It began as a silver bowl, then a bowl resting on tiers.

It has also seen its share of mishaps and peculiarities.

From being accidentally left on the side of the road to.

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Verkkoin 1947, the nhl entered into an agreement with the cup's trustees that granted control of the cup to the league and allowed it to reject challenges.

Verkkothere’s a unique legacy passed from one generation of hockey players to the next that is deeply embedded in the cup’s very metal.

Let’s walk through some of the facts and figures, and see if we can learn a thing or two about the famous.

Verkkobut how well do you know the stanley cup?

Verkkothere were two years when the stanley cup was not awarded:

Verkkofrom 'rite of spring' to generational dream:

The stanley cup was perpetually changing shape in the first half of its existence.

Verkkothere were two years when the stanley cup was not awarded:

Verkkofrom 'rite of spring' to generational dream:

The stanley cup was perpetually changing shape in the first half of its existence.

Verkkobut its legacy isn’t just built on triumphs;

Verkkothe stanley cup was first awarded in 1893 by lord stanley of preston, governor general of canada, as a challenge cup for the best amateur.

Hockey historian dave stubbs talks canada's legacy and the origins of the stanley cup

Hockey historian dave stubbs talks canada's legacy and the origins of the stanley cup

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