motherwolf

Lord Stanley's Cup weighs exactly 35lbs. You wouldn't think this was a lot, especially considering the weight lifted by the players in training, but as many a hockey player, who have lifted it, have stated it's surprisingly heavy. Maybe it's that the exhilaration has caused a fade of the adrenalin, maybe it's because the struggle and drive has caused a bit of fatigue, or maybe it's the weight of all names and history of it, or the combined expectations and dreams of teammates and fans that add to it and give it the weight it truly carries as a trophy among sports.

The losing team can barely carry themselves off the ice, the only reason the winning team can stand is the joy.

So yes, Gagne, a guy who probably presses over 5x that weight, almost dropped the cup, but when you consider he's also carrying the entire city of Los Angeles over his head, I'm surprised anyone lifts it at all.

Congrats to the LA Kings on a fine Stanley Cup run and a well deserved victory.