Edmonton Oilers superfan Kevin Genest wears his love for the team proudly on his back – literally. Genest has a faded tattoo of the Stanley Cup stretching from the tip of his spine to his lumbar, with the team’s name proudly displayed on the trophy. The tattoo is a constant reminder of the Oilers’ glory days, when they won four Stanley Cups in the 1980s and capped it off with their fifth and final Gretzky-less one in 1990. Genest was just a young boy during those triumphant years, and the Oilers provided him with a sense of community and belonging during difficult times. As an adult, Genest decided to get the tattoo as a way to show his unwavering support for the team. The Oilers have endured some lean times since 2006, but Genest has remained a loyal fan, and he is confident that they will soon bring the Stanley Cup back to Edmonton. If the Oilers do win, Genest plans to get the tattoo touched up and expanded to include some of the team’s current stars, like Connor McDavid. Genest’s tattoo is more than just a piece of body art. It’s a symbol of his love for the Oilers, the city of Edmonton, and the memories he has made along the way. It’s a story of resilience, hope, and a lifelong passion for the game of hockey.
