description Stanley Cup Overview
The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded to the National Hockey League's playoff winner. It originated as the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, donated by Lord Stanley of Preston, and was first awarded in 1893. The bowl and tiered base carry engraved names of players, coaches, and club personnel associated with winning teams, making the cup a record of NHL champions and an enduring symbol of professional ice hockey.
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Who donated the Stanley Cup?
Frederick Arthur Stanley, Lord Stanley of Preston, donated the trophy in 1892 while serving as Governor General of Canada. The first recorded presentation took place in 1893.
How is the Stanley Cup different from the Presidents' Trophy?
The Stanley Cup goes to the team that wins the NHL playoffs. The Presidents' Trophy goes to the team with the most regular-season points.
Whose names are engraved on the Stanley Cup?
The winning team adds the names of eligible players, coaches, and staff to the Cup. Wayne Gretzky, for example, appears on it for several Edmonton Oilers championships.
How is the Stanley Cup champion decided?
The Stanley Cup Playoffs end with a best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final. The first team to win four games becomes the NHL champion.
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