Friday: Nick Leddy Brings Stanley Cup Home to Eden Prairie

Nick Leddy and the Stanley Cup are making a stop in Eden Prairie, which will be the best chance during his 24-hour tour in Minnesota for fans get close to the prized trophy.

Eden Prairie native Leddy, a member of the 2013 NHL champion Chicago Blackhawks, played in all 48 regular season games last season. The 22-year-old former Eden Prairie High School and U of M star signed a two-year extension with Chicago just last week—a deal reportedly worth about $5 million.

As is tradition with the 120-year-old Stanley Cup, each player from the winning team gets to spend a day with the cup. Leddy's tour began Thursday with visits to Maynard's on Lake Minnetonka, as well as Bits Pub and Seven Sushi Ultra Lounge and Skybar in downtown Minneapolis. 

In a stop not open to the public, Leddy and the Cup will travel to the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children’s Hospital.

Leddy is the 30th Minnesotan to get his name on the Stanley Cup.

Friday, July 12
Noon– 2 p.m.
Eden Prairie Community Center Rink 1
16700 Valley View Road

Mayor Nancy Trya-Lukens will introduce Leddy before giving him a chance to answer questions about his experience growing up in Eden Prairie and eventually playing hockey with the Blackhawks. After the presentation, fans will have the opportunity to get autographs and take photos with Leddy and the Stanley Cup.

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