the Cup (Stanley Cup)

The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) team that wins the playoffs. Originating in 1893, it is named after Lord Stanley of Preston, the Governor General of Canada, who donated it. The trophy is highly regarded in professional sports and is famous for its unique tradition; each player on the winning team gets a day to spend with it. The Cup symbolizes excellence in ice hockey, culminating after a challenging postseason where teams compete in a best-of-seven series to claim the title.