The Chicago Blackhawks’ party began basically before the Stanley Cup even arrived last night, yet for some, it will probably feel like the question is if the fun will end (not when).
While some team members may still be celebrating for all we know - hey, these guys showed superhuman stamina at times in these playoffs - others may be nursing some serious hangovers and many icing a few wounds at this point (hopefully just from hockey).
Let’s take a mostly photographic tour through some of the reactions to last night’s big victory.
It only seems right to start with Kimmo Timonen finally raising the Cup:
Here’s video of his emotional interview with Pierre McGuire:
Of course, Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are the two faces of the franchise, even if Kane makes faces like these.
Duncan Keith won the Conn Smythe, and his kid may grab the playoff cuteness MVP.
Not to say there wasn’t competition, mind you ...
Big Bickell. Small Bickell. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/WotqENtuJX
— NBC Sports Hockey (@NBCSportsHockey) June 16, 2015
Actually, maybe we should just call it a tie ...
Kris Versteeg became a dad a few weeks ago. Last night, he got to celebrate on ice with his baby boy! #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/CMa4UwS1ea
— NBC Sports Hockey (@NBCSportsHockey) June 16, 2015
The Keeper of the Cup grabbed a candid shot or two:
A madhouse on madison and on the ice. #StanleyCup champion @NHLBlackhawks @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/13KfnPZZ8a
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) June 16, 2015
Coach Q having a drink of victory. #StanleyCup #BecauseItsTheCup @NHL @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/1QVw2lJ4qb
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) June 16, 2015
Speaking of having a few sips, one “inside” account:
15 more cases of beer just rolled into Blackhawks locker room. Not leaving soon. Hossa tapped out, though. Veteran move.
— Paul Skrbina (@PaulSkrbina) June 16, 2015
Let’s enjoy some random shots of large groups of (possibly inebriated) fans enjoying themselves.
Umm... pic.twitter.com/4OT6JwZRuz
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) June 16, 2015
There were plenty of kudos from big names ranging from U.S. President Barack Obama:
Congrats to my hometown @NHLBlackhawks on 3 titles in 6 years - we'll see you and The Cup at the White House!
— President Obama (@POTUS44) June 16, 2015
To memorable Chicago White Sox slugger Frank Thomas:
I Just Witnessed A Dynasty Live!! #CongratsHawks
— Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35) June 16, 2015
And Lil Wayne ...
Kongrats to the Hawks man!!!! Crawford a monster
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) June 16, 2015
Finally, here’s a snapshot of how all the Chicago newspapers handled the big win:
How the Chicago papers captured the #Blackhawks win. https://t.co/miDJG0C8eD
— Mike Harrington (@ByMHarrington) June 16, 2015
OK, one more bonus for Blackhawks fans who are really reveling:
Every. Single. @NHLBlackhawks. #StanleyCup Playoffs. Goal.
— NHL (@NHL) June 16, 2015
Amazing. http://t.co/xxdXdPuo9T