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HOCKEY HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE SELECTION COMMITTEE
TORONTO (November 12, 2024) – Lanny McDonald, Chair of the Board of the Hockey Hall of Fame, announced today new appointments to the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee as confirmed at the Directors’ meeting held yesterday in Toronto.
Jarome Iginla and Eddie Olczyk will join the Selection Committee commencing with the 2025 nomination and election proceedings (replacing David Branch and Mike Gartner, each having served their full-term limit of 15 years). McDonald also announced that Ron Francis will become Chair of the Selection Committee, taking over from Gartner who will transition to Chair of the Board in June 2025.
“One of the things that makes the Selection Committee so strong is the regular inclusion of new voices and the opportunity for highly knowledgeable hockey people to contribute in the process of honouring excellence in our game,” said McDonald. “To this end, we are very pleased to welcome Jarome and Eddie to the committee, and thrilled that Ron, a long-time member and one of hockey’s great leaders, has agreed to serve as Chair. I would also like to express our appreciation and gratitude to David and Mike for their outstanding contributions over the past several years.”
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HOCKEY HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE SEARCH FOR THE NEXT PRESIDENT AND CEO
TORONTO (November 1, 2024) – Lanny McDonald, Chair of the Board of the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF), announced today that the search is underway for the successor of the longtime President and CEO, Jeff Denomme, who will retire from his position at the end of June 2025 after 39 years with the organization (see prior release).
“We are pleased to announce Preston Human Capital Group will conduct this high-profile search following an extensive competitive process to select the executive recruitment firm to conduct this effort,” said McDonald. “Preston Human Capital Group has demonstrated a keen insight into the requirements of the Hockey Hall of Fame, a passionate and personal approach to the needs of the search, and the experience and expertise to lead this process.”
“We are proud to partner with the Hockey Hall of Fame, an iconic institution representing the best of hockey and its legacy here in Canada and around the world,” said Cathy Preston, President and CEO of Preston Human Capital Group, who is leading the search.
The Position Profile can be found here. Interested candidates are asked to please follow the application instructions outlined on the profile. The search closes on December 31, 2024, at 5pm EST.
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HOCKEY HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES UPCOMING CHAIR OF THE BOARD SUCCESSION APPOINTMENT
TORONTO (September 9, 2024) – Lanny McDonald, Chair of the Board of the Hockey Hall of Fame, announced today that Mike Gartner will be appointed to succeed McDonald at the end of his 10-year term limit in June 2025. Effective October 1, 2024, Gartner will assume the role of Chair-elect to support transitional matters and serve on the search committee for the recruitment of a new President and CEO.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2001, Gartner played 19 seasons in the NHL accumulating 708 goals, 627 assists and 1,335 points, and in 2017 he was named one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players in the League's 100-year history. He served as President of the NHLPA from 1996 until his playing career retirement in 1998. Later, as Director, Business Relations, he represented the NHLPA on the Hockey Hall of Fame Board of Directors, from 2006 to 2009. In 2009, he was appointed to the Selection Committee and has served as its Chair for the past three years.
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FLORIDA PANTHERS STANLEY CUP CHAMPION DISPLAY UNVEILED!
Now on display in the Hyundai NHL Zone is an extensive exhibit dedicated to the 2024 Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers. This exhibit features game-worn artifacts and memorabilia from the Stanley Cup Final showcasing the franchise’s first championship.
Artifacts include:
- Aleksander Barkov's navy gloves worn in Game 7
- Sam Bennett's stick used in Game 7
- Sergei Bobrovsky's Stanley Cup Final games 1,2,5 & 7 worn jersey
- Sergei Bobrovsky's glove & blocker worn all 7 Stanley Cup Final games
- Aaron Ekblad's Stanley Cup Final game 3, 4 & 6 worn jersey
- Anton Lundell's skates worn during all 7 Stanley Cup Final games
- Sam Reinhart's helmet worn in Game 7
- Matthew Tkachuk's gloves worn in Game 7 and mouthguard used during all 7 Stanley Cup Final games
- Stanley Final Game 7 memorabilia including rally towel and plastic rats
- Champagne bottle from the dressing room celebration
Click here to take a behind-the-scenes look of the building of this display.
