Org. for Penguins and Ducks

Answer:

NHL

Hint:

This league awards the Stanley Cup and features teams like the Bruins and Maple Leafs alongside the avian-named franchises.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the double meaning of "Penguins" and "Ducks," which are both NHL hockey teams—the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Anaheim Ducks. The word "Org." is short for "organization," hinting at a league or governing body. Since the NHL (National Hockey League) is the organization those teams belong to, the answer fits perfectly.

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