Stanley Cup goes for lunch In Thunder bay

[Kamhillbilly]

The Hoito is a Finnish restaurant here in Thunder Bay very popular for its Finnish Pancakes ,also has a lot of history here . Jordan Staal had a cup showing at the pediatric ward of the Hospital then Fort William Gardens then went for lunch .

[Richtee]

The Hoito is a Finnish restaurant here in Thunder Bay very popular for its Finnish Pancakes ,also has a lot of history here . Jordan Staal had a cup showing at the pediatric ward of the Hospital then Fort William Gardens then went for lunch .

Cool stuff. Can't say I din't wish it was at Detroit's Children's hospital, tho (grumble)

Thanks for the pix!

[Texas-Hunter]

Too cool.... Been a long time since I seen it here in Dallas ( The few days Derian Hatcher had it )... Maybe next season..

[Richtee]

I forgot to mention when I first seen this title I thought "Uh Ohh..another drunken Cup incident involving divers this time"

[curious aardvark]

Finnish Pancake Recipe
2 cups flour
5 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs; slightly beaten
1 cup yogurt
1 cup water
4 Tbsp. melted butter

Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together the remaining ingredients and add to the flour mixture. Preheat griddle, oil lightly, and ladle 1/4 cup of the batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbly, turn and cook until light brown. Serve immediately with the desired toppings.

I can't be the only one who was intrigued about finnish pancakes :-)

[Kamhillbilly]

My wife is a pure Finlander , Finn pancakes are the best if you make the batter let it sit in the fridge for a day or two makes better pancakes

Finnish Pancakes
INGREDIENTS

two eggs
2 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
pinch of salt
6 cups milk ( homogenized)
all-purpose flour (approx. 2 cups)
butter
METHOD

Beat eggs, sugar and salt in large bowl until thoroughly mixed.
Add milk and mix thoroughly.
Beat in flour gradually until batter begins to thicken...you want it just right - not too runny or too heavy.
Heat a frying pan to medium-high (a cast iron pan is recommended).
Coat pan liberally with butter and pour in batter (about 1 cup) to cover 3/4 of the bottom; tilt pan to cover bottom evenly.
When bubbles appear on top, flip pancake over. Don't burn - colour should be golden brown on top and medium brown on bottom when removed from pan. Keep warm in a warming tray or an oven-safe platter on stovetop, on low heat, while you continue.
re-coat pan with butter and repeat procedure until you have a stack of fantastic pancakes

[flyin' illini]

This tradition to put the Cup on the road with winning team members in hockey is so cool. (I am not even a hockey fan by a little stretch) Does any other sport do this?

[supervman]

No they don't and it's SUPER cool that they let that puppy go out into the public.
At the Pro Football HOF in Canton I had the distinct pleasure of being able to touch a Super Bowl Trophy AND (It was not allowed) But I ALSO touched Jim Thorpes College Letter Sweater - the guy didn't know it, but it was going in for some cleaning, and the case was off, and I distracted him talking - and BELIEVE me I like to talk - and I snatched a touch of the sweater. Pretty cool - for me anyway.

[Kamhillbilly]

It is cool that it goes to each player on team ( I imagine coaches manager etc also) Jordans brother Eric Staal had it here afew years ago. Imagine the job of Stanley Cup Keeper !

[DIPPER887]

OMG!!!!! I LOVE THE HOITO!!!! I never thought I would be talking about it on here!!!! Whenever I get the chance to work T-Bay I am there almost everyday for pancakes!!!! Simply addictive!!! Sadly doesnt look like I am gonna be sent there this year!!!

[Kamhillbilly]

OMG!!!!! I LOVE THE HOITO!!!! I never thought I would be talking about it on here!!!! Whenever I get the chance to work T-Bay I am there almost everyday for pancakes!!!! Simply addictive!!! Sadly doesnt look like I am gonna be sent there this year!!!

Who do you work for Dipper ,not much for work going on around here unless you work for the Unemployment Office

[Bbqgoddess]

"Sooo I pull into the parking lot for lunch and out pops this dude with Lord Stanley's cup"! SWEET... that is soooo cool, gotta love hockey! Got to touch it once.... all I can say is it is the best pro sport trophy for the best pro sport... That would be a very cool job, being the keeper of the cup...
Thanks for the post!