... cultural standing. The sport of hockey was played as recreation by young middle and upper class male WASPS although anyone could play if they had the talent and was socially acceptable. The manner in which this trophy has been treated over the years can only be described as pitiful and contradictory to its aristocratic origins. Many of the first winners of ... game season for the opportunity to pay for it. All of these professional teams fall under one organization The National Hockey League. According to Alan Metcalf professional sports should be deemed low culture, as they take away f...

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