It’s been quite a few years since the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary has had an officer directing traffic at the intersection of Prescott and Duckworth Streets but Insepctor Stephen Knight was spotted doing just that as the Alex Newhook Stanley Cup Parade made its way through downtown St. They stood in truck beds, hung from light posts and cheered with all their might when Newhook’s parade float moved past them. Thousands of people lined the streets of St.
Later, he told every young hockey player in attendance to keep dreaming about winning the big one. “It’s pretty exciting walking in the parade with (Alex) Newhook,” said Celtic Jakob Bartlett.ī’ys Alex Newhook and the Stanley Cup is on George Street #Saltwire /fsLBOkVtxTĮven before the parade began, Bartlett and the other Celtics had the chance to meet with Newhook and the Cup. Led by the Music Collection Drumline and groups from Xtreme Hockey and the Avalon Celtics, the parade left Bannerman Park, went down Duckworth Street before moving through the pedestrian mall on Water Street before it ended at George Street. It wasn’t only on George Street Newhook felt the love and support from his hometown. I can't say enough about it.” Parade worthy of a champion Thousands of people turned out to see Stanley Cup champion Alex Newhook during the parade in his honour Monday afternoon. This crowd has been crazy ever since I left Bannerman Park. “Coming out here, seeing everyone during the parade. “I'm at a total loss for words,” said Newhook. Some wore Colorado Avalanche jerseys while others carried signs as they waited for the arrival of Newhook and his championship prize.Ī boisterous "Alex! Alex! Alex!" chant broke out soon after. With the parade moments away, Alex Newhook heads to his ride for the parade #Saltwire /JIcsO1ndy4 Thousands of people jammed into the area in front of the bandstand to await the day's guest of honour.And the energy that buzzed through the crowd was there for a good reason: it was hometown boy Alex Newhook’s day with the Stanley Cup, and Newfoundland and Labrador turned out to celebrate.
It felt more like a Saturday night at the George Street Festival instead of a lazy Monday afternoon in the capital city.
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