Lake Erie Monsters dedicate Calder Cup title to late equipment manager
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The Lake Erie Monsters are AHL champions after winning the Calder Cup in thrilling fashion, completing their sweep of the Hershey Bears in overtime Saturday night.
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That title, though, was won with a heavy heart, as the Monsters just lost longtime equipment manager Phil Simon, who died at 83 Thursday after a battle with leukemia.
In a touching moment, Monsters fans chanted "Thank you, Phil!" at Game 4 on home ice.
"Thank You Phil"#BattleTogether #DoItForPhil pic.twitter.com/mkx5thGupe
— Lake Erie Monsters (@monstershockey) June 11, 2016
The championship was Cleveland's first since 1964, and the team dedicated it to Simon.
This win is for you Phil!#DoItForPhil #BattleTogether #CalderCupChampshttps://t.co/nXaDgJr329
— Lake Erie Monsters (@monstershockey) June 12, 2016