Laurent Brossoit - Stanley Cup Celebration

On June 13, 2023 Laurent Brossoit (nicknamed 'LB') became the first ever Colts Alumni player to have their name etched on the Stanley Cup with the 2022-2023 Vegas Golden Knights!

Following is excerpted from Wikipedia:

On July 28, 2021, following his third season with the Jets, Brossoit left as a free agent and was signed a two-year, $4.65 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. In his first season with the team, he served as backup to Robin Lehner and recorded a 10–9–3 record and .895 save percentage. However, it was announced that he required hip surgery in the off-season that would leave him unavailable for the beginning of the 2022–23 season.

Following Brossoit's return from hip surgery, the Golden Knights' management opted to have him begin with the franchise's AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights. Brossoit was waived by the Golden Knights on November 10, 2022, and cleared waivers the following day. Injuries to both Logan Thompson and Adin Hill eventually prompted Brossoit's recall to the NHL, playing alongside former Los Angeles Kings starter Jonathan Quick, who the team acquired midseason.

The Golden Knights finished first in the Western Conference to qualify for the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, with Brossoit named the starting goaltender for their first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets; Brossoit's starting role against his former team and partner Connor Hellebuyck attracted media attention. The Golden Knights prevailed in five games. In Game 3 of the team's second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers, Brossoit exited the game after injuring himself in the process of making a save. Hill took over the net, leading the team onward to the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals. The Golden Knights defeated the Florida Panthers in five games, and Brossoit joined the team in hoisting the Stanley Cup.

We held a celebration at the Stetson Bowl as part of Laurent's day with the Stanley Cup.

The celebration was held on August 6, 2023 at 11AM at the Stetson Bowl. All participants received the above custom Laurent Brossoit trading card created specially for the event. Our thanks to the Vegas Golden Knights for the use of their photo of Laurent with the cup for this giveaway.

Here is the NHL.com story on the event: Laurent Brossoit Brings Stanley Cup to Minor Hockey Home

As well as the Cloverdale Reporter: Stanley Cup Comes to Cloverdale With Goaltender Laurent Brossoit

Our Ceremony was attended by around 1500 people.

We asked the Kwantlen Nation elders - Kevin Kelly and Michael Kelly-Gabriel - to welcome our celebrants.

Representing the City of Surrey was Councilors Mike Bose and Rob Stutt (both also CMHA Life Members) as well as Linda Annis.

Representing the Province was MLA Mike Starchuk.

Thanks to our Executive team who put the event together, to the Surrey Firefighters for the use of the antique fire truck, and to the City of Surrey staff who helped us coordinate this great day at the Stetson Bowl.

Photography by Sarah Parker from Match1Media

Our attendees were invited to write congratulations messages for Laurent:

Here are some photos that were posted at the event in celebration of Laurent's hockey career so far:

(none of these photos are owned by CMHA - all rights remain with applicable photographers)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 06: Laurent Brossoit #39 of the Vegas Golden Knights tends net during the second period against the Edmonton Oilers in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena on May 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Zak Krill/NHLI via Getty Images)

Since then - LB's career has continued successfully. The following is also excerpted from wikipedia:

Return to Winnipeg (2023–2024)

On July 1, 2023, Brossoit signed a one-year, $1.75M contract with the Jets to return to Winnipeg. The 2023–24 season proved a great success for the Jets, who finished fourth in the league, while Brossoit called it "a blessing to be here" while seeking to reestablish his ability to play and remain healthy after previous injuries. He was the Jets' nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded by the Professional Hockey Writers' Association to the player who "exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to the game." The Jets allowed a league-low 199 goals over 82 games, earning the William M. Jennings Trophy as a result, but Brossoit was not eligible to have his name on the trophy as he had played only 23 games, two short of the minimum to qualify.

Chicago Blackhawks (2024–present)

As a free agent at the conclusion of his one-year deal with the Jets, Brossoit was signed to a lucrative two-year, $6.6 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on July 1, 2024.