Jonathan Quick bringing Stanley Cup to Hamden to honor friend

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Hamden native and Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick is bringing the Stanley Cup to his hometown on Sunday. Quick and the Cup will be at the Louis Astorino Ice Arena from noon to 2 p.m.

The Cup viewing will serve as a fundraiser. The proceeds will go to the college fund for the children of Jason Pagni, a close friend and youth coach of Quick’s who died in a car accident earlier this year.

A photo with the Stanley Cup will be $20 for adults and $10 for children. Quick recently had wrist surgery, so he will not be able to sign autographs.

Quick had “‘Everybody rides’ — Pags” inscribed on the back of his helmet during this year’s playoff run. The 28-year-old helped lead the Kings to their second Stanley Cup in three years. Only six goaltenders in NHL history have won more than two Stanley Cup finals.

In 2012, Quick brought the Cup to a private viewing party in Greenwich.