NewsJune 12, 2019

Although more than 1,000 miles from where the game was physically played, locals gathered in Cape Girardeau to watch as the St. Louis Blues claimed their first Stanley Cup in franchise history with a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 7. Here are a few scenes of reaction from viewers at Dogwood Social House on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.

Chase Groshong of Troy, Missouri, and Madison Mingione of Perryville, Missouri, left, react to the St. Louis Blues claiming the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
Chase Groshong of Troy, Missouri, and Madison Mingione of Perryville, Missouri, left, react to the St. Louis Blues claiming the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
Billy Brennan, left, and Jacob Reese, both of St. Louis, cheer while watching the St. Louis Blues' 4-1 Stanley Cup victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
Billy Brennan, left, and Jacob Reese, both of St. Louis, cheer while watching the St. Louis Blues' 4-1 Stanley Cup victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
Matt Reed of Scott City cheers while watching the St. Louis Blues' 4-1 Stanley Cup victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
Matt Reed of Scott City cheers while watching the St. Louis Blues' 4-1 Stanley Cup victory over the Boston Bruins in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
Jason Lee of Cape Girardeau reacts to the St. Louis Blues claiming the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
Jason Lee of Cape Girardeau reacts to the St. Louis Blues claiming the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
Jason Lee of Cape Girardeau reacts to the St. Louis Blues claiming the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
Jason Lee of Cape Girardeau reacts to the St. Louis Blues claiming the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
From left: Susan Francis of Cape Girardeau, Aaron Seibert of Cape Girardeau and Chad Holtzclaw celebrate the St. Louis Blues claiming the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
From left: Susan Francis of Cape Girardeau, Aaron Seibert of Cape Girardeau and Chad Holtzclaw celebrate the St. Louis Blues claiming the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
Rodney Bollinger of Jackson, facing forward, hugs another viewer while reacting to the St. Louis Blues claiming the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
Rodney Bollinger of Jackson, facing forward, hugs another viewer while reacting to the St. Louis Blues claiming the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau.
Rodney Bollinger of Jackson pauses after reacting to the St. Louis Blues claiming the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. 
Rodney Bollinger of Jackson pauses after reacting to the St. Louis Blues claiming the Stanley Cup after defeating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, while watching the event at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. 
Nicholas Lindsay, standing, and Trevor Halter, both of Cape Girardeau, watch as the St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Nicholas Lindsay, standing, and Trevor Halter, both of Cape Girardeau, watch as the St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Derek Dickerson, facing forward, and Bryan Schilligo, both of Cape Girardeau, high five after watching the St. Louis Blues score their first goal of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Derek Dickerson, facing forward, and Bryan Schilligo, both of Cape Girardeau, high five after watching the St. Louis Blues score their first goal of Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Angela Backer of St. Louis reacts to seeing the St. Louis Blues score while watching the team face the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Angela Backer of St. Louis reacts to seeing the St. Louis Blues score while watching the team face the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Rodney Bollinger of Jackson watches as the St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Rodney Bollinger of Jackson watches as the St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Aaron Seibert of Cape Girardeau reacts to the game while watching as the St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Aaron Seibert of Cape Girardeau reacts to the game while watching as the St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Fans watch as the St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Fans watch as the St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Billy Brennan, left, and Jacob Reese, both of St. Louis, react to the game while watching as the St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Billy Brennan, left, and Jacob Reese, both of St. Louis, react to the game while watching as the St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Rob Younghouse of Cape Girardeau, left, watches as the St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
Rob Younghouse of Cape Girardeau, left, watches as the St. Louis Blues take on the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Dogwood Social House in Cape Girardeau. The Blues defeated the Bruins 4-1 to claim the Stanley Cup.
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Although more than 1,000 miles from where the game was physically played, locals gathered in Cape Girardeau to watch as the St. Louis Blues claimed their first Stanley Cup in franchise history with a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 7. Here are a few scenes of reaction from viewers at Dogwood Social House on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.

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