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It was with a parade of boats that the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrated its second Stanley Cup conquest on Wednesday, as several fans gathered on the shores did not respect social distancing guidelines.
The Florida team, which defeated the Dallas Stars in six games in the final in Edmonton, had yet asked fans to distance themselves and wear the mask all along the Hillsborough River.
The rallies that followed the ultimate victory had also raised the ire of many because of the omission of rules put in place by public health on Monday.
The players, spread over several boats, passed the Stanley Cup from one boat to another to the applause and shouts of the crowd. Victor Hedman was notably the object of the loudest manifestations of joy, when he lifted the Conn-Smythe cup or trophy, while Captain Steven Stamkos smoked a cigar by his side.
The contingent was also escorted by several police officers to prevent other boats from joining the parade.
The nautical parade was scheduled to end with celebrations at Raymond James Stadium – home of the Buccaneers – at 7 p.m., but the festivities continued beyond the established schedule on the stream.
“This day allowed us to feel that this Stanley Cup was very real, reacted defender Kevin Shattenkirk by disembarking, according to the Fox Sports network. We realized not only that it was special for us, but also for the people of Tampa. I think that’s what we really wanted to do: share the moment with the fans.
“I had a tear in my eye all day.”
Just over a year after being knocked out in four games in the first round of the playoffs when they got their hands on the Presidents’ Trophy, the Lightning won a second cup on Monday. The first dates back to 2004, with Quebecers Martin St-Louis and Vincent Lecavalier on the front lines.
