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Canada hopes eighth time a charm as nation seeks first Stanley Cup in a generation

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Canada hopes eighth time a charm as nation seeks first Stanley Cup in a generation.

This year’s Cup clash comes with a bit more patriotic fervour than usual given U.S. President Donald Trump recently launching a tariff war north of the 49th parallel.

From B.C. to all points north and east, Canadian hockey fans are hoping the nation's Stanley Cup nightmare-drought ends.

Robinson said the Oilers have to a “certain extent” become Canada ’s team, but added, “I think because they are winning, everybody wants them as Canada ’s team now.” — with files from Lisa Johnson in Edmonton , Wolfgang Depner in Victoria , Sarah Ritchie in Ottawa and Noah Trenton in Toronto This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 4, 2025 . Jack Farrell , The Canadian Press .

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