Since 1927, the Stanley Cup has been awarded to the NHL playoff champions. However, the Cup has been awarded since 1893. Name the winners from 1893-1926.
The Stanley Cup was first awarded to the champions of the Amateur Hockey Association of Canada, and until 1914 whoever held at the Cup would keep it until they were defeated in a challenge by the champions of another elite league, or lost their own league title.
From 1915-1926, the Stanley Cup champion was determined by a series between the champions of the two elite professional leagues of the west and the east.