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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.
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Why is the Stanley cup important to Canada?
Canadian Governor General Stanley donated the Stanley cup the nhl
Name of trophy that is awarded to the NHL's championship team at the end of playoffs?
The Stanley Cup.
How many times has a 1st seed in the NHL Playoffs won the Stanley Cup?
7 Teams have won the Stanley Cup since the Presidents trophy was incorporated in the NHL in 1976.
Which NHL goalie introduced the poke check?
Stanley H. Cup
Who carries the Stanley cup onto the ice?
The nhl commissoner, Gary Bettman.
What are the championships for NHL?
Stanley Cup
What is the name of the trophy that they play for in the NHL?
When an NHL team wins the championship, the award that is presented to them is known as the Stanley Cup.
Why is the Stanley cup important to Canada?
Canadian Governor General Stanley donated the Stanley cup the nhl
What is the prestigious trophy awarded by the NHL?
The Stanley Cup. It was named after the person who created it, Lord Stanley of Preston.
Who was the NHL Stanley cup winner in 1997?
The Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup in 1997.
Name of trophy that is awarded to the NHL's championship team at the end of playoffs?
The Stanley Cup.
Who will win the NHL Stanley Cup in 2013?
2012-2013 Stanley Cup Champions were the Chicago Blackhawks
What league can win the Stanley cup?
only the NHL
Are you looking forward to the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup?
No
How many times has a 1st seed in the NHL Playoffs won the Stanley Cup?
7 Teams have won the Stanley Cup since the Presidents trophy was incorporated in the NHL in 1976.
When was the Stanley cup brought into hockey?
It was originally donated by Lord Stanley in 1892. The NHL was not yet formed. It became the de facto championship trophy for the NHL in 1926 and by 1947 the Stanley Cup became what it is today.
What teams are in the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs?
2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs:Western ConferenceLos Angeles KingsEastern ConferenceNew Jersey DevilsNew York Rangers
