The Stanley Cup

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The Stanley Cup

This paper discusses the Stanley Cup, a trophy in the sport of ice hockey.

1,137 words () | 3 sources | MLA | 2007 France

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer explains that the Stanley Cup is considered to be the ultimate symbol of mastery in the sport of ice hockey.This essay examines the phenomenon that surrounds the Stanley Cup, and analyzes in detail the reasons that Lord Stanley's trophy elicits such passionate reactions. Comparisons with baseball, one of North America's major sports, are considered, along with specific historical facts. The writer also looks at the impact that the Stanley Cup has had throughout the history of ice hockey in North America.

Outline:
Introduction
Ice Hockey and Baseball's Champion Trophies
A Passionate Response
Variations on a Theme
Traditions, Folklore, Legends and Superstitions
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"When Lord Stanley, Governor-General of Canada, became interested in the winter sport of ice hockey, along with his wife, daughter and seven sons, he expressed a desire to introduce a challenge trophy for the numerous amateur clubs that were, at that time, playing the sport for the sheer enjoyment of the game."
"The first team to hold the cup was Montreal, after Ottawa refused to play for the right to hold it, due to a misguided belief that the trophy should naturally be in their possession as Lord Stanley's favourite team. This, and the fact that Lord Stanley never saw two teams compete for the cup, due to his return to Great Britian, were the first two historical ironies that occurred following Stanley's donation of the cup in 1893."

Sample of Sources Used:

Look Smart, Online Article, In Pursuit of Lord Stanley's Cup, 2007< http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1272/is_2648_127/ai_54680907>
NLH.com, Online Article, The Stanley Cup: The Early Years, 2007< http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=279506&page=NewsPage&service=page>
Wikipedia, Online Article, Stanley Cup Challenge Games, 2007 <http://www. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Cup_Challenge_Games - 75k>