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What country is known for maple leaf hockey and provinces?
the Maple Leafs is the name of a hockey team in the city of Toronto in the province of Ontario which is a province in Canada.
Who is the Stanley cup named after?
It is named after Frederick Arthur, first Lord Stanley of Preston, Governor General of Canada from 1888-1893, who donated the Cup as "a challenge cup which should be held from year to year by the champion hockey team in the dominion of Canada."
Who is sir Stanley of the nhl Stanley cup?
The Stanley Cup is named after Frederick Arthur Lord Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby, not "Sir Stanley". He was Governor General of Canada from 1888 to 1893. He is best known for donating the Stanley Cup as a challenge cup to be awarded annually to the best amateur hockey team in Canada.
What was the name of the team that won the Stanley cup that all players were from Canada?
There has never been a team that had all Canadian players on one team.
When the last time the Stanley cup was in Canada?
The last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup was the Montreal Canadians, during the 1992,93 season.
How did the Stanley cup begin?
Lord Stanley came to Canada from England after he was appointed the Governor General of Canada in 1888. He became a fan of hockey and he purchased a decrotice punch bowl that was intended to be awarded to the top amateur hockey team in Canada. Lord Stanley never saw a Stanley cup championship game, nor did he ever present the Cup.
Is the Stanley Cup the same trophy awarded every year in the NHL?
Yes, the Stanley Cup is the same trophy awarded every year in the NHL to the team that wins the playoffs.
What team has swept in every round of the final?
canada
Why did lord Stanley donate the Cup?
Lord Stanley became a great fan of the game during his tenure as Governor General of Canada and felt that a trophy was needed to honour the best amateur hockey team in Canada on an annual basis.
Why is the Hockey championship trophy called the Stanley Cup?
Because Governor General of Canada (British) donated it to the best hockey team in Canada. In 1926 it was first awarded to the team which was the champion of the NHL
Does every player on a nhl team get to hold the Stanley cup?
every player on the team that won the Stanley Cup finals gets to hold the Cup. it starts with the captain, who then normally passes it off to a veteran, who then passes it off to the player that steps out from the crowd and so forth.
How many times has Canada won the Hockey World Cup?
Never. Canada's best ranking in its four appearances has been eighth place in 1998.
