The Bruce Museum will play host to eight Hockey Hall of Fame trophies representing professional hockey’s highest honors from 10:00am to 5:00pm, December 6-8, 2024. The Stanley Cup, the oldest and most revered trophy in professional sports, will only be on display on Friday, Dec. 6.
Hockey Hall of Fame trophies in photo are not necessarily the trophies that will be on display at the Bruce Museum.
This exhibition provides a rare opportunity for the local community to view many of professional hockey’s most prestigious awards in one location. Each Hockey Hall of Fame Trophy is uniquely and elegantly crafted and many bear the names of past winners. Eight trophies from the National Hockey League will be displayed, along with the newly introduced Walter Cup, the trophy awarded annually to the playoff championship team of the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
The trophies will be on display in the Gale and Robert H. Lawrence Jr. and Pamela and Robert B. Goergen Auditorium.
Entry to the auditorium is free for Bruce members and visitors who have purchased a Museum admission ticket.
As a special bonus, entry will be free to all visitors 18 and under throughout the weekend (Dec.6-Dec.8).
Rebbecca Gillan, the interim executive director of the Bruce Museum said in a release, “The Trophies of the Hockey Hall of Fame represent the excellence of all the players in the men’s and women’s leagues. The Bruce Museum is thrilled and honored to have them on display for the many avid hockey fans in the region to view with their families, friends, and hockey players from local teams. Andrew Weiner, a Board Trustee, has worked his magic to make this happen and we want to express our deep appreciation.”
Several events will be held at the Bruce while the Hockey Hall of Fame trophies are on display:
• Friday Dec. 6, 6:30-8:00pm
An opening reception to benefit the Bruce entitled “Hockey Hall of Fame Trophies Live” will include a presentation of “Tales of the Cup” given by Phil Pritchard, vice president of the Hockey Hall of Fame and “Keeper of the Cup.” Tickets to the event can be purchased at https://brucemuseum.org/tickets/.
• Saturday Dec. 7, 2:00pm
A live presentation, “Tales with the Trophies” where a Hockey Hall of Fame curator will share the remarkable histories behind the trophies on display, which represent not only accomplishments on the ice, but also sportsmanship and community service. This event is open to the public and included with Museum admission and free to those under 18 years of age.
• Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, 12:00-4:00pm
“Hockey Weekend @ the Bruce” is an event for families that will feature art and science-based activities to learn all about hockey. Thanks to the generosity of John and Barbara Kavanagh, admission is free for anyone under 18. Visitors aged 18 and older will need to purchase admission.