The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoff champion. It is the oldest professional sports trophy in North America, and one of the most iconic symbols of the sport of ice hockey.
The Cup is made of silver and nickel alloy, and stands 35.5 inches (90 cm) tall and weighs 34.5 pounds (15.6 kg). It is engraved with the names of every player who has won the Cup, and is considered to be one of the most prestigious trophies in all of sports.