With the epic conclusion of the NHL season, the winning team gets to take home a brand new cradle.
Fans may think they win the coveted Stanley Cup, but Chicago Blackhawks forward Kris Versteeg knows that trophy is best used as a baby-holder. After their win, he sat his 2-week-old son, Jaxson James, right inside.
Favorite photo from @NHLBlackhawks win? Kris Versteeg's baby in Stanley Cup. @chicagotribune @WGNMorningNews pic.twitter.com/TnXiA5Dtdc
— Robin Baumgarten (@WGNRobin) June 16, 2015
Putting your baby inside the cup is a time-honored tradition. Last year, Los Angeles Kings’ forward Kyle Clifford’s child had the honors.
“@FOXSportsLive: OMG. RT @DennisTFP: Baby in the Cup? Baby in the Cup courtesy of Kyle Clifford http://t.co/LW03mcZPpj” Love this pic!!!
— Bin There Dump That (@bintheredmpthat) June 14, 2014
Versteeg wasn’t the only tot in the cup after the Blackhawks’ win, either. Andrew Desjardins’ child also got a turn.
Andrew Desjardins baby fits perfectly. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/05JHylNfr3
— Christopher Sosa (@chrismanuelsosa) June 16, 2015
And now we know who the real MVPs are.
Photo via stanleycupyosemite/Flickr (CC BY 2.0) | Remix by Fernando Alfonso III