The Stanley Cup, the oldest and most revered trophy in professional sports, was on display at the Bruce Museum on Friday. Over the course of five dynamic hours, hundreds of hockey enthusiasts marveled at the trophy, taking once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunities.
The exhibition of eight Hockey Hall of Fame trophies runs all weekend – a rare opportunity for the community to view many of professional hockey’s most prestigious awards in one location.
At the Bruce Museum, local hockey enthusiasts gathered around The Stanley Cup, the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoff champion. Pictured: Ezra Rothenberg, Henry Rothenberg, Everett Tyler, Bo Blechner, James Rice, Drew Reisfeld, Max Rothenberg, Quentin Tyler. Dec 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Each Hockey Hall of Fame Trophy is uniquely and elegantly crafted and many bear the names of past winners.
Among them is the newly introduced Walter Cup, the trophy awarded annually to the playoff championship team of the Professional Women’s Hockey League.
“Hockey Weekend @ the Bruce” continues Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, 12:00-4:00pm. The family oriented event features art and science-based activities to learn all about hockey.
On Saturday Dec 7, 2:00pm there will be 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.
Over the weekend, the entry is free to all visitors 18 and under (Dec.6-Dec.8).
With white gloves, Phil Pritchard, Vice President of the Hockey Hall of Fame and “Keeper of the Cup,” shares some history of the revered trophy which was on display in the Bruce Museum’s new auditorium for five hours. Dec 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
At the Bruce Museum, the auditorium featured the best selfie opportunity ever for hockey enthusiasts:The Stanley Cup, the championship trophy awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoff champion, was on display for five hours. Dec 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Hockey enthusiasts marveled at the unique Hockey Hall of Fame Trophies, each uniquely and elegantly crafted, and many bear the names of past winners. Dec 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Hockey enthusiasts Liam and Colin Wilson from Rye, NY, enjoyed the exhibit of Hockey Hall of Fame Trophies at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich. Dec 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The exhibit of Hockey Hall of Fame Trophies at the Bruce Museum included the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award. Dec 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Hockey enthusiasts flocked to the exhibit of Hockey Hall of Fame Trophies at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich. Dec 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
William Herr, who plays goalie, and his brother Henry enjoyed the once in a lifetime opportunity to pose by The Stanley Cup on display at the Bruce Museum. Dec 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
On display at The Bruce Museum: Hockey Hall of Fame Trophies, each uniquely and elegantly crafted, and many bearing the names of past winners. Dec 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The Bruce Museum at 1 Museum Drive in Greenwich, was recently renovated and expanded. Dec 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
Unveiled in April 2024, The Walter Cup will be awarded annually to the Professional Women’s Hockey League playoff champion. Dec 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
On display at The Bruce Museum: Hockey Hall of Fame Trophies, each uniquely and elegantly crafted, and many bearing the names of past winners. Dec 6, 2024 Photo: Leslie Yager
The Bruce Museum is located at 1 Museum Drive in Greenwich, a short walk from the Greenwich Train station, or just off exit 3 from I-95.