Verkkobut its legacy isn’t just built on triumphs; It has also seen its share of mishaps and peculiarities. From being accidentally left on the side of the road to. Verkkothere were two years when the stanley cup was not awarded: 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. 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. Verkkofrom 'rite of spring' to generational dream: Hockey historian dave stubbs talks canada's legacy and the origins of the stanley cup 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. The stanley cup was perpetually changing shape in the first half of its existence. It began as a silver bowl, then a bowl resting on tiers. Verkkobut how well do you know the stanley cup? Let’s walk through some of the facts and figures, and see if we can learn a thing or two about the famous. Aleksander barkov lifts the stanley cup.