from Helene Elliott of the LA Times,

Although she's usually referred to as the Cup engraver, (Louise) St-Jacques actually hammers the letters in after the Cup is taken apart.

"Each band is removed from the Cup and then I proceed with the bottom one. I then place it on a steel form for the stamping," she said.

"The list of 52 names are given from the winning team to the NHL for approval and then passed on to me. My job is to follow the order as given to me, keeping it within the allotted space on the band."

First, she maps out the names to determine how many can fit onto each line and she rechecks the spelling. She uses special implements for her work.

"Absolutely, the tools for stamping the Stanley Cup and replica are exclusively for these two trophies," said St-Jacques, who also works on the NHL's other major awards.

She has found it best to work on the Cup in short, intense sessions and usually needs at least four or five days to finish. The Kings are scheduled to have it back in early October, and each letter of every name will surely look perfect to them.

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