Stanley Cup to be awarded to NHL champion: How much does trophy weigh?
Stanley Cup to be awarded to NHL champion: How much does trophy weigh?
Show Caption
Hide Caption
Jets' Hellebuyck becomes fourth goalie to win MVP
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck became the fourth goalie since 1967 to receive the Hart Trophy and be named the NHL's MVP for the 2024/25 season.
unbranded - Sport
The Stanley Cup will be in the building in Sunrise, Florida, for Game 6 on Tuesday, June 17, as the Florida Panthers try to wrap up a second consecutive NHL championship.
If the Edmonton Oilers win, the players, coaches and the trophy will make the trip to Alberta for winner-take-all Game 7.
Once the championship is determined and the players go through the handshake line, the presentation ceremonies begin. The Conn Smythe Trophy is first awarded to the MVP of the entire playoffs. Then the Stanley Cup is carried onto the ice to be officially awarded by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Players, one-by-one, celebrate on the ice by lifting and skating with the trophy.
Here's what to know about the Stanley Cup:
How much does the Stanley Cup weigh?
The Stanley Cup weighs 34.5 pounds.
How tall is the Stanley Cup?
The Stanley Cup is 35.25 inches tall.
How old is the Stanley Cup?
The original bowl, which sits in the Hockey Hall of Fame, was donated in 1892 by Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley, Lord Stanley of Preston, to be presented to "the championship hockey club of the Dominion of Canada." The trophy has been given solely to NHL champions since 1926. Bands, engraved with the names of players and others from the winning team, have been added over the years to give the trophy its current look. Older engraved bands are retired to make room for new bands.
Who is presented the Stanley Cup?
Unlike most other major sports, where the championship trophy is handed to the team owner, the Stanley Cup is handed to the team captain, who gets to lift it first. One notable exception: Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic accepted the Stanley Cup and handed it to star defenseman Ray Bourque for the first hoist.
Who is the Keeper of the Cup?
Phil Pritchard, the curator for the Hockey Hall of Fame, is known as the Keeper of the Cup. His social media handle is @keeperofthecup. He helps bring out the trophy for the presentation ceremony and is known for his white gloves.
Other Hall of Fame employees also travel with the Stanley Cup. The trophy is carried in a nondescript case.
Who gets to celebrate with the Stanley Cup?
Each member of the winning team gets a day with the trophy.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
5 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea Pairs Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo With 21-Year-Old Superstar
Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea Pairs Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo With 21-Year-Old Superstar originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Giannis Antetokounmpo has not requested a trade from the Milwaukee Bucks. The future Hall of Famer recently said he wants to get back to the NBA Finals with the Bucks, the only franchise he's played for. Advertisement However, if Antetokounmpo has a change of heart and decides to leave Milwaukee this offseason, one NBA analyst believes a team in the West should offer four players and four draft picks for the Bucks for The Greek Freak. Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report came up with a trade idea that lands Antetokounmpo with the San Antonio Spurs, who are led by 21-year-old superstar Victor Wembanyama: San Antonio Spurs Acquire: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pat Connaughton Milwaukee Bucks Acquire: Keldon Johnson, Harrison Barnes, Jeremy Sochan, Stephon Castle, No. 14 pick, 2027 first-round pick (via ATL), 2029 first-round pick, 2031 first-round pick (most favorable of SAS or MIN) This NBA trade idea sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Spurs. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images The Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of this year's postseason in five games. Milwaukee has won just one postseason series since winning the 2021 championship against the Suns in six games. Advertisement Meanwhile, the Spurs haven't made the playoffs since 2019. Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP, a one-time Finals MVP, a one-time Defensive Player of the Year and a nine-time All-Star. The superstar forward has career averages of 23.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks. The 30-year-old Antetokounmpo will make $54.1 million next season. The Bucks signed Antetokounmpo to a three-year, $175 million extension in October 2023. A top 75 player of all time, Antetokounmpo made the All-NBA First Team this year. He averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.2 blocks in 67 games while shooting 60.1% from the field and 61.7% from the free-throw line. Advertisement If the Spurs figure out a way to acquire Antetokounmpo, they will have a "Big 3" of Antetokounmpo, Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox. Related: Kevin Durant, Giannis Antetokounmpo Being Eyed by Same NBA Team This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
