Stanley Cup ring found in New Brunswick river believed to be a replica
An apparent Stanley Cup ring found by a young boy in New Brunswick's Restigouche River is now believed to be a replica.
Update: Overnight email says discovered #Habs Lach Stanley Cup ring is in fact a replica worth $100 dropped in Restigouche by emailer's pal
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) August 9, 2014
As Dave Stubbs further indicates, the ring is inscribed with the Montreal Canadiens logo, the name E. [for Elmer] Lach and the No. 16 on the side. It was created to commemorate the team's NHL championship in 1946, and sold at an auction in the fall of 2011.
The ring was found by Anthony Thériault, who comes from a family of die-hard Canadiens fans. The strange coincidence here is that the ring was discovered in a body of water known as a favourite fishing hole for Montreal hockey players over the years, including Elmer Lach and his linemate, Maurice "Rocket" Richard.
The family was in the process of investigating the ring's authenticity, but for now, it appears as though this boy's great find has turned into a bogus summer adventure.