In August 2011 , Lucic had his customary day in possession of the Stanley Cup , which he spent in Vancouver . While it is traditional for players to host public celebrations with the trophy in their hometowns , Lucic chose to keep the day private , explaining that " I grew up a Canucks fan . I know how it is . " Following the Canucks ' defeat in the Finals , fans had staged an hours-long riot in Downtown Vancouver . More personally , posters of Lucic at a local cultural community centre were defaced . Also , an appearance by Lucic at a Greek festival in Vancouver sparked a public brawl ; '' The Vancouver Sun '' reported that Lucic did not throw any punches . While Lucic 's day with the Cup was private , many of his functions were held in public venues , which were reportedly well received by passers-by . He brought the trophy to his hometown church , St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church in Burnaby , for a gathering of approximately 350 people and on a harbour cruise with friends and family . He finished the day atop Grouse Mountain , the same place where he and his Vancouver Giants teammates took the Memorial Cup after their CHL victory in 2007 . Months later , in February 2012 , the church he brought the trophy to was vandalized
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2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot
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