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Blackhawks add the WWE belt to their trophy case

By  Blair Sheade
   
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Chicago celebrates Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup win with a downtown parade headed towards a rally at Soldier Field June 18, 2015. | Saiyna Bashir/ Sun-Times

The WWE CEO Vince McMahon sent the Blackhawks the WWE belt to wear while they celebrate their Stanley Cup win.

Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Patrick Sharp had their picture taken with the trophies they’ve won throughout the playoffs. From left to right: the Conn Smythe trophy, the Campbell conference trophy, the Stanley Cup and William Jennings trophy.

The Williams Jennings trophy goes to the goaltender on team with fewest goals against, which was Corey Crawford this season.

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