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Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup, also known as "The Holy Grail" is the 34-pound trophy given to the winner of the NHL playoffs.
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Why did lord Stanley donate the Cup?
Lord Stanley became a great fan of the game during his tenure as Governor General of Canada and felt that a trophy was needed to honour the best amateur hockey team in Canada on an annual basis.
What team won the stanley cup that Wayne Gretzky was on?
Wayne was at his best with the EDMONTON OILERS. Wayne was at his best with the EDMONTON OILERS.
Montreal Canadiens last game at forum?
The final game at the Forum was played March 11, 1996 vs the Dallas Stars. The Habs skated to a 4-1 victory. Afterward, a ceremony was held with many legendary Canadiens coming back to pay tribute to the Forum, including Maurice "Rocket" Richard, his brother Henri "Pocket Rocket" Richard, Jean Beliveau, Ken Dryden and many other Habs heroes. The ceremony including a "passing of the torch" from each former captain in attendance (including Guy Carbonneau who was playing for the Stars at the time) to the current captain (at that time) Pierre Turgeon. Andrei Kovalenko scored the last ever goal at the Forum.
Do the NHL players get paid during the playoffs?
NHL players get paid for the whole season, but not the playoffs. There is often team bonuses for the players to split in the playoffs.
Players get paid every 2 weeks, just like most common jobs, and their paychecks are calculated by their salary divided by the amount of 2 week periods in the season (presumably from training camp until the end of the regular season).
What one rule should Stanley always remember?
Stanley should always remember to stay true to himself and trust his instincts. This principle will guide him in making decisions that align with his values and help him navigate challenges, fostering personal growth and resilience. Staying authentic will also strengthen his relationships with others, as they will appreciate his honesty and integrity.
When was the last time the Buffalo Sabres made it to the finals?
The Buffalo Sabres are an expansion team in 1970. They made the finals twice in their history. The first being 1974-75 and the last one in the 1998-99 season.
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Which Pittsburgh Penguin has the Stanley Cup?
No one has the cup. I'm pretty sure that after the summer and everyone has had their turn with it, it goes back to the place that it's stored until the Stanley Cup Finals, then it attends games 5-7.
What NHL player has been on the most Stanley cup winning teams?
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Which hockey player Scored on his own net during the 1986 Stanley cup play offs?
Steve Smith of the Edmonton Oilers.
What color is the Stanley Cup?
The Stanley Cup is made of sterling silver, thus making the Cup's color silver
When will round 2 of NHL playoffs schedule be anounced?
If you are referring to Round two of the 2013 NHL playoffs, they will start when all of the teams finish their first rounds. The round two schedule is now listed as follows for ET:
- Wednesday, May 15th, 2013: Red Wings at Blackhawks 8PM
- Saturday, May 18th, 2013: Red Wings at Blackhawks 1PM
- Monday, May 20th, 2013: Blackhawks at Red Wings 7:30 PM
- Thursday, May 23rd, 2013: Blackhawks at Red Wings 8PM
- If needed... Saturday, May 25th, 2013: Red Wings at Blackhawks
- If needed... Monday, May 27th, 2013: Blackhawks at Red Wings
- If needed... Wednesday, May 29th, 2013: Red Wings at Blackhawks
- Tuesday, May 14th, 2013: Sharks at Kings 10PM
- Thursday, May 16th, 2013: Sharks at Kings 10PM
- Saturday, May 18th, 2013: Kings at Sharks 9PM
- Tuesday, May 21st, 2013: Kings at Sharks 10PM
- If needed... Thursday, May 23rd, 2013: Sharks at Kings 10:30PM
- If needed... Sunday, May 26th, 2013: Kings at Sharks
- If needed... Tuesday, May 28th, 2013: Sharks at Kings
- Tuesday, May 14th, 2013: Senators at Penguins 7:30PM
- Friday, May 17th, 2013: Senators at Penguins 7:30PM
- Sunday, May 19th, 2013: Penguins at Senators 7:30PM
- Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013: Penguins at Senators 7:30PM
- If needed... Friday, May 24th, 2013:Senators at Penguins7:30PM
- If needed... Sunday, May 26th, 2013: Penguins at Senators
- If needed... Tuesday, May 28th, 2013:Senators at Penguins
- Thursday, May 16th, 2013: Rangers at Bruins 7:30PM
- Sunday, May 19th, 2013: Rangers at Bruins 3:00PM
- Tuesday, May 21st, 2013: Bruins at Rangers 7:30PM
- Thursday, May 23rd, 2013: Bruins at Rangers 7:00PM
- If needed... Saturday, May 25th, 2013: Rangers at Bruins
- If needed... Monday, May 27th, 2013: Bruins at Rangers
- If needed... Wednesday, May 29th, 2013: Rangers at Bruins
Between 1980 and 1990 new york islanders and Edmonton oilers won how many Stanley cups?
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New York Islanders - 4 Stanley Cups (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983)
Edmonton Oilers - 5 Stanley Cups (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990)
These championships have been the only Stanley Cup wins for both franchises in their history.
The Islanders defeated the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals in 1983, and the Oilers won their first Cup by defeating the Islanders in 1984.
Jacques Plante's name has been misspelled on the Stanley Cup how many times?
During the Canadiens' five straight Stanley Cups, Jaques Plante's name was only spelled right once so four times. (All the other times the Canadiens won the Stanley Cup with him his name was spelled correctly).
Which NHL team has the most playoff appearances without ever winning a Stanley Cup?
That would be the St. Louis Blues. Since entering the NHL in the 1967-68 season, the Blues have made the playoffs in 35 of their 41 seasons but have never won the Stanley Cup.
What happened to Ted Lindsay of the Detroit Red Wings?
He retired. He can still often be seen at Red Wings events and around Detroit, I've seen him several times.
