Belle River native Aaron Ekblad is bringing the Stanley Cup to town this weekend.
Residents are invited to see the cup at the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre from 9:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
“This is a special opportunity to show the Stanley Cup to everyone who has shown me so much support throughout the years,” said Ekblad.
Ekblad was part of the Florida Panthers team that won the Stanley Cup Championship against the Edmonton Oilers in June.
“Lakeshore is absolutely thrilled to welcome Aaron back to Belle River as a Stanley Cup Champion. We were so excited and proud to see his success at the highest level, and I know many fans will jump at the opportunity to see the Cup in our hockey-loving community,” said Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey.
The event will be on a first-come first-served basis. Attendees can line up starting at 8 a.m.
Visitors will get a chance to view and pose for a photo with Ekblad. But because of the limited time available, autographs will not be provided during the event.
Attendees are asked to bring a donation for "I Care Kits" which will be donated to the Community Support Centre of Essex County. Items may include non-perishable food items, hygiene items, back-to-school products and infant care items like diapers and formula.
