5 fun things to know about the Stanley Cup Final

You know a lot about the Stanley Cup, I get that. You’re a hockey fan, it’s the season’s climax, how could you not?

I still guarantee you learn at least one thing below, and likely closer to four or five. If not, well, your money back.

Did you know…

#1

12 players have won the Cup back-to-back seasons...with different teams

Marian Hossa did the reverse with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings in 2008 and 2009. The guys who did it right?

#2

There have been nine women's names engraved on the Stanley Cup

And we’re not talking about dudes named Kelly. Those esteemed women:

• Marguerite Norris (1955) - President of the Detroit Red Wings
• Sonia Scurfield (1989) - Co-owner of the Calgary Flames
• Marie-Denise DeBartolo York (1991) - President of the Pittsburgh Penguins
• Marian Ilitch (1997, 1998) - Co-owner of the Detroit Red Wings
• Denise Ilitch (1997, 1998) - Detroit Red Wings
• Lisa Ilitch (1997, 1998) - Detroit Red Wings
• Carole Ilitch Trepeck (1997, 1998) - Detroit Red Wings
• Charlotte Grahame (2001) - Executive management with the Colorado Avalanche
• Nancy Anchutz (2012) - Co-owner, Los Angeles Kings

#3

15 sub .500 teams have made the Cup final

Sub .500! These days you can finish with 90 points and miss playoffs. 

Those teams:

#4

6 players have won Olympic gold and the Stanley Cup in the same year

Those players:

That will change this year, with guys like Jeff Carter, Drew Doughty, Rick Nash and Martin St. Louis in the Cup Final after winning gold with Canada in Sochi.

#5

There has only been nine - just nine! - penalty shots awarded in the Stanley Cup Final

And there you have it. Admit it. You learned a hockey something you didn't know today, and you're a better fan for it.

(Source: NHL.com)