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AJ Greer and Stanley spending time with the fam. 😍



AJ Greer and Stanley spending time with the fam. 😍

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  5. @7-Stoic

    🛡️ 1. The Cup Never Travels Alone

    The Stanley Cup is always accompanied by at least one official “Keeper of the Cup” — typically a representative from the Hockey Hall of Fame (most famously Phil Pritchard or one of his colleagues). Their job is to:
    • Supervise the Cup at all times
    • Document its journey
    • Prevent unauthorized handling or damage
    • Ensure it’s returned safely

    So even when the player has it at their home, a Keeper is staying nearby (often in the same house or close hotel).

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    🔒 2. The Keeper Enforces Unwritten Rules

    While the NHL doesn’t force players to put the Cup in a safe or lock it away at night, the Keeper has the authority to intervene if:
    • The environment becomes too chaotic or risky (e.g., wild party)
    • The Cup is being mishandled
    • The Keeper can’t maintain visual proximity

    They’re not armed security, but they are assertive and have real authority to pull the Cup if needed.

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    🍽️ 3. If the Player Goes Out, the Cup Usually Goes Too — or It’s Supervised

    If a player and family go to dinner, they either:
    • Bring the Cup (common — restaurants often welcome it)
    • Or leave it under the Keeper’s watch

    The Keeper doesn’t just go to sleep and leave it on someone’s kitchen counter. It’s a 24/7 job during this time.

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    📸 4. It’s Documented and Tracked Constantly

    Every part of the Stanley Cup’s journey is documented in:
    • Photos and social media posts
    • Travel logs and Hall of Fame records
    • Secure transport logistics (e.g., flights, customs, etc.)

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    🚨 Notable Incidents (Rare but Real)

    There have been mishaps — the Cup has been:
    • Dropped in pools
    • Left at the bottom of swimming pools
    • Even reportedly forgotten in a strip club once in the 80s

    But these are rare, and the NHL tightened its oversight dramatically in recent decades.

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