The oldest trophy competed for by professionals in North America, this trophy has been awarded to the National Hockey League Champion since 1926. The trophy was purchased in 1893 by Frederick Arthur, Lord Stanley of Preston at a cost of $48.67. Lord Stanley decreed that the trophy be awarded annually to the best hockey club in Canada.

Championship of Hockey.

Best-of-seven series between the Eastern and Western conference champions in the NHL to determine the World Champion.