Despite its age, the Stanley Cup still captivates Canadians and Canadiens alike
The Stanley Cup continues to hold a special place in the hearts of Canadians, particularly fans of the Montreal Canadiens. As the team competes in the Eastern Conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes, hopes are high for a return to glory. It has been 33 years since a Canadian team last won the Cup, making this year's pursuit particularly poignant for fans.
- ▪The Montreal Canadiens are currently competing in the NHL's Eastern Conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes.
- ▪No Canadian team has won the Stanley Cup since the Canadiens' victory in 1993.
- ▪The Canadiens have the youngest roster in the NHL, with an average age of 25.66.
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Open this photo in gallery:Montreal Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau holds the coveted Stanley Cup, his team's prize in 1971 for vanquishing the Chicago Blackhawks in seven games.The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free Account“TOUCHE PAS!”“DON’T TOUCH!”Jean Ledoux and Chantal Dubord are standing on the far edge of Ottawa’s Sparks Street mall, camera pointed at Lord Stanley’s Gift. It is a large steel bowl-like structure erected a few years back in tribute to the Stanley Cup, which was born but a few long steps away.Everyone knows the lore: No player is ever to touch the holy grail of hockey until he – or perhaps one day she – actually wins it.The retired couple are not players, but fervent fans visiting the nation’s capital from their…
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