The Stanley Cup playoffs are heating up — and for once, Canadian fans might finally have reason to believe. Canadian NHL teams have faced a long and frustrating drought when it comes to winning the Stanley Cup, with no team from Canada having hoisted the iconic trophy since the Montreal Canadiens’ victory in 1993. This decades-long dry spell has only intensified the hunger for a championship north of the border. With five Canadian teams battling it out for hockey’s ultimate prize, this year marks one of the most promising chances in over 30 years for the Cup to return north of the border.
We hit the streets of Northumberland to find out: Do locals think this is finally Canada’s year?
Hockey isn’t just a sport in Canada — it’s a passion, a tradition, and practically a national identity. From frozen backyard rinks to roaring arenas, it’s a passion that unites the country from coast to coast. Fresh off a dominant showing in the 4 Nations Face-Off, Canadian hockey pride is riding high, and fans are hungry for more. As the race for the Cup intensifies, there’s a sense of something special in the air.
The puck has dropped, the stakes are high, and the entire nation is watching — could this be the year the Cup comes home?
(Written by: Evan Gibb)