Question 1

True or false: The Stanley Cup is awarded to the NHL team that wins the regular season.

Accepted Answer

False. The Cup is awarded to the playoff champion, not the regular season winner. The Presidents' Trophy goes to the regular season leader.

Question 2

True or false: Every player on a winning team gets to keep the Stanley Cup for one full day during the summer.

Accepted Answer

False. Each player gets a day with the Cup, but it's not a formal rule. The Cup travels year-round, but scheduling is managed by the Hall of Fame.

Question 3

True or false: The Stanley Cup was originally called the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup.

Accepted Answer

True. Lord Stanley donated a silver bowl originally named the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup. It was later renamed in his honor.

Question 4

True or false: Players must never touch the Stanley Cup until they've won it in the playoffs.

Accepted Answer

False. This is a common superstition, but it's not an official rule. Many players do touch it, though some avoid it for luck.

Question 5

True or false: The Stanley Cup has been used as a cereal bowl by a player's child.

Accepted Answer

True. Yes, multiple players have let their kids eat cereal from the Cup. It's a tradition—players often use the Cup for any food or drink they want.

Question 6

True or false: The names engraved on the Stanley Cup are removed every 13 years to make room for new winners.

Accepted Answer

True. Old bands are removed and preserved at the Hockey Hall of Fame. A new band is added about every 13 years to keep the Cup manageable.

Question 7

True or false: Women have never had their names engraved on the Stanley Cup.

Accepted Answer

False. Several women have been engraved, including team executives, owners, and staff. For example, the 2019 Blues included female staff.

Question 8

True or false: The Stanley Cup has been left on the side of the road and later recovered by a police officer.

Accepted Answer

True. In 1962, a Montreal Canadiens fan stole the Cup and left it on a curb. A police officer recognized it and returned it.

Stanley Cup Trivia Questions