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The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...

Timeline of Events

1893

3.18.1893

Former Governor General Lord Stanley pledges to donate a silver challenge cup, later named after him, as an award for the best hockey team in Canada; originally presented to amateur champions, the Stanley Cup has been awarded to the top pro team since 1910, and since 1926, only to National Hockey League teams.

1894

3.22.1894

The first playoff game for the Stanley Cup starts.

1994

6.14.1994

The New York Rangers defeat the Vancouver Canucks to win their first Stanley Cup Championship in 54 years.