Jean Béliveau’s Tribute Rings

Posted by Guillaume March - 2 - 2009 - Monday ADD COMMENTS

Jean Béliveau won a record total of 17 Stanley Cup rings… 10 as a player and 7 under different administrative roles for the Montreal Canadiens.

Not much is known about this ring.  All info we could find hinted that the ring was given to mister Beliveau upon his retirement to honor him and his 10 Stanley Cup conquests.

Jean Beliveau 10 Stanley Cup tribute

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Chicago Blackhawks – 1961 NHL Playoff winners

Posted by Guillaume March - 2 - 2009 - Monday 1 COMMENT

The 1961 Stanley Cup Finals were played between the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Black Hawks. The Black Hawks would win the best-of-seven series four games to two to win their third Stanley Cup, their first since 1938. As of 2009, this is the most recent Black Hawks Cup championship.

Two of the most notable athletes in Chicago sports history, Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita made their first Stanley Cup appearances. Hull scored two in the first game including the winner, and Mikita scored the winner in game five.

Chicago 1961 Stanley Cup winners' ring - Front

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