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The best Stanley Cup commercial we've seen this year
The best Stanley Cup commercial we've seen this year
If you don't love this, there's no love in you. This new NHL commercial captures everything that separates the Stanley Cup from the rest of the trinkets given out in the world of sports. Seriously, what comes close the depth of tradition and honor among champions the Cup symbolizes? A gold medal at the Olympics? Do you realize Vin Baker has a gold medal from the Olympics? Back when I was ...
3 Comments
  • getin2thegame getin2thegame
    +2

    great montage matching the actual footage through the years., and I love the tag line

    "It weighs 35 pounds

    ...except when you're lifting it."

    GO
    PENS

    (I've been with you all they way, guys !)

    Posted 5/22/2008 respond (flag)
  • Erin Erin
    +1
    Yeah, I thought this was great too. Kind of reminded me of those little books you'd get in Cracker Jack boxes when we were kids, and you could flip through them and watch the picture in the corner animate.
    Posted 5/22/2008 respond (flag)
  • 1ofthefewtheproud 1ofthefewtheproud
    +1

    "If you don't love this, there's no love in you."

    like the Puck Daddy said 

    Posted 5/27/2008 respond (flag)
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