There’s no need to throw the biggest party or do anything crazy to create lasting memories of winning the Stanley Cup.
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Wisely, Vegas Golden Knights amateur recruiter Raphaël Pouliot still took the time to enjoy a Putin of the prized trophy, as he did at the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s President’s Cup when he was then chief scout for the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies .
“It was really extraordinary. The people from Fromagerie gourmande de Bromont came to prepare it directly in it. They brought hot chips, added the cheese and sauce. It’s pretty much the best thing I’ve eaten so far! » Pouliot told Le Journal while driving between Prince Albert and Regina, Saskatchewan.
Six intense hours
Those who attend around 250 games a year experienced their finest hour with the NHL emblem on Monday evening from 6 p.m. to midnight.
“It was a lovely six hours and a lovely day. I invited 20 of my friends to play golf at the Parcours du Vieux Village during the day. I played four holes with all of them. After that, around 5 p.m., other people came and I took photos with people for three hours before continuing the party at home,” he explained.
Photo provided by Upstate Hockey, William Rondeau
People were amazed
The former Shawinigan Cataractes, Montreal Junior and Blainville-Boisbriand Armada forward in the QMJHL welcomed loved ones who helped shape his hockey career both on and off the ice. Former teammates from the University of Moncton or former colleagues from Rouyn-Noranda gathered among friends and family.
“One thing that was really fun was seeing people’s amazement,” said the 32-year-old Quebecer. I have friends who came from Quebec with their children to take a photo and left almost immediately. That’s when you realize how special it is. »
Raphaël Pouliot lifted the Stanley Cup in front of his loved ones on Monday. Photo provided by Upstate Hockey, William Rondeau
Without sister and father
Unfortunately, Pouliot was unable to share this moment with her sister Janika, who lives in Switzerland with her hockey player husband, Éric Castonguay, and their three sons. His father Mario also missed the meet as he manages a Junior A team in Alberta.
Raphaël Pouliot would have liked to celebrate in his hometown, but the circumstances were not favorable.
La Fromagerie gourmande de Bromont ensured that the Stanley Cup Putin lived up to expectations. Photo provided by Upstate Hockey, William Rondeau
“With that time slot it was difficult to get to Saint-Hyacinthe and the next morning I had to leave at 7am to catch the plane. “Also, my friend Sabrina Abel is due to give birth to a little girl on October 21st,” Pouliot said, promising that “the next time will be in Saint-Hyacinthe.”
Well-advised by Michel Boucher, another Golden Knights recruiter who won the Stanley Cup for the third time in four years, Pouliot made sure “memories were engraved.” [sa] Memory, not just photos” and return the treasured item in one piece.
The Stanley Cup took place for three hours at the Parcours du Vieux Village in Bromont. Photo provided by Upstate Hockey, William Rondeau