Learn about the history of the Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is a coveted trophy that is awarded to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff champions. The cup was first awarded in 1893 and has been contested annually since 1915. The cup is named after Lord Stanley of Preston, who was the Governor General of Canada at the time it was donated . The cup has been won by many different teams over its history, but the Montreal Canadiens have won the most championships, with 24 wins. The Stanley Cup was first played for in 1892 The Montreal Amateur Athletic Association (MAAA) won the trophy and it was contested annually from 1893 to 1914. The cup was not awarded in 1915 because of World War I, but it has been contested annually since then. The cup has been won by many different teams over its history, but the Montreal Canadiens have won the most championships, with 24 wins. It was originally called the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup The cup was renamed the Stanley Cup in 1925 after Lord Stanley of Preston, who was the Governor Ge...