Winning the Stanley Cup is a pinnacle moment for hockey players, filled with immense joy and celebration. However, there are rules about handling the Cup, which Matthew Tkachuk seemingly ignored.
According to David Dwork of The Hockey News, Tkachuk unknowingly broke a rule by taking the Cup into the Atlantic Ocean.
Tkachuk claims he didn't know it was against the rules to take the Stanley Cup into the ocean. He insists it wasn't his idea and credits his brother, Brady, for the suggestion. Tkachuk clarified this during his official day with the Stanley Cup at St. Louis Children's Hospital.
In the end, Tkachuk's rule-breaking turned into a humorous story, likely endearing him even more to Panthers fans.
Credit: bladeofsteelMatthew Tkachuk broke a very important rule just a day after winning the Cup
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