Capannari Ice Cream Congratulates the Blackhawks on their Stanley Cup Win

In honor or the Stanley Cup Finals, Capannari Ice Cream of Mount Prospect, Illinois entered into a friendly wager with a Royal Scoop Handmade Ice Cream, located in Bonita Springs, Florida. The deal was, the losing city of the Stanley Cup Finals would have to sport jerseys of the winning team and name a sundae after them. With the Chicago Blackhawks win, Royal Scoop staff members (and Tampa Bay Lightning Fans) will be wearing Blackhawks jerseys and selling "Blackhawks" sundaes.

The two small businesses traded barbs over social media like "Lightning doesn't strike twice in Chicago," and "Hope you look good in red, Lightning fans."

"Our wager is all in good fun. Royal Scoop is a Florida favorite and we are thrilled that Lightning fans will be wearing Blackhawks gear and enjoying Blackhawks sundaes," says Katie Dolan Dix, president of Capannari Ice Cream.

The owners and staff at Capannari Ice Cream are huge hockey fans and have long supported the Chicago Blackhawks. During playoff season, staff is encouraged to wear their Blackhawks fan gear. Capannari's has entered into a similar wagers in the past, most recently in the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals, with Waltham, Massachusetts ice cream shop Pizzi Farms when the Blackhawks were victorious over the Boston Bruins.

Capannari Ice Cream is also campaigning for the Stanley Cup to pay a visit to their Mount Prospect retail store with their "Bring the Cup to Caps" campaign. "We keep saying, 'That cup needs some Capannari Ice Cream in it!'" said Dolan Dix.

Capannari Ice Cream makes premium homemade ice cream on the premises. In addition to the retail operation, they provide catering for businesses, private parties or special events. Capannari's retail shop is located in the historical Old General Store at 10 S. Pine Street in Mount Prospect. For more information, go to www.capannaris.com or call us at 847/392-2277.