Stanley Cup Championship rings from 2000-2010

The NHL Playoffs are starting to thin out as two teams have already advanced to the Conference Finals. Boston and Tampa will face off in the Eastern Finals while the fate of the Detroit/San Jose and Nashville/Vancouver series on the Western side are still fighting it out.

Over the years the glory of lifting up the Stanley Cup as hockey’s finest team is an honor that few sports can match. The Stanley Cup is one of the most recognizable trophies in the world. Having your name etched on a trophy for future generations to dream about winning is unique to the Stanley Cup.

Every player that wins the Cup gets the honor of having their name etched onto the side of the trophy and each player is reminded of their accomplishment with an individual ring to commemorate their Cup victory. As we continue on to find out who gets their name on the Cup this year here’s a look back at some of the Stanley Cup bling for the various teams over the last decade.