Matthew Tkachuk reveals the influence behind his Stanley Cup misstep
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Matthew Tkachuk's post-victory antics with the Stanley Cup stir controversy.
After years of pursuit, Matthew Tkachuk finally clinched his first Stanley Cup in 2024 as the Florida Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers in a gripping seven-game series.
However, the celebration that followed became a point of contention due to an unexpected incident involving the revered trophy.
During the festivities, Tkachuk found himself inadvertently bending the rules of Stanley Cup decorum. In a candid interview with KSDK News, he admitted his oversight.
« I did not know that wasn't allowed, I promise you,» Tkachuk told KSDK News. «It was the day after I won, I still hadn't slept at that point, and it was just me and a few of my teammates. We had nobody with us to say, �Matthew, don't be an idiot. Don't do that.' So I thought it was fitting, but if I would have known I wasn't supposed to do it, I wouldn't have done it, but also, I think it's pretty funny. »
The incident in question involved a spontaneous decision to take the Stanley Cup into the ocean�a suggestion from Tkachuk's brother that seemed harmless at the time.
« My brother was like, �The ocean's right there, why don't you just go take it in there right now,'» Matthew explained. «I'm like, �That's a great idea. We'll go do that.' I guess I didn't give him credit when I first got asked about it, and he was pretty upset with me, so there, he gets the credit for that. »
Fortunately, the incident did not lead to any repercussions for Tkachuk. It has since served as a humorous learning experience for future Stanley Cup winners, highlighting what not to do with the cup.
This anecdote has added a quirky footnote to the storied history of the Stanley Cup, reminding everyone that even in victory, the rules of the trophy are to be respected�or at least known!
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