Why is it called the Stanley Cup? How the NHL's championship trophy got its name

The Stanley Cup is one of the most well-known trophies in sports, but what's the history behind the NHL hardware?

How The Stanley Cup Got Its Name

How The Stanley Cup Got Its Name

Stanley Cup - Wikipedia

NHL Records - Traditions

Alex Ovechkin receives mini trophies for winning Stanley Cup and being named playoff MVP

The Golden Knights were set up to be bold, acted that way, and were rewarded for it as Stanley Cup champions - The Boston Globe

Quirks of the Stanley Cup: Examining the evolution and oddities of hockey's Holy Grail - The Athletic

Get to know the Stanley Cup, the coveted NHL trophy captured by the Vegas Golden Knights - Las Vegas Weekly

Inside the Golden Knights' introduction to the Stanley Cup - Las Vegas Sun News

ice hockey - Do Stanley Cup Champions get a replica of the cup? - Sports Stack Exchange

Tampa Bay Lightning defeat Montreal Canadiens to win Stanley Cup