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Stanley Cup
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the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoff winner
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
proper
What is the "Stanley Cup"?
The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded to the winner of the National Hockey League (NHL) season. It is one of the most prestigious trophies in professional sports and is awarded annually to the team that wins the NHL playoffs. The Stanley Cup has a long history, dating back to 1893, and is named after Lord Stanley of Preston, the Governor General of Canada, who donated the trophy. Teams compete through a series of rounds, ending in the finals, where the two best teams face off for the chance to win the cup.
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The Stanley Cup is the ultimate prize in professional hockey.
