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25 most insane things people have ever done with the Stanley Cup

By Bruin Belisle

2002 Season: Mark Messier lets the fans touch the cup 1993-94 Stanley Cup Celebration. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images)
2002 Season: Mark Messier lets the fans touch the cup 1993-94 Stanley Cup Celebration. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios/Getty Images) /
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(Original Caption) Uniondale, New York: Clark Gillies, 9, of the New York Islanders and happy teammates celebrate their Stanley Cup victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, May 24. The 5-4 overtime win gave the Islanders the series in six games.
(Original Caption) Uniondale, New York: Clark Gillies, 9, of the New York Islanders and happy teammates celebrate their Stanley Cup victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, May 24. The 5-4 overtime win gave the Islanders the series in six games. /

13. Clark Gillies’ hockey dog

The first of two animals who we know of that have celebrated with the Cup is Clark Gillies’ good dog! The New York Islanders winger let his dog eat his dinner out of the Cup after the Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers in the final that season.

While Cup purists called foul at an animal enjoying the trophy (really, purists?), Gillies’ response backing his pup was the best. “Why not? He’s a good dog.”

Gillies was involved in one of two alleged occasions in which this occurred, the other time being the Anaheim Ducks’ Sean O’Donnell. It’s generally surprising that you don’t hear more about this.

Given the places the Cup has been with the New York Rangers, or Mark Messier alone, I see no problem with a dog having a quick bite to eat out of here. Honestly, what is a bit of leftover Purina going to do to the Cup that chlorine, fire, baby poop or countless different types of alcohols haven’t done? Let the good dogs eat!

Hockey dogs are taking over the sport. Just this season we’ve seen Bark-Andre Furry’s rise to fame, Me. Chow attending San Jose Sharks games and multiple videos of dogs watching hockey. If there was ever a time to bring back this tradition, it is 2018.

In fact, if the Vegas Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup, Bark-Andre better be there.

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