Stanley cup

Most unique sports Trophy in the world

By: GeemanBox

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National Hockey League (NHL) is professional ice hockey league in North America.

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NHL gets full credit to make Ice Hockey - an aspirational sport in USA & Canada

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Starting with 4 teams in 1917, today NHL has total 32 teams.

Out of 32 teams, 24 teams are from USA and 8 teams are from Canada

During "ORIGINAL SIX" era (1942 - 1967), the Montreal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup Trophy record 24 times!

It is awarded to the league playoff champion every year.

----- The Stanley Cup ----

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Uniqueness of Stanley Cup lies not in the cup, but the way it is designed and awarded.

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Unlike other sports, same Stanley Cup is passed down to new winner every year

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Every year, the names of all winning team players are engraved on the trophy and this is going on since 1893 !!

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Winning team lifts the cup above the head and takes it around the rink to proudly show to cheering Audience

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The winning team members and staff drink champagne from the cup.

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The winning team gets the chance to lift the entire history of the cup - Literally !!!

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