O'Reilly brings Stanley Cup to hometown to meet grandma, have parade

Forward's young son, plenty of fans take part in festivities

By Dan O'Leary

@DanOLeary25 NHL.com Staff Writer

July 26, 2019

After a big year, you need to have a big parade.

Ryan O'Reilly won the Conn Smythe Trophy while leading the St. Louis Blues to the Stanley Cup in his first season with the team. He also won the Selke Trophy after leading the team in points and assists.
So on Thursday it was time to celebrate.
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In his hometown of Seaforth, Ontatio, O'Reilly was celebrated in a big way.
O'Reilly sat on top of a fire truck with the Cup.

When you’re the #StanleyCup champ...AND the Conn Smythe winner...AND the Selke winner...you get to ride in style at your parade. #stlblues pic.twitter.com/WEeYx0TsIf
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) July 25, 2019

He posed for plenty of pictures with fans young and old and the local fire department.
There were plenty of familiar faces around as well. O'Reilly's 99-year-old grandmother had a big hug for him.

For the first time since he won the #StanleyCup, Ryan O'Reilly was reunited with his 99-year-old granny. #stlblues pic.twitter.com/q2MyPx1ACB
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) July 25, 2019

O'Reilly's son Jameson also got a nice close look at the Greatest Trophy in All of Sports.

Whether you’re 1-year-old or 99, everyone loves the #StanleyCup! pic.twitter.com/8Lq8CLsXeZ
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) July 25, 2019

The forward also made a pit stop at his old school, St. Anne's in Clinton, Ontario.

Quick stop to see O’Reilly’s former school. We bet his “What I Did This Summer” essay would be pretty good this year. #stlblues pic.twitter.com/aQFw6550yd
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) July 25, 2019

This former #Eagle is SOARing! Congratulations Ryan! Thank you for stopping by the #EaglesNest! We are very proud and excited for you, your family & your team! Come back soon! #EaglePride @HPCDSB 💙🦅🏒 https://t.co/iRpypeky73
— St. Anne's CSS (@stannescss) July 25, 2019

Later on, the Cup got on a different mode of transportation.

Stanley's traveling to the family party in style 🚁 #stlblues pic.twitter.com/RRxCULF4AW
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) July 25, 2019

And all of O'Reilly's hardware earned this season got together for a picture on the family farm.

Just hanging out on the family farm! Pardon, oh those....those are the trophies I won this season. @nhl @stanleycup @StLouisBlues @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/7ec5kYj3Hh
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) July 26, 2019

O'Reilly brings Stanley Cup to hometown to meet grandma, have parade

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