Philip Pritchard, the Hockey Hall of Fame’s legendary Keeper of the Cup, joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to pull back the curtain on the Stanley Cup’s incredible post-championship journey. From the moment it’s awarded, the Cup begins a 100-day schedule that takes it around the world — parades, private celebrations, community events, and everything in between. Pritchard explains how that whirlwind is organized, coordinated with team staff, and managed with precision as hockey’s most iconic trophy travels thousands of miles each summer.
Along the way, he shares remarkable stories from his decades with the Cup — unforgettable moments with players, families, and fans — while explaining the delicate work of maintaining and protecting a piece of hockey history that never seems to slow down. The conversation wraps with thoughts on the NHL’s current landscape, the sport’s continued global growth, and why the Stanley Cup remains the ultimate symbol of both tradition and joy in hockey.