What is the Stanley Cup?

Did you know the most famous trophy in sports started out as a tiny, fifty-dollar silver punch bowl? Join Mira and Finn as they uncover the freezing, fast-paced story of Lord Stanley and the legendary Stanley Cup! In 1892, Lord Stanley, the Governor General of Canada, fell in love with the thrilling game of ice hockey and decided to buy a prize for the best team in the land. But how did a small bowl grow into a massive, 34-pound silver tower? You'll discover the super cool tradition of carving every winning player's name right into the silver! Plus, get ready for some incredibly wild adventures! Find out what happened when a player tried to dropkick the Cup across a frozen river, why it was accidentally left in a snowbank during a flat tire panic, and what happened when a hockey superstar tossed it into his swimming pool! (Spoiler: it definitely doesn't float!) We'll also meet the "Keeper of the Cup," a professional bodyguard who wears white gloves and travels the world to keep this amazing piece of living history safe. Lace up your skates and let's go!