Keg stands will soon join scuba diving, skydiving and jumping into swimming pools as endeavors not on the Hockey Hall of Fame’s approved list of Stanley Cup celebration activities.
The Washington Capitals, who recently won their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, have been the first NHL team to do a considerable number of keg stands, which involves players being held, feet in the air, while drinking from the Cup.
Washington Post hockey writer Isabelle Khurshudyan has reported that the Hockey Hall of Fame is concerned that the practice, which requires gripping the bowl, could damage the 126-year-old Stanley Cup.
“I have nothing against keg stands,” Hockey Hall of Fame vice president Phil Pritchard told USA TODAY Sports. “My goal is only to preserve the Stanley Cup. If they could do keg stands without grabbing the Cup, then great. But if you put weight on it, then it will affect the Cup.”
Pritchard said earlier this summer that nothing is etched in stone about what is and isn’t allowed when celebrating with the Stanley Cup. The rule is simple: Be respectful to the trophy, the community, the sport and the history of the game.
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