The new Hartland Molson Theatre – named for Hartland De Montarville Molson, past chairman of the Montreal Canadiens and an Honoured Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Builder category – is a 128-seat, state-of-the-art theatre in which to enjoy the best moving images hockey has to offer.
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Ottawa Senators rookie
Mike Fisher
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The theatre showcases a high-resolution video projection system, AC-3 digital surround sound, a large 20ft-by-12ft screen, extended casework