Hockey Hall of Fame Weekend at the Bruce
Friday, December 6, 12-5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and December 8, 2024, 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Get ready for a thrilling weekend of hockey, art, and inspiration at the Bruce Museum! From Friday, December 6, through Sunday, December 8, a special exhibit of prestigious Hockey Hall of Fame trophies will be displayed in the Museum’s auditorium, available for viewing Friday, December 6, 12-5:00pm, Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, 10:00am-5:00pm, with Museum admission. Museum members are free. Thanks to John and Barbara Kavanagh’s generosity, admission is FREE for anyone under 18.
Bruce Museum Members and visitors with museum admission can view these prestigious awards in our auditorium. See you at the Bruce for a weekend of hockey, art, and inspiration!
The Bruce Museum to Display Trophies of the National Hockey League and Professional Women’s Hockey League
Trophies on display include:
The Stanley Cup® only on view Friday, December 6, 12-5:00pm
Lady Byng Trophy - Sportsmanship
King Clancy Trophy - Leadership
William Jennings Trophy - Best Goalie Average
Bill Masterson Trophy - Perseverance
Mark Messier Leadership Award - Leadership
Norris Trophy - Best Defenseman
Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award - Community
Conn Smythe Trophy - Playoff MVP
Walter Cup, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) championship trophy
For those curious, you can read about the history of each of these here: History of the NHL Awards and Trophies
In addition, several events will be held at the Bruce while the Hockey Hall of Fame trophies are on display, Friday, December 6, 12-5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8, 10:00 am-5:00 pm, free with admission to the Bruce, members are free:
Friday, December 6, 6:30-8:00 pm
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, December 7, 2-3:00 pm
A live presentation,Tales with the Trophies is a video/slide show live presentation with a Hockey Hall of Fame curator that will share the history of The Stanley Cup® from it's earliest days right up until today....an entertaining look at sports greatest trophy, complete with an interactive side which is suitable for fans of all ages.
This special event is included with Museum Admission!