NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) — Back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Rick Dudley will be sharing his day with the Stanley Cup with fans, as he plans on bringing the iconic trophy to Niagara Falls on August 28.
The former Buffalo Sabres player and head coach currently serves as a senior advisor to the general manager for the Florida Panthers, a position he has held since 2020.
In 2024, Dudley celebrated his first championship win after more than 50 years of working in professional hockey.
Now, in 2025, the celebrations are in order once again.
Q: “Congratulations on two Stanley Cup victories in a row. Does that even feel real to hear?”
Dudley: “Not really, no. The second one was almost surreal.”
On August 28, Dudley is bringing the Stanley Cup to the Torrent Restaurant & Bar on Old Falls Street in Niagara Falls for fans to enjoy for free.
He and the restaurant are still working on setting a time for the event, but I’m told that will likely be either 4 or 5 p.m.
“I’ve been incredibly lucky with the places I’ve been and lived, and I would say of all the places I have lived, Lewiston, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, that area has been responsible for most of the success I’ve had,” Dudley said.
“I’m super excited," Assistant General Manager of Torrent, Taylor Dispenza, said. "I love the busy. It’s perfect for the offseason, so this is perfect for locals to come out and see it."
“The people get such a kick out of it here. I mean, last year was amazing,” Dudley said. “There was never a doubt about where I was going to take it this year.”
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