Lake Erie Monsters dedicate Calder Cup title to late equipment manager
The Lake Erie Monsters are AHL champions after winning the Calder Cup in thrilling fashion, completing their sweep of the Hershey Bears in overtime Saturday night.
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That title, though, was won with a heavy heart, as the Monsters just lost longtime equipment manager Phil Simon, who died at 83 Thursday after a battle with leukemia.
In a touching moment, Monsters fans chanted "Thank you, Phil!" at Game 4 on home ice.
"Thank You Phil"#BattleTogether #DoItForPhil pic.twitter.com/mkx5thGupe
- Lake Erie Monsters (@monstershockey) June 11, 2016
The championship was Cleveland's first since 1964, and the team dedicated it to Simon.
This win is for you Phil!#DoItForPhil #BattleTogether #CalderCupChampshttps://t.co/nXaDgJr329
- Lake Erie Monsters (@monstershockey) June 12, 2016
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