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Czech goaltender Francouz brings Stanley Cup home

07/25/2022
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Photo: Miroslav Chaloupka, ČTK

Players from NHL clubs that win the league’s Stanley Cup have the privilege of taking the trophy to their home countries. This year the Czech goaltender Pavel Francouz, who lifted the title with Colorado Avalanches, was able to bring the Stanley Cup to his native Plzeň.

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