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.

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

Aleksander barkov lifts the stanley cup.

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

Verkkofrom 'rite of spring' to generational dream:

Verkkobut its legacy isn’t just built on triumphs;

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

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

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.

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.

Verkkobut how well do you know the stanley cup?

It has also seen its share of mishaps and peculiarities.

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

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

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