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#1 Local Sports Story of 2011

BURLINGTON, Vt.--  When former Catamount Tim Thomas held the Stanley Cup above his head the night of June 15th, Vermonters wished that he'd bring that silver statue here.

It took a couple months, but those dreams came true one September Saturday.   Thousands lined Church street in downtown Burlington for a Parade and rally.  Thomas spoke to the crowd thanking them for the support.  He also reflected back on his time at UVM and how he never imagined winning the Cup, a Con Smythe Trophy (Playoff MVP) and the Vezina Trophy as the league's top goalie.

Tim Thomas and the Stanley Cup in Burlington. The top local sports story of 2011