Why is it called the Stanley Cup? How the NHL's championship
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The Stanley Cup is one of the most well-known trophies in sports, but what's the history behind the NHL hardware?
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Stanley Cup, NHL, Hockey Teams, Champions
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The Exciting 2023 Stanley Cup Finals LIVE on ESPN Caribbean - ESPN Press Room Caribbean
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NHL Introduces New Logo for Stanley Cup Playoffs, Finals in 2022 – SportsLogos.Net News
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NHL® 23 Presentation Deep Dive
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Knights crush Panthers, clinch first Stanley Cup title
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Stanley Cup Fast Facts
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NHL playoff 2023 Bracket Details: NHL playoff 2023: Full details of bracket, dates, times, TV channels for series - The Economic Times
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Every Stanley Cup Champion in NHL History (2021)
Stanley Cup - Wikipedia
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Golden Knights raise 2022-23 Stanley Cup championship banner
Oops, where did that dent come from? Damage to the Stanley Cup is an annual rite
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2023 Stanley Cup playoffs - Wikipedia
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Who Is the Stanley Cup Named After?