From Jamie Fitzpatrick,
Your Guide to Hockey.
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It stands three feet high and weighs about 35 pounds, was crafted in Sheffield, England and purchased for about 48 dollars in 1892. The Stanley Cup is the oldest and most revered trophy in professional sport, the only one that carries the name of every winning player. Above all, it is an article of worship for anyone who has ever chased a puck.

2008 Stanley Cup: Round One
The first round of the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs begins Wednesday, April 9. Here's the opening round schedule, with results updated daily.

2008 Stanley Cup Team Profiles
A look at all 16 contenders, with a breakdown of the regular season record, team stats and rankings, individual leaders, and more.

Complete List of Stanley Cup Champions
Starting with the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association in 1892, here are the Stanley Cup winners through the ages, including pre-NHL champions.

The Origin of the Stanley Cup
I have for some time been thinking that it would be a good thing if there were a challenge cup which should be held from year to year by the champion hockey team in the Dominion...
So said Lord Stanley, Earl of Preston, in 1892.

Stanley Cup MVPs
All the winners of the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded every year to the Most Valuable Player in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Ranking Playoff Teams: The Stanley Cup Format Explained
With 16 playoff teams divided among two conferences and six divisions, here's how NHL teams are ranked and match-ups decided for each round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Who Gets Their Name on the Stanley Cup?
An NHL team uses an assortment of players over the course of a season, due to trades, injuries, minor-league recalls, etc. So when they win the ultimate prize, which players are eligible to have their names engraved on the Stanley Cup itself?

The Longest Games in Stanley Cup History
Stanley Cup overtime keeps them skating into the wee hours.

Winning Your Fantasy Hockey Playoff Pool
The Stanley Cup playoffs are a fantasy hockey player's greatest challenge. Most years, the top 15 playoff scorers come from the final four teams, so that's a good place to start.

A Fan's Stanley Cup Survival Guide
The Stanley Cup playoffs require grit, determination and endurance. It's you against the world! (With a little help from your TV remote and a fridge full of beer.) These tips will help a dedicated fan get through the Stanley Cup marathon.

What To Watch For: The Keys to Stanley Cup Success
Six crucial factors that determine whether your team has what it takes to win in the hockey marathon that is the Stanley Cup Playoffs.