Lombardi brings Cup home to Ludlow
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PrintLudlow, Massachusetts is a short drive from the Basketball Hall of Fame in nearby Springfield. But the discussion today is all hockey, as Kings GM and Ludlow resident Dean Lombardi enjoys his day with the Stanley Cup. 
The Cup last came to this area in 1995, when it was hosted by nearby Wilbraham. On Thrusday, residents lined up at least two hours in advance at the Polish American Citizens Club, where Lombardi is expected to bring the Cup by at noon. A local fundraiser is also being held with a charity auction, in which locals will have the chance to win autographed Kings jerseys.
Prior to his arrival at the Hall, Lombardi took the Cup to nearby hospitals before spending time with his first hockey coach, Tony Costa, who is known locally as the godfather of Ludlow hockey.
Lombardi is scheduled to spend five hours with the Cup at the Citizens Club, so stay tuned for more information at NHL.com.
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