“It’s a pinch-me moment” – Nathan MacKinnon reaches Cole Harbour with Stanley Cup in tow

“It’s a pinch-me moment” – Nathan MacKinnon reaches Cole Harbour with Stanley Cup in tow

Nathan MacKinnon

On Saturday, Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon brought the Stanley Cup home to Cole Harbour. Its been his childhood dream to bring the Cup back to his origins and celebrate its glory with his beloved ones.

He first stopped by his childhood home, “Being back in the house we grew up in was pretty cool”. “It comes full circle, the memories. The hard work we all put in those years. The dents I put in my neighbors’ houses from pucks. Family is very important and I wouldn’t be here without them.”

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“It’s really special” – Nathan MacKinnon back at hometown with Stanley Cup

Nathan MacKinnon
Nathan MacKinnon

He traveled the city with the Cup and fired the cannon at Citadel Hill at noon before his celebratory parade began. The parade began at the Scotiabank Center where a mural of MacKinnon is created. He played in that building for the Halifax Mooseheads of the QMJHL for 2 seasons from 2011-13.

He noted, “It’s been a crazy day”. “I never expected it to be like this. The support from the local community is pretty cool, and I guess I got my own day now which is pretty cool. I appreciate everyone coming out. This is unbelievable. … Grew up here, and I’m proud to be from Halifax, Cole Harbour. It’s an honor to bring the Cup home.”

MacKinnon rode a fire truck and hoisted the Stanley Cup above his head. Later his teammate, Gabriel Landeskog, and Andrew Cogliano joined him in his parade. Halifax mayor Mike Savage declared August 20, “Nathan MacKinnon Day” to honor him on his achievement. 

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He further said,  “If I had a key to give him, I’d give him the key to the city, but all I have is the keys to my car and I need that to get home.” MacKinnon said, as per nhl.com, “It’s cool to lift over your head but I think the coolest thing is sharing it with people when and how excited everyone gets when they see it and sharing it with your family and friends who I couldn’t have done it without.”

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