07-07-2025
Florida Panthers make history with 2025 Stanley Cup engraving after back-to-back wins
Panthers' 2025 Stanley Cup engraving underway (Image via: Getty Images)
The Stanley Cup is more than just a trophy, it's a symbol of hockey immortality. From the captain's lap to long-standing superstitions, its traditions run deep. But none are more meaningful than the Stanley Cup name engraving, the moment players become permanent parts of NHL history.
In 2025, the Florida Panthers are about to live that moment for the second straight year.
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Panthers await Stanley Cup engraving after consecutive wins
After winning the 2024–25 Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers are now preparing for the most sacred tradition in hockey, having their names engraved on the Stanley Cup. On June 29, NHL curator Philip Pritchard confirmed the Cup was en route to Montreal for engraving.
'Technology has changed, but the process for stamping the names on the #stanleycup remains the same.
One of sports greatest traditions. Stay tuned for the 2025 @ soon,' he posted. This marks a historic moment for Florida fans, as the Panthers become one of the few teams to win the Cup in consecutive years.
Despite access to modern technology like laser engraving, rotary tools, and CNC machines, the NHL continues to honor tradition by hand-engraving each name on the Stanley Cup. The process starts with dismantling the trophy and securing the correct band onto a steel jig.
Using custom punches and weighted hammers, expert engravers carefully stamp each letter into the silver surface.
Only four individuals have held this prestigious role. It began with the Petersen family and Fred Light Sr., followed by Doug Boffey. Today, Montreal's Louise St. Jacques continues this legacy, preserving one of the NHL's most cherished rituals.
2,603 Names and counting: Panthers to join NHL Legends
Currently, 2,603 names are engraved on the Stanley Cup, a number soon to rise with the 2025 Florida Panthers. For players, it's more than recognition; it's legacy. With back-to-back championships, the Panthers are solidifying their place in NHL history. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the official reveal, which will forever connect this roster to hockey's greatest prize.
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Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Engraving 2025 is a milestone. As the engraving begins, the entire hockey world watches, honoring the past while celebrating a modern dynasty in the making.
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