| − | The '''Stanley Cup''' is the top award of the [[National Hockey League]], and the oldest award being played for in Professional sports. It was created by Lord Stanley, a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[Governor General]]. "The Cup" is awarded annually, and the trophy is added to each year with the winning team and the players, coaches, and management and club staff are all immortalised. | + | The '''Stanley Cup''' is the trophy awarded every year to the team that wins the playoffs in the [[National Hockey League]]. It is the oldest award being played for in North American professional sports. The Stanley Cup was donated by Lord Stanley, a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[Governor General]]. The names of the winning team, its players, coaching staff and management are engraved on the trophy every year. The [[Montréal Canadiens]] have won the Stanley Cup 24 times, more than any other team. |