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Stanley Cup History, Facts and Figures

A close-up of the Stanley Cup
A close-up of the Stanley Cup | © Flickr/Matt Boulton

The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy in professional sports in North America. Donated by Lord Stanley of Preston, Governor General of Canada, in 1892, the Cup has been the iconic symbol of supremacy in the National Hockey League.

With the 2016-17 NHL Playoffs beginning this week, Culture Trip takes a look at the unique facts and history of the Stanley Cup:

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Michael has been obsessed with sports since he started playing recreationally when he was 5 years old. Realizing he couldn't make it as a professional athlete and was a decent enough writer, the lightbulb went off: sports journalist. After honing his craft at the University of Delaware, Michael has covered anything and everything from scholastic field hockey to the World Series. Born and raised in New Jersey, Michael now lives in New York City, having worked most recently for New York City FC and the NHL. His favorite sport is soccer.

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