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THE WALTER CUP MAKES THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME ITS NEW HOME
The Walter Cup officially added to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s trophy collection
TORONTO (June 28, 2024) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) championship trophy, the Walter Cup, is officially on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame. It will be showcased within the "Women's Hockey — Celebrating Excellence" display along with newly received artifacts from the PWHL’s inaugural season. The Walter Cup, created in partnership with global luxury jeweler, Tiffany & Co., weighs 35 pounds, stands 24 inches tall and is over 13 inches wide. The removable base will include the engraved names of each year’s winning team. The Walter Cup is named in recognition of the historic commitment made by the Walter family — Mark and Kimbra Walter and their daughter, Samantha, that provided the financial support that launched the PWHL.
Recently donated PWHL items to be added soon include:
- “Battle of Bay Street” goal pucks – Montreal at Toronto – Feb 17, 2024 (record - 19,825 fans set highest attendance mark for a women’s hockey game)
- Liz Schepers, #21 Minnesota, Walter Cup Game 5 winning goal stick
- Nicole Hensley, #29 Minnesota, Walter Cup Game 5 shutout stick
- Walter Cup, Game 5 goal pucks – Minnesota shutout Boston 3 – 0
- Hilary Knight, Captain, #21 Boston, Walter Cup playoff sweater
- Aerin Frankel, #1 Boston, goalie mask
- Jamie Lee Rattray, Alternate Captain, #47 Boston, skates
“The Walter Cup represents excellence in women’s hockey, and the Hockey Hall of Fame is known for preserving hockey history at its highest level. This museum is the rightful place — and only place — for the Walter Cup to call its home. The PWHL is thrilled to share this beautiful trophy for all hockey fans to see, and our hope is it will inspire championship dreams in young players everywhere. “
HHOF Honoured Member, Player, Class of 2018
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Learn more about the Hockey Hall of Fame’s “Women’s Hockey – Celebrating Excellence” exhibit.
*The Walter Cup is temporarily off display while it travels for PWHL season opening events.
HOCKEY HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES UPCOMING SEARCH FOR THE NEXT PRESIDENT AND CEO
TORONTO (June 26, 2024) – Lanny McDonald, Chair of the Board of the Hockey Hall of Fame, announced today that long-time executive, Jeff Denomme, will retire from the office of President and CEO following the next annual general meeting in the spring 2025. Succession plans were tabled at the Board of Directors meeting held on Monday with further information regarding the recruitment process to be announced this fall.
Denomme started with the Hockey Hall of Fame as an intern in 1986. He later served as Vice- President, Finance and Operations while playing an instrumental role in the design, construction and operational planning for the Hall’s relocation and expansion from the Canadian National Exhibition grounds to BCE Place (now Brookfield Place), Toronto, in June 1993. Promoted to President, Chief Operating Officer and Treasurer in 1998, and after spearheading three further expansions, Denomme’s path led to his current appointment as President and CEO since August 2013.
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HOCKEY HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2024 INDUCTEES
TORONTO (June 25, 2024) – Mike Gartner, Chair of the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee, announced today that seven individuals have been elected to Hockey Hall of Fame Honoured Membership. In the Builder Category Colin Campbell and David Poile were elected and In the Player Category Natalie Darwitz, Pavel Datsyuk, Jeremy Roenick, Shea Weber and Krissy Wendell were elected. The vote took place today at the annual meeting of the Selection Committee in Toronto.
"The Hockey Hall of Fame is proud to welcome these hockey legends as Honoured Members," said Gartner. "Their contributions to the game of hockey are well documented and their election to the Hockey Hall of Fame is richly deserved."
The 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration is scheduled on Monday, November 11, in Toronto (preceded by the traditional slate of "Induction Weekend" events beginning on Friday, November 8, including the annual "Hockey Hall of Fame Game" hosted by the Toronto Maple Leafs and Sunday's "Hyundai Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic" featuring Honoured Members Jayna Hefford and Eric Lindros as captains).
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Click here to learn more about the 2024 Induction Celebration.
Click here to learn more about the Class of 2024.
NEW ESSO MEDALS EXHIBIT
Since 1981, Esso has been a proud supporter of minor hockey in communities across Canada. With over 2 million Esso Medals and 10 million Certificates of Achievement awarded, the Esso Medals program inspires and recognizes minor hockey players, coaches and volunteers.
Located at the entrance to the Esso Great Hall (showcase at bottom of stairs), the recently unveiled Esso Medals Exhibit celebrates registered Esso Medal winners become a part of hockey history within an interactive display.
Have you won an Esso Medal? Register now to be immortalized within Hockey Hall of Fame’s Esso Medals Exhibit.
Click here to view where Esso Medal winners can see their name in the Hall.
