Saskatchewan's connections to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final
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Saskatchewan's hockey roots run deep and once again this year there is more than a handful of connections to the Stanley Cup Final. Here's a look at those who have ties to the province.
Saskatchewan’s hockey roots run deep and once again this year, there are more than a handful of provincial connections to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers will face off for hockey’s ultimate prize starting Saturday in Sunrise, Fla.
The Panthers are making their second consecutive trip to the final round and are in search of the franchise’s first Stanley Cup. The Oilers’ last trip to the final was in 2006, they're searching for their first cup since 1990.
There are 12 Saskatchewan connections to the 2024 Stanley Cup Final split between the two teams.
Josh Mahura:
The defenseman from St. Albert, Alta. was a member of the Regina Pats for the teams’ run to the 2017 WHL Championship series and 2018 team that hosted the Memorial Cup. In 94 regular season games with the Pats, Mahura recorded 30 goals and 59 assists. He added 18 more points in 30 playoff games.
The now 26-year-old played 30 regular season games for the Panthers this year but has yet to suit up for a playoff game and has dealt with injuries throughout the season.
