"The visit is believed to be the first time the 115-year-old trophy has been in a combat zone."

[lifeonqueen]

Two articles from CBC.CA that prove once again that no one takes hockey quite as seriously as Canadians:

Hockey Canada officials called before parliamentary committee to explain choice of Team Canada captain

Lord Stanley's Cup visits Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan (along with 15 ex-NHLers).

Apparently, the pros plan to play some ball hockey with the guys while they're there. Maybe they'll roll up the rim at the Khandahar Timmie's, too.


eta: sign of the times - the searchable photo index on the DND website has added a fallen soldier tag to their drop-down menu.