One of the enduring Carbonneau myths is that, during a Stanley Cup party in 1999 at the house of Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul, Guy threw the trophy off Paul's balcony into the pool. Lord Stanley missed the pool slightly, leaving a three-inch ding.
What is known for sure is that the Cup was dented while the Stars had it. But the organization never explained how the dent got there.
Carbo denies the story. Vinnie Paul claims it is true. So does teammate Craig Ludwig, who was also at the party. I prefer to believe that my hero didn't dent the Stanley Cup, and if did...I can't blame him for denying it. Who would want to admit to something like that?
Guess we'll never know.
Further reading: Stars put mystery dent in Stanley Cup (CNN/Sports Illustrated story, July 7, 1999)
I was there back in 99’ there was probably about 150 people. I can remember they were filling the stanley cup with crown royale and passing it around, Once it was empty, we were asked to clear out of the way before guy threw it into the pool where it hit the side
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