In a shocking turn of events, a 40-year-old gaffe by Peter Pocklington, the former owner of the Edmonton Oilers, has had a lasting impact on the Stanley Cup. In 1984, Pocklington loaned the iconic trophy to a local bank for a promotional event, sparking a chain reaction that led to the implementation of new protocols to protect the Cup. The incident raised concerns about the security and integrity of the trophy, prompting the National Hockey League (NHL) to establish stricter guidelines for its handling and display. As a result, the Stanley Cup is now treated with the utmost care, and its history is a testament to the enduring legacy of Pocklington's mistake.

Peter Pocklington’s 1984 mistake changed Stanley Cup protocols  OilersNation