Update, 5:57 p.m., Thursday, June 13: Vladimir Tarasenko is at OB Clark's and is hoisting the Stanley Cup above his head for fans to see.
Photography by George Mate
Jordan Binnington is also among the crowd.
Photography by George Mate
Update, 4:49 p.m., Thursday, June 13: Fox 2 is reporting that the Stanley Cup has arrived at OB Clark's. Watch below:
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OB Clark's (1921 S. Brentwood) in Brentwood is a longtime staple for the St. Louis Blues and a favorite spot for fans to catch a game. So naturally, the morning after their history-making Stanley Cup win, fans say they've spotted the team celebrating at the bar.
Photography by Laura Miserez
Who's in attendance? A fan told SLM she's seen the likes of Joel Edmundson, Patrick Maroon, Alexander Steen, Oskar Sundqvist, Brayden Schenn, with more possibly on the way. Alumni Kelly Chase is also in attendance. Ryan O'Reilly was met with chants of "MVP" as he came out onto the balcony—to which he gave a humble shrug.
Even better: Catch Patrick Maroon yelling out "Let's go Blues" from the balcony. (Er, a.k.a. all of us right now?)
Coach Craig Berube gives the crowd a thumbs-up.
Ryan O'Reilly hoists the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Blues assistant coach and former player Steve Ott
Photography by Amanda Woytus
Photography by Amanda Woytus
The crowd continues to grow, with onlookers even throwing apparel up onto the bar's balcony for the players to sign.
One fan, as Steen signed her jersey, says she's been waiting for this moment for 30 years. “My dad and I have been going to games since I was 8 and this is all we’ve ever wanted," April Mertens says. "I love it. They fought so hard. You can’t make this story up, it’s perfect.”
Other fans Lauren Ruzicka and James Unverferth drove straight to OB Clark's after seeing the team was spotted there via Instagram. The two spent last night watching Game 7 with their dads then drove downtown to celebrate until 4 a.m. “We went everywhere. My dad was crying. They were weeping,” Ruzicka says.
David Dimmit, the mayor of Brentwood, made sure to stop by. He says he “barricaded" himself at home for last night's game and admits his "wife had to close the windows because I was screaming so loud." Before stopping by, he watched the game for a second time and then attended a meeting at City Hall. "We're proud today," he says.
So will the Stanley Cup make an appearance?
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This story is developing and we will continue to update it.
