PHOTOS: Blackhawks celebrate Stanley Cup win with parade, Soldier Field rally
The Windy City was abuzz Thursday after the Chicago Blackhawks' third Stanley Cup win in the past six years.
The team gathered on several buses and made their way through the city, with an estimated two million people lining the route to show their appreciation:
In true 2015 fashion, the smartphones were out in full force:
Some citizens chose instead to poke their heads out of their apartments.
With Brent Seabrook holding the Stanley Cup in the background, Patrick Sharp showed the world the number of championships needed before a club could be considered a dynasty:
Meanwhile, a crowd gathered at Soldier Field for the ensuing celebration rally:
The fans were rewarded shortly thereafter as captain Jonathan Toews and star winger Patrick Kane unveiled the greatest trophy in sports:
In a touching moment, Kris Versteeg paid tribute to the team's late equipment manager Clint Reif by bringing his son on stage:
After speeches were made, the confetti rained down:
Judging by the reaction from the players and fans, winning isn't getting old in Chicago.
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