PWHL ARTIFACTS DONATED TO THE HOCKEY HALL OF FAME
The Hockey Hall of Fame kicked off the 2024 NHL All-Star weekend by showcasing items donated from the Professional Women's Hockey League.
The following items from the inaugural PWHL season are now showcased in the "Women's Hockey — Celebrating Excellence" exhibit at the Hockey Hall of Fame. Ella Shelton (PWHL New York) dropped by with the historic stick and puck used in the first-ever PWHL All-Star game on February 1, 2024. It's notable that Shelton scored the first regular season goal in league history, as well, the first PWHL All-Star game goal.
Donated items from the first PWHL game (January 1, 2024):
- 1st PWHL game (Toronto/New York) - 1st face off puck
- All four goal pucks (New York)
- Ella Shelton (New York) stick — 1st PWHL goal, 1st game winning goal
- Corrine Schroeder (New York) goalie stick — 1 st PWHL shutout
Donated items from the first-ever PWHL All-Star game (February 1, 2024):
- Ella Shelton (New York) stick and puck — 1st PWHL All-Star game goal
"To come to the Hockey Hall of Fame and see the Women's exhibit has been so incredible. To view all the history behind the Women's game has been very emotional. I can't thank all these women enough for their dedication and hard work. To be a part of this history is something I will never forget." Ella Shelton, PWHL New York
Read the full media advisory here.
Learn more about the Hockey Hall of Fame’s “Women’s Hockey – Celebrating Excellence” exhibit.
BOSTON BRUINS CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT
Limited‐time exhibit features exclusive artifacts showcasing 100 seasons of the Boston Bruins Hockey Club
TORONTO (November 30, 2023) ‐ To celebrate the Boston Bruins' milestone season, the Hockey Hall of Fame has opened a Boston Bruins Centennial exhibit that will run through the 2023‐24 hockey season and into the 2024‐25 hockey season with December 1, 2024, marking their 100th anniversary.
With specially curated artifacts ranging from 1926 to 2018, the display outlines the story of the first US‐based NHL team to reach its Centennial and the third club overall. Featured items include a miniature Stanley Cup that was presented to Art Ross representing the team's first Stanley Cup win in 1928‐29, Nels Stewart's game‐worn NHL All‐Star team sweater from the “Ace” Baily Benefit game played on February 14, 1934. The famous “Kraut Line” is well represented with sweaters from Milt Schmidt (1937‐38), Woody Dumart (1948‐49) and Bobby Bauer (March 18, 1952). Also included is Bobby Orr's 60th regular season point stick from the 1968‐69 NHL season, Phil Esposito's 76th goal/152‐point stick from the 1970‐71 NHL season, Rogie Vachon's 50th career shutout goal stick from the 1980-81 season, Ray Bourque's 1000th point puck from February 29, 1992, and Patrice Bergeron's 500th career NHL point stick from October 25, 2014.
“One of the National Hockey League's original-six teams is celebrating its 100th anniversary and the Hockey Hall of Fame is thrilled and excited to showcase the rich history of the Boston Bruins”, said Phil Pritchard, Vice-President, Resource Centre and Curator, Hockey Hall of Fame. “Historic moments, unique stories and numerous Honoured Members are represented in this special display honouring the great tradition of the Bruins.”
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THE LARRY AND JUDY TANENBAUM FAMILY LEGENDS OF HOCKEY SCHOLARS FUND
Inspiring Indigenous youth to excel in academics and succeed through unique Hockey Hall of Fame outreach programs.
In 2018, the Hockey Hall of Fame introduced the newly established Hockey Hall of Fame Development and Preservation Fund together with its first “designated endowment” program, namely The Larry and Judy Tanenbaum Family Legends of Hockey Scholars Fund supported through an endowment gift of $1 million from the Tanenbaum's family foundation.
In activating the Legends of Hockey Scholars initiative, the Hockey Hall of Fame partnered with Connected North to deliver a series of virtual field trip sessions to provide Indigenous schools in remote communities with access to hockey–related content that is engaging and empowering. The curriculums include video tours of specific Hall of Fame exhibits, interactive class activities, as well as artifacts, historical footage and photographs from the Hall of Fame's extensive archives.
As stewards of the Legends of Hockey Scholars Fund, each year the Hockey Hall of Fame selects students from Indigenous schools who have not only demonstrated exceptional dedication towards academics and their community, but also shown a passion for hockey. In addition to receiving financial contribution towards future education, a listing of each scholarship recipient is displayed within the Changing Face of Hockey: Diversity in the Game exhibit at the Hockey Hall of Fame.