Stanley Cup Finals, Minnesota Style

Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Penguins for doing what they couldn't do a year ago - beat the Detroit Red Wings to capture the Stanley Cup. And by the Pens we of course mean coach Dan Bylsma's eating habits.

But in all seriousness, congratulations to the Pens and the guys who have Minnesota connections. Let's take a look, shall we?

Chuck Fletcher, Wild GM
Connection: Ex-Penguins Assistant GM

Pascal Dupuis, Pens forward
Connection: Member of the Wild, 2000-2007

Jeff Taffe, Pens forward
Connection: Born in Hastings, MN; former University of Minnesota Golden Gopher

Alex Goligoski, Pens defenseman
Connection: Born in Grand Rapids, MN; former University of Minnesota Golden Gopher

John Curry, Pens goalie
Connection: Born in Shorewood, MN

One person I'm glad I'm not? Marian Hossa.