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The Stanley Cup is the greatest trophy won in hockey.

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, LONDON — Muslim hockey athlete Nazem Kadri walked through the front door of the mosque in London, Canada, and raised his hand. Stanley Cup when he celebrated his victory in the competition, on Saturday (27/8/2022). He celebrated winning hockey’s highest trophy with his home community.

The 31-year-old won the trophy in June as a member of the Colorado Avalanche and would be the first Muslim athlete to become an NHL champion. Kadri involved the Muslim community in the celebrations and said the Muslim community was very important to his development as a hockey player and as a person.

“You have supported me from day one, which I have always appreciated,” Kadri told the hundreds of people gathered at the mosque in Oxford Street West. Radio-Canada NewsSaturday (27/8/2022).

“These are the streets I grew up on, these are the mosques I went to, and everything seems to come full circle. I’m very grateful, very special and honored to be the first Muslim to bring the Stanley Cup to a mosque It is something important. It is something that I will respect and always remember,” he added.

Kadri was born and raised in London. He also played junior hockey for two years with the London Knights before being drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2009. He played seven seasons in Toronto before joining the Avalanche in 2019.

“My friends and family are here, cheering me on from the first day I skated, and it’s been so inspiring and so motivating. I’m so grateful to be able to share this moment with you guys. London, Ontario We are Stanley Cup champions,” he said.

From the mosque, the Stanley Cup travels in parade to downtown. Fans lined the streets, many wearing jerseys from Kadri’s former teams, including the London Knights, Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Avalanche. In the park, it is estimated that more than 1,000 people sat in the sun to watch the celebrations. Upon arriving at Victoria Park, Kadri received the key to the city from Mayor Ed Holder.