There is no historical evidence that Lord Stanley ever visited Martha's Vineyard, but his Cup is coming to the Island this Sunday, and Bruins fans are reveling at the prospect of seeing, and maybe even touching, hockey's Holy Grail. The Boston Bruins captured the Stanley Cup, symbolic of the National Hockey League championship, after a grueling and exciting seven-game final series against the Vancouver Canucks that concluded last Thursday night. Jerry M. Jacobs Jr., Katama seasonal resident and son of Jeremy M. Jacobs, Bruins owner, will be at the Edgartown School from 9 am to 11 am with the coveted Stanley Cup. Tony Chianese, co-owner of Edgartown Marine and a friend of Mr. Jacobs, helped arrange the visit. Mr. Chianese said Mr. Jacobs loves the Vineyard and wanted to do something very special for Island residents. Mr. Jacobs is the Chairman and CEO of Delaware North Companies, one of the world's leading hospitality and food service companies. His son is a principal in the company. Edgartown police chief Tony Bettencourt said organizers of the event asked if his department could help with security. "I told them we'd be happy to do that," Chief Bettencourt said. "The town is looking forward to it, everyone is looking forward. I expect it's going to be busy. There's going to be a lot of people there." Chief Bettencourt said he had no trouble finding extra officers among the many Bruins fans on his staff, to help with traffic and security Sunday morning. "The volunteers are flying in," he said.Hockey Hall of Famer Cam Neely, currently president of the team, is a frequent summer visitor to Menemsha. The Bruins legend barely causes a stir during daily visits to fish markets in Menemsha.
(There is a God and today he shines down upon me)
I literally dreamed about this moment. I knew somehow the Stanley Cup would get to me on this island. Come Sunday morning I will kick island kids out of my way just to touch this cup. I dont give a fuck if infant toddlers are infront of me. I will punt them so hard they will splash down somewhere in Edgartown Harbor. This is my day!
Ps. I have big feeling this Cup is going to be somewhere at a bar on Saturday night. Believe you me, I will find where this thing is and sip from Lord Stanleys Cup all night. I still cant believe this is happening. I might just sleep in front of the school all night in my 1980s Bruins jersey.
Double Ps. Dave Portnoy, Holla at me. I will report on this things where abouts like a muthafucka this weekend.
Double Ps. Dave Portnoy, Holla at me. I will report on this things where abouts like a muthafucka this weekend.
Cue the fuckin Music! Wooooooooooh!
