Stanley Cup: History and Legacy of the NHL's Prestigious Trophy
An Overview of the Stanley Cup's Origins
The Stanley Cup, also known as "Lord Stanley's Mug" or "La Coupe Stanley" in French, is the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff champion club.
The First Stanley Cup Champions
The first Stanley Cup was awarded to the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association (AAA) champions of the Amateur Hockey Association of Canada (AHAC) in 1893. The trophy was initially known as the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup but was renamed in 1896.
Since its inception, the Stanley Cup has become one of the most iconic symbols of professional hockey. It is awarded after the completion of a four-round playoff series between the Eastern and Western Conference champions.
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