7 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Oilers Player Airs Frustration Over Brad Marchand's Game 5 Goals
Oilers Player Airs Frustration Over Brad Marchand's Game 5 Goals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final was a night to forget for Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman and one that could define Brad Marchand's legacy with the Florida Panthers. Advertisement Marchand scored twice, with both goals coming at Walman's expense, in a 5-2 win in Edmonton to put the Panthers one victory away from back-to-back titles. The second came on a brilliant solo effort capped with a five-hole finish, leaving Walman visibly frustrated, as he admitted in comments made to The Athletic after the game. 'That's a good player,' Walman said of Marchand. '(Expletive) feeling as a defenseman. I want to have that one back. I've just got to play everybody hard. It doesn't matter who they are.' Marchand's addition at the trade deadline already looked like a coup for Florida. After Saturday's game, it may go down as one of the most impactful midseason moves in years. Advertisement The veteran has six goals in this series, the most in a Cup Final since Edmonton's Esa Tikkanen's six in 1988. Marchand's 13 career Cup Final goals are the most among active NHL players. Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman checks Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk during a Stanley Cup Final Nelson-Imagn Images The Panthers acquired Marchand from Boston on March 7. In this year's playoffs, he has tallied 20 points in 22 games, including 10 goals. Oilers superstar Connor McDavid, in contrast, found the net for the first time in the finals in Game 5, although that helped him make history once again. McDavid's goal was his 150th career playoff point, a mark he reached in just 95 games, thus becoming the third-fastest player in NHL history to hit that figure. Advertisement Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final is set for 8 p.m. ET Tuesday in Sunrise, Florida. Related: NHL Makes Historic Connor McDavid Announcement Amid Stanley Cup Final Related: Don Cherry Makes Pick for 2025 Conn Smythe Trophy Winner This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
8 minutes ago
- Yahoo
NHL Analyst Warns Maple Leafs Against Overpaying Panthers' Brad Marchand
NHL Analyst Warns Maple Leafs Against Overpaying Panthers' Brad Marchand originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Brad Marchand's postseason with the Florida Panthers has reignited interest in the veteran winger as he approaches free agency on July 1. Advertisement The 37-year-old pending UFA has been electric since arriving from the Boston Bruins at the trade deadline, producing 20 points in 22 playoff games and helping Florida reach the brink of another Stanley Cup title. Now, with the Toronto Maple Leafs facing the near-certainty of losing star forward Mitch Marner to free agency and reportedly interested in adding Marchand to make up for that exit, NHL analyst Martin Biron is urging caution. Speaking on TSN's "First Up" on Monday, Biron said he wouldn't advise the Maple Leafs to go near an $8 million price tag, as some analysts think Marchand will demand from prospective suitors, offering the Leafs his advice to spend that money more wisely by targeting other younger, equally productive free agents come July. "I wouldn't (pay that much for Marchand). I think eight is a lot," Biron said. "Look, it's Marchand, and he had a 51-point regular season this year. I think the three surgeries and the Boston Bruins' lack of stability affected that. But he's also not an 80-point player." Advertisement Biron built his case to pass on Marchand — at the $8 million-per-season price, at least — around the veteran's lack of production during the regular season. The analyst acknowledged that Marchand can produce in the postseason, but that doesn't justify the price in his eyes. "He's not a point-per-game guy. Is he more like a 60-to-65-point player? Yeah, I think that's pretty much what you're going to get from him," Biron said. "He does a lot of things when you get to the playoffs, but $8 million is a lot." An analyst does not think Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) should get the huge contract he is projected to Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Biron floated a target number that better reflects Marchand's market value. "I had it in my mind somewhere around $5.5 to $6 million," Biron said. "But then he goes out and performs the way he has in the playoffs — so now maybe it's more like $6.5 to $7 million. Advertisement "Still, eight at 37 years old for four years? That's steep." The Leafs enter the offseason with $25.7 million in cap space, according to PuckPedia. Daily Faceoff projects Marchand to land a two-year, $5.1 million deal in free agency. Related: Oilers Player Airs Frustration Over Brad Marchand's Game 5 Goals Related: NHL Makes Historic Sam Bennett Announcement Amid Stanley Cup Final This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
