In a heartwarming display of adoration, Finnish hockey fans have showered forward Mikko Aho with rock star treatment after his team, the Carolina Hurricanes, won the Stanley Cup. Aho, a key player in the Hurricanes' championship victory, was mobbed by fans as he held the coveted trophy aloft in Helsinki, Finland. The 28-year-old forward's hometown has erupted in celebration, with thousands gathering to catch a glimpse of their beloved son on the world stage. As Aho basks in the glory of his championship win, he's likely to be hailed as a national hero in Finland, where hockey is a beloved national pastime.

Aho gets rock star treatment with Stanley Cup in Finland  NHL.com