PUCK CULTURE

Not every trophy has the staying power of the Stanley Cup. Here’s a lookat seven forgotten NHL awards that have faded into history

BY SAL BARRY

1. THE O’BRIEN CUP First Won By: Montreal Wanderers, 1910 Last Won By: New York Rangers, 1950 Named after National Hockey Association founder Ambrose O’Brien, this trophy was awarded to the NHA champion from 1910 to 1917. Back then, teams had to first win their leagues before they could compete for the Stanley Cup. When the NHA folded and reformed as the NHL in 1917, the O’Brien Cup became the NHL’s top prize. Once the other pro leagues disbanded, the Stanley Cup became the NHL’s title trophy, so the purpose of the O’Brien Cup changed. From 1928 to 1938, it was given to the NHL’s Canadian Division winner, while the American Division winner received the Prince of Wales Trophy. When the league returned to a one-division circuit in 1938-39, the O’Brien Cup was…

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