The St. Louis Blues have handed out Stanley Cup rings to players, management and staff involved in their run to hockey's most prestigious prize in 2018-2019, and the design makes sure to include as many details as one can imagine.
The 14-karat white and yellow gold rings include 16 blue sapphires forming the blue note logo, signifying the number of post-season wins required to win the Stanley Cup; 75 diamonds forming the Stanley Cup and its background, signifying the number of goals St. Louis scored in the playoffs; and an engraving that reads “PLAY GLORIA” on the bottom as a nod to the team's adopted theme song.
One side of the ring features the player's name and number along with a nondescript Blues player lifting the Cup in front of a crowd of fans. The other side features the famous St. Louis arch (another 16 diamonds, one for each of the wins) and sheet music for "When The Blues Go Marching In". The underside of the ring also includes the result of each playoff series St. Louis won on its road to the cup, as well as the logo of each opposing team.
Perhaps the most awesome part of the ring is the tribute to Laila Anderson, the young Blues fan battling a rare immune disorder who became an inspirational rallying point and good luck charm for the team throughout their run. Her name is inscribed in the interior of the palm of the ring.
The Blues will raise their Stanley Cup banner at the season opener Wednesday night.
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