St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues represent the Gateway to the West from Enterprise Center, where the Note has built a devoted following in a city that has embraced hockey since the Blues joined the NHL in 1967. The blue and yellow embody St. Louis's blue-collar identity and the franchise's resilience, culminating in the unforgettable 2019 Stanley Cup championship that ended 52 years of frustration. St. Louis's passionate fanbase endured decades of near-misses before celebrating the greatest turnaround in sports history—the Blues going from last place in January to champions in June. The Blues play a physical, defensive style that has produced consistent playoff appearances and made Enterprise Center one of the league's tougher road venues. The 2019 championship run, fueled by 'Gloria' and Jordan Binnington's emergence, remains the defining moment in Blues history.

Founded in 1967 as part of NHL expansion, the Blues reached the Stanley Cup Finals in each of their first three seasons—though they were swept each time as the expansion format guaranteed a place for one new team. The Blues endured decades of competitive but ultimately unsuccessful hockey, with Brett Hull's goal-scoring brilliance and Chris Pronger's dominance producing memorable teams that fell short. The 2019 championship run began with the Blues in last place in the entire league on January 3, a turnaround that saw Craig Berube take over as coach and Binnington emerge from the minors. Binnington's goaltending and the leadership of Ryan O'Reilly, who won the Conn Smythe, carried the Blues to their first championship in franchise history. The Blues' victory parade down Market Street brought St. Louis together in a celebration that transcended sports.