The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Impressive personal miniature of the Prince of Wales Trophy was presented to Pittsburgh goaltending coach and scout, Gilles Meloche, after Mario Lemieux and the Penguins brought Pittsburgh its first Stanley Cup title in 1991. Despite Mario only playing in 26 regular season games, the Pens took top spot in the Patrick Division with 88 points, three more than the Rangers, and then come playoff time with Mario’s back feeling better, the boys in black and gold went “all the way”, earning the right to hoist the Cup. It was their six-game series win over Boston in the Wales Conference finals that brought them the Prince of Wales Trophy and a trip to the Cup finals. Originally donated to the NHL in 1924, the Wales trophy here features a bowl with removable lid supported by four hockey sticks which stand upon a 2 1/2” beveled wooden base. Gilles Meloche’s name is engraved on a metal plaque which includes the name of the trophy, while “NHL Champions – Pittsburgh Penguins 1990-91” appears on a plate on the opposite side. In outstanding near mint condition, the silver plated memento from a championship season will be accompanied by Gilles Meloche’s signed letter of authenticity.
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