How to See the Stanley Cup Championship Finals

The Stanley Cup was donated to the sport of hockey by Governor General Lord Stanley in 1893. It is the oldest trophy competed for by North American athletes. In 1910, The National Hockey Association took possession of the Stanley Cup. The NHA presents the Stanley Cup annually to the NHL winner of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Instructions

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      Buy tickets to the finals. Home court advantage goes to the teams with the most points at the end of the season, so you need to pay attention to where the championship finals are played. If you have box seats, you don't have to worry about tickets. For the rest of you, buy tickets online at the NHL's website or at Tickets Now. See Resources below.

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      Watch the Stanley Cup Championship Finals on TV. Different stations air the championship finals; however, some networks, like NBC, cut out overtime games to stay on schedule with other programs. Check your TV guide for local listings of the games.

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      Get a sports package. Direct TV and Comcast offer special packages that focus on sports. While more expensive, you get to see the full game. Direct TV's NHL Network offers 24 hour viewing, live games and hockey news.

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      View the Stanley Cup Championship Finals on your computer. Satellite TV to PC offers a download that allows you to watch over 3,000 stations. There is a onetime activation fee that covers the cost the software. This is a good alternative for people who don't want to pay for cable or who would have to buy a sports package to see the championship finals.