Gagarin Cup

The Gagarin Cup is the championship trophy awarded annually to the winning team of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), a major professional ice hockey league primarily based in Russia and surrounding countries. Named after Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space, the cup symbolizes excellence in ice hockey at the league level. Teams compete through a playoff series, ultimately vying for the title of KHL champion. Winning the Gagarin Cup signifies the best team performance in the league for that season, akin to winning the Stanley Cup in the NHL.