There is a very good chance the Stanley Cup could be making another trip to Northwestern Ontario this summer. The Flyers are up 2-0 over the Canadiens in the Eastern final. That's good news for Kenora's Mike Richards, Dryden's Chris Pronger and Sioux Lookout's Ryan Parent, and tough sledding for Montreal's Tom Pyatt of Thunder Bay. The other Thunder Bay player still in the hunt for the silverware is Chicago's Patrick Sharp. The Blackhawks are up 2-0 in the Western final as they head home to host San Jose for the next two. The Hawks also have defenceman Duncan Keith, who was born in Fort Frances. Still a long way to go in the playoffs, although several players who ''cut their minor hockey teeth'' in this area, are getting a bit closer to realizing that ultimate Stanley Cup dream.
I think Chicago will end up in the final, it's going to be exceptionally hard for the Sharks to come back and win two in the Windy City to even the score. But, the other series is still a long way from being decided. The Habs will be back on the home ice, and don't be surprised if they win the next two to deadlock things with Philly.
