Every season closes at center ice, with the formal presentation of the Stanley Cup to the captain of the winning team. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman always handles the ceremony, and is always greeted with a chorus of boos from the crowd.
Bettman's Moment
The commissioner presents the Stanley Cup in 2001.
From center ice to Red Square, from Wayne Gretzky to Arnold Schwarzenegger, we follow the trail of the Stanley Cup in this collection of photos.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman presents the 2001 Stanley Cup to Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic.
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