Fehr poses with the Stanley Cup in the office of his Winnipeg home. (Photo: @keeperofthecup)
In June, former Capitals forward Eric Fehr became a Stanley Cup champion for the first time after his new team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, defeated the San Jose Sharks in six games. The 30-year-old Fehr scored three goals and added an assist during the Penguins’ playoff run, which included a GWG in Round Two against the Caps.
On Wednesday, Fehr got his designated day with the Cup, meeting the Phil Pritchard at his Winnipeg home. After taking a photo in his office, Fehr let his family lift the trophy.
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Then it was off to get some breakfast in downtown Winnipeg.
The Fehr Family came for breakfast today. Eric Fehr brought with the Stanley Cup.An incredible honour #stanleycup pic.twitter.com/qadAdyxgXp
— Frank (@FrankRoad2005) July 20, 2016
Next, Fehr brought the Cup to a Christian Hockey Camp.
In 40 years, this is the first time the Stanley Cup has visited an HMI camp. Thanks @EricFehr for making it happen! pic.twitter.com/yXUqAJS7n0
— Hockey Ministries (@_HMI_) July 20, 2016
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thanks @EricFehr for bringing #StanleyCup to @_HMI_ wpg camp. Samuel will be pumped!! pic.twitter.com/GhMrPvxZ2e
— 🇨🇦 Rippleview Hoof Care 🇨🇦 (@Rippleview) July 20, 2016
.@EricFehr @_HMI_ thanks for taking time on and off the ice with the kids at @_HMI_ Winnipeg camp pic.twitter.com/HAxXAubKPB
— Rippleview Hoof Care (@Rippleview) July 20, 2016
Once he was done in Winnipeg, Fehr traveled to his hometown of Winkler, an hour and a half south.
The Stanley Cup is en route to Winkler!! @JustinFehr12 @Matty_Python pic.twitter.com/W6tuE1rRlj
— Eric Fehr (@EricFehr) July 20, 2016
Eric Fehr brings the #StanleyCup to his hometown. Cup here 3Xs/10 yrs (Winkler, MB) @penguins @NHL @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/S9pemUyzLD
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) July 20, 2016
Fehr took the cup to Winkler’s Southland Mall from 1-3pm.
Winkler is waiting for Stanley. Line up to see Eric Fehr and Stanley Cup started at 8:30am. #NHL pic.twitter.com/THU7DQB8UP
— Mitch Rosset (@mitchrosset) July 20, 2016
The crowd waiting for Eric Fehr and Stanley Cup pic.twitter.com/RUOorlAVEg
— Shawn Churchill (@ShawnChurchill) July 20, 2016
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According to CBC, Fehr’s hometown was very supportive during the playoffs.
Winkler, a small city 95 kilometres southwest of Winnipeg, threw its support behind Fehr during the Stanley Cup Finals, holding viewing parties in a park, while businesses posted signs cheering on their hometown son.
Eric and Rachel help Elizabeth as she flexes her muscles (Winkler, MB) #stanleycup @penguins @NHL @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/b4qKNSCM3Q
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) July 20, 2016
What to do when the temp. feels 43 C (109 F)? Slushies! (Winkler, MB) #stanleycup @penguins @NHL @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/CJVJWapIs0
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) July 20, 2016
The Fehr men love their Blue Jays! (Winkler, MB) #stanleycup @penguins @NHL @HockeyHallFame @BlueJays pic.twitter.com/PXTRPQa8Bc
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) July 21, 2016
