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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.

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What are 3 nicknames for the Stanley cup?

Here's four: The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or Lord Stanley's Mug.


Who is the inventor of the Stanley cup?

Lord Stanley


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.


Where was Stanley of the Stanley Cup Born?

Lord Frederick Stanley was born in the UK


Who was Lord Stanley?

"Lord Stanley" is sometimes used as a nickname for the Stanley Cup. However, Lord Stanley was Frederick Arthur Stanley, Lord Stanley of Preston. He was appointed governor general of Canada in 1888 and served in that capacity until 1893. While in Canada his son became a hockey player and Lord Stanley grew fond of the game. He is best remembered for donating the Stanley Cup as a trophy for Canada's hockey champions and now is synonomous with the NHL champions. I suggest you Google the Stanley Cup and Lord Stanley for complete information.


The stanley cup was named after whom?

Lord Laurence Stanley of Bollington


How much did lord Stanley pay for the Stanley cup?

50 dollars


How old is sir Stanley cup?

Lord Stanley has been DEAD for years.


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."


When was the last time St. Louis won the Stanley cup?

The Blues have never won Lord Stanley's Cup :(


What is the name of the award that the best team in the nhl wins?

The Stanley Cup! "All hail Lord Stanley!"


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.