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Interesting facts about the Stanley Cup trophy

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The Stanley Cup trophy is made of silver and weighs a little over 34 pounds. (Getty Images)
Former Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington (right, foreground, men on left unidentified) hoists the Stanley Cup in Boston in 1988. Photo: Postmedia News
In 1984 Peter Pocklington, the Edmonton Oilers owner, had his father’s name engraved onto the trophy. The NHL fixed this error by placing “X’s” over the name.
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There are three versions of the Stanley Cup trophy. The original version also known as the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, that is from 1893. The authenticated version, or the presentation version, that was created in 1963 since the original one was getting too delicate. The presentation version is the one that players receive on the ice after winning the Stanley Cup. Finally, there is the replica version, which is used at the Hockey Hall of Fame whenever the presentation cup is not there. (Getty Images)

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins will be fighting for the Stanley Cup trophy beginning June 12. The Stanley Cup trophy is one of the most iconic and intriguing prizes to be won by a sports team. Aside from the trophy visiting some of the most bizarre places during its tour, there is a lot of history revolving around it.

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