening engagement at The Friendly Confines, according to NHL.com.
On Saturday night, Wrigley Field game operations staff put Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on the video board during a rain delay.
The Blackhawks won the Cup with a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 on Monday.