Hockey historian dave stubbs talks canada's legacy and the origins of the stanley cup

Verkkobut how well do you know the stanley cup?

Aleksander barkov lifts the stanley cup.

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Verkkofrom 'rite of spring' to generational dream:

Verkkothere were two years when the stanley cup was not awarded:

Verkkobut its legacy isn’t just built on triumphs;

From being accidentally left on the side of the road to.

Verkkoin 1947, the nhl entered into an agreement with the cup's trustees that granted control of the cup to the league and allowed it to reject challenges.

It began as a silver bowl, then a bowl resting on tiers.

Verkkothere’s a unique legacy passed from one generation of hockey players to the next that is deeply embedded in the cup’s very metal.

It has also seen its share of mishaps and peculiarities.

Let’s walk through some of the facts and figures, and see if we can learn a thing or two about the famous.

Verkkothe stanley cup was first awarded in 1893 by lord stanley of preston, governor general of canada, as a challenge cup for the best amateur.

The stanley cup was perpetually changing shape in the first half of its existence.

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