the Washington Capitals are in the Stanley Cup Final, there has been a lot of talk about having the Stanley Cup Trophy in Washington, D.C. Currently the Caps lead the Golden Knights in the series 2-1, and there's a pretty good chance that it actually could come to the District. So maybe before it gets here, we should all take a history lesson of how the Stanley Cup Trophy came to be. How did the Stanley cup get it's name? In 1892, the trophy was just a cup and valued at 10 guineas, which was about
The Stanley Cup has been forgotten on the side of the road, being kicked into a canal and taken into a swimming pool (“Stanley Cup Fast Facts.”). In the 125 year history of the Stanley Cup, it is possibly the most traveled trophy in all of professional sports. The Cup has undergone many changes to both its shape and the format in which one must go through to hoist it. Hoisting the Cup is one of the greatest honors someone can receive and is a dream come true for everyone who has had the chance. The
players come from about twenty different countries from across the world. In the first decade of the NHL was competing with different leagues for the Stanley cup. The NHL had almost no competition winning the Stanley Cup. Only once did a non-NHL team win the Stanley Cup in 1925. The next year (1926) the NHL was the only league competing for the Stanley cup. The NHL later started to expand. They added the Boston Bruins. The Bruins were the first NHL team based in the United States. Six other teams later
The National Hockey League or NHL is a professional ice hockey league consisting of 30 teams with 23 teams located in the U.S and 7 teams currently operating in Canada. It is considered to be the premier professional ice hockey league in the world with its current headquarters in New York City (Marsh). The purpose of the NHL can be seen through its mission statements and core values. The Constitution of the National Hockey League states that the purpose of the NHL is to “perpetuate hockey as one
so they were just considered the best in the game at the moment it was the first national hockey organization. In 1893, the dominion challenge trophy it was the name of the cup it would never become
player of all time. He holds the record for the most goals, assists, and overall points for both the regular season and the playoffs; he has won over 20 trophies throughout his career, and within his team(s) brought home four Stanley Cup wins, and three Canadian Cup championships. Even when he was a tyke, Wayne was playing in leagues several years older then him and he was still racking in the points. When he was only 10, he played in his hometown hockey league in Brantford and parents
to join Bobby Orr golfing and meet famous people like Arnold Palmer and George H. W. Bush. I think a biography should’ve been written about him because he has received the Order of Canada and a lot of other awards, and helped the Bruins win the Stanley Cup twice.
Cultural diffusion is the method in which a characteristic or idea spreads from place to place. With diffusion there is always a place of origin, referred to as a hearth or node. Hearths appear when people are willing to try something new and have the necessary resources to do so. There are two types of diffusion: relocation and expansion. Relocation diffusion refers to the spread from one place to another through physical movement such as immigration. Expansion diffusion is the spread from one place
Ice hockey, a sport that has been in existence for over two hundred years, has become a fan favorite across the globe. From Canada to Sweden, you will be able to find some of the best ice hockey players in the world; both male and female. This pastime has instilled a unique tradition throughout the years of its practice by a combination of both physical skill and mental strength. Although it did not provide aid to globalization, it has created a worldwide culture that many people are proud to
Wayne Gretzky once said, “I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been”. This quote helps represent how he was always looking to be the best. Wayne Gretzky was a star from the start of his life. He was a natural born leader, and had a successful career while being a leader. Wayne was first a leader at a young age, then he was a leader in the National Hockey League, and finally he was a great leader as a coach in the National Hockey League. Wayne Gretzky was born in Brantford, Ontario
the year. In the 1990-91 season he missed fifty games because he had a herniated disk. As soon as he recovered from that injury he lead the penguins into their first ever Stanley cup win. Also in 1990 he was recognized as the all-star game MVP. The 1991-92 season also had him missing many games but also winning the Stanley cup... In 1992 he got the Con Smythe trophy. In 1993 he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma 1993 he received the NHL Plus/Minus award. 1996 was the year that he got the Hart
first ice hockey was played. I’ll also discuss the early problems and obstacles that the NHL encountered. Plus I will also tell a little bit about early equipment, along with early game play and ice conditions that players encountered. Lastly, the Stanley Cup, which is the most prized and oldest sports award of the NHL. It has been won many times, by many different teams. Ice hockey is traceable to games played on fields as far back as nearly 2500 years ago. In 478 BC, a Greek soldier, Hemostocoles,
Crosby because he is a talented at playing hockey. Sidney Crosby has played in tournaments representing Canada in all of them. He has represented Canada in juniors and men’s teams. For the juniors team he represented Canada in the U-18 Junior World cup in 2003. Than he represented
Sidney Crosby the Next Great One Sidney is Crosby is a phenomenal hockey player currently playing in the NHL. Many people debate on him being the next Great One, due to multiple aspects of his talent. Sidney Crosby, being the talented player he is, many people compare him to Wayne Gretzky who is the best known hockey player in history. Since hockey has evolved from when Wayne Gretzky was on top, it makes it difficult to compare him to Sidney Crosby. But, since the evolution of hockey has occurred
Persuassive Essay: 104 words, including references written APA style Players Should Bring Hockey Back Players Should Bring Hockey Back Having reached another impasse in talks on January 26, in Toronto, between owners and players, there continues to be no NHL hockey season. The lack of an agreement centers on the owners’ desire for a salary cap and the players’ saying they will not budge on that particular point. Albeit this is not the only sticking point, other issues appear to center
for being a great offensive team, and the team was known as the Big Bad Bruins because of their brutal and physical play. This shows the lasting impact of Bobby Orr, as they still play that way today. Bobby Orr also led the Boston Bruins to two Stanley Cups in his career; one in 1970 the other in 1972(cit) Bobby Orr is a great hockey player and human being, from his rise to the NHL, and throughout his career and in his personal life that followed was an impact on the community. Robert Gordon (Bobby)
revenues, endorsements, luxury sky boxes, parking fees, and concessions. One famous hockey team is the New York Islander’s (NYI), who became the dominant team after winning the 1983 finals. Their fame quickly diminished in 1984 when they lost the Stanley cup finals against Edmonton Oilers, four games to one. The Islanders have not won another title since that time which resulted the team to enter a slump that would be difficult to recover from as fan attendance and sales began to decrease for the team
Did you know that Wayne Gretzky holds more records than any other hockey player that is currently playing or has played?? According to Gretzky, Wayne started playing hockey at just six years of age. Biography.com states that Gretzky was ready to play in the NHL but his age created a problem in the beginning. Gretzky confirms that Gretzky holds the most records compared to any other player and had many capabilities on the ice. Gretzky states that Wayne has won many awards throughout his career, some
I believe that my motivation for studying law predominantly stems from my both my desire to make an impact on the world and my everlasting thirst for knowledge. I believe that these two sources of motivations coincide with each other perfectly and my odds of success in the field of law would be significantly hindered if I were to be deprived of one of these sources. What I mean to say is, what good is a desire to make an impact without an accompanying thirst for knowledge that will lead you to discover
Nicholas Allen English 107-001 March 30,2016 The Final Shot Time is ticking down Seconds left in the game You move the ball up court But there are defenders in the way So you pass the basketball to a teammate And they dribbled it through their legs. you run past the defender clarity is bliss As time inches closer to the final buzzer You make a move past your defender A teammate passes the ball Who catches the pass? Must make the move Ten seconds are left now The sweat is dripping down You