Jintak Han, The Denver PostA Colorado Avalanche flag flies in front of Denver’s Union Station as people wait for a parade celebrating the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup win to start Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Jintak Han, The Denver PostEvelyn Kaufman, 7, waves a hockey stick with a Colorado Avalanche flag hung from it as she waits for a parade celebrating the Avalanche’s Stanley Cup win to start in Denver, Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostClancy, who did not provide a last name, catches up on some sleep after arriving to his parade viewing spot at 6:30 a.m. in downtown Denver on Thursday morning, June 30, 2022. Fans gathered ahead of the Colorado Avalanche 2022 Championship Parade and Rally to celebrate the team's recent Stanley Cup win.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostFans gather at Denver's Civic Center in advance of the Avalanche victory parade on June 30, 2022. The Avalanche were celebrating their first Stanley Cup in 21 years.
Jintak Han, The Denver PostErik Johnson (6) of the Colorado Avalanche holds the Stanley Cup as he is escorted by law enforcement during a parade in Denver celebrating the team’s Stanley Cup win, Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans line the streets during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostErik Johnson (6), Nathan MacKinnon (29) and Gabriel Landeskog (92) ride a fire engine during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans line the streets during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Jintak Han, The Denver PostThe crowd cheers as Gabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche lifts up the Stanley Cup at the end of the team’s Stanley Cup victory parade in Denver, Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans work from every vantage point for a better viewing during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Jintak Han, The Denver PostGabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche and his daughter, Linnea Rae Landeskog, 2, greets fans at the team’s Stanley Cup victory parade in Denver, Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans cram the ledge of a building as others below high five Gabriel Landeskog (92) during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNathan MacKinnon (29) hoists the cup as he and Erik Johnson (6) ride atop a fire engine rounding the turn from 17th onto Broadway during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Jintak Han, The Denver PostNathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche, accompanied by Erik Johnson (6) and Gabriel Landeskog (92), lift up the Stanley Cup from a fire engine in Denver during the team’s victory parade celebrating their Stanley Cup win, Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Jintak Han, The Denver PostErik Johnson (6) of the Colorado Avalanche holds the Stanley Cup during a parade in Denver celebrating the team’s Stanley Cup win, Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Jintak Han, The Denver PostNathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche chugs beer with a fan, Tommy Henninger, 21, during the team’s Stanley Cup victory parade in Denver, Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans cheer during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Jintak Han, The Denver PostBrit Gibson watches the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup victory parade pass by below in Denver, Thursday, June 30, 2022. “I was not a big hockey fan before the playoffs, but my husband was like, ‘You should watch this,’” Gibson said.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBernie leads the way during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Jintak Han, The Denver PostGabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche, who hails from Sweden, holds up a Swedish flag given to him by a fan at the Avalanche’s Stanley Cup victory parade in Denver, Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLogan O’Connor (25) and J.T. Compher (37) ride a fire engine during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Cale Makar (8) high fives fans much to their delight during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLilyana Meksin taps on the arm of Cale Makar (8) after ducking the fence to meet her idol during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostOwner Stan Kroenke tosses a Silver Bullet into the air after slamming the brew back with his son, Josh Kroenke, during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans cheer during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans line the streets during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDarcy Kuemper (35) raises his hands in celebration from atop a fire truck during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Jintak Han, The Denver PostGabriel Landeskog (92) of the Colorado Avalanche walks with his daughter, Linnea Rae Landeskog, 2, during the team’s Stanley Cup victory parade in Denver, Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAvalanche superfan Soren Mullen sports a pair of nifty Avs socks during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans cheer from high above during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche works the crowd like a young Robert Goulet during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNathan MacKinnon (29) hoists the cup as he parties alongside Erik Johnson (6) and Gabriel Landeskog (92) during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar celebrates during the team’s Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNathan MacKinnon (29) walks amongst the fans during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFans work from every vantage point for a better viewing during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNathan MacKinnon (29) hoists the cup during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup celebration parade in downtown Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostFans cheer and celebrate while attending the Colorado Avalanche celebration rally in Civic Center Park as the Avalanche players are introduced on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram (4) gets at sneak peak at the large crowd gathered in Civic Center Park from the steps of the City and County Building just before the Avalanche took the stage for the Stanley Cup Championship celebration June 30, 2022.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostFans poured into Civic Center Park and rally to celebrate the Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup victory in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) sneaks a peak at the large crowd gathered in Civic Center Park from the the City and County Building just before the Avalanche took the stage for the Stanley Cup Championship celebration June 30, 2022.
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog (92) hoists the Stanley Cup on the steps of the City and County Building for the Avalanche Championship celebration June 30, 2022. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostFans poured into Civic Center Park and rally to celebrate the Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup victory in Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostFans cheer and celebrate as the Stanley Cup is hoisted overhead under confetti during the Colorado Avalanche celebration rally in Civic Center Park on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) hoists the Stanley Cup during the Avalanche's Championship celebration at Civic Center Park on June 30, 2022.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostFans poured into Civic Center Park and rally to celebrate the Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup victory in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche Nazem Kadri, front, celebrates victory of Stanley Cup at City and County Building in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche Cale Makar, top, is hoisted by his teammates as they celebrate their Stanley Cup championship title during a victory rally at Denver's City and County Building on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, center, greets Gabriel Landeskog (92) (29) moments after speaking at the Stanley Cup Championship celebration at Civic Center Park June 30, 2022. Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) stands on stage next to Bednar.
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, center, celebrates winning Stanley Cup with the players at City and County Building in Denver on Thursday, June 30, 2022. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29), left, and Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic have a laugh together on stage at the Stanley Cup Championship celebration at Civic Center Park June 30, 2022.
Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, right, hugs Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) moments after speaking at the Stanley Cup Championship celebration at Civic Center Park June 30, 2022. (File photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostFans celebrate together at Denver's Civic Center Park during the Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup victory rally on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostShirtless Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) showcases the Swedish flag in celebration during the Stanley Cup Championship celebration at Civic Center Park June 30, 2022.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche Erik Johnson, center hugs Gabriel Landeskog (92) and Nathan MacKinnon (29) as they celebrate their team's Stanley Cup championship during a victory rally at Denver's City and County Building on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Eric Lutzens, The Denver PostFans cheer and celebrate while attending the Colorado Avalanche celebration rally in Civic Center Park on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher (37) takes the Stanley Cup to the fans during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Championship celebration at Civic Center Park June 30, 2022.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche JT Compher (37) shows Stanley Cup closer to the fan at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) chugs a beverage to the delight of the crowd during the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Championship celebration at Civic Center Park June 30, 2022.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche Bowen Byram (4) and JT Compher (37) show Stanley Cup closer to fan at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche Nicolas Aube-Kubel (16) shares victory of Stanley Cup with fans at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostColorado Avalanche Nico Sturm (78) celebrate Stanley Cup Victory with fan at Civic Center Park in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, June 30, 2022.
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Fans poured into downtown Denver for a parade and rally to celebrate the Colorado Avalanche’s Stanley Cup win on Thursday morning, June 30, 2022.
