Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)
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Stanley Surprises Minor Hockey Team

A Sarnia minor hockey team had a special surprise from Scotiabank before practice Wednesday night, a visit with the Stanley Cup.

The faces of the Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA team lit up when they walked into the dressing room and saw hockey's holy grail.

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Head Coach Cory Pageau says it's an experience the kids will never forget, and was a great experience for the coaches and parents as well.

The surprise is part of Scotiabank’s continued commitment to community hockey in Canada.

You can see a video of their reaction here.

Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)

Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)

Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)

Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)

Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)

Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)Major Atom Lambton Sting AAA surprised with the Stanley Cup before practice. Dec.16, 2015. Photo by Jake Jeffrey (blackburnnews.com)

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