The NHL Stanley Cup Finals are this weekend, and if you've followed my blog lately, you know I'm a die-hard fan of the Eastern Conference Champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins.
As you can see, the Pens are growing their "Hacksaw"-like playoff beard.
But the NHL's prized trophy, the Stanley Cup, is cherished by hockey players worldwide. It's more than 100 years old, and has the unique tradition of being given to each winning player and executive for a day to enjoy on their own -- complete with security guard from the Hockey Hall of Fame that guards the trophy's well-being.
Other than the various WWE championship titles, WWE has no "trophy" per se that is awarded in this fashion. The Money in the Bank briefcase is the closest to such a annually-awarded cherished trophy as you
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In the WWE.com office kitchenette/break room, there is an old-school STIGA table hockey game on the table near the vending machines that some co-workers use to blow off steam. The table's teams are the Detroit Red WIngs and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Both those teams are up 3 games to none in the Stanley Cup Conference Finals and looks to be on a collision course to battle for Lord Stanley's Cup.
So, with Pittsburgh's dominating 4-1 win over Filthy Philly last night, our kitchenette hockey table may have predicted the Stanley Cup Finals. Good on you, hockey table!
Of course, this means that the Penguins (who are 11-1 so far in the playoffs -- only the fourth team in history to do so) are looking for the sweep Thursday night. Nothing would be sweeter than to knock off Cheesesteak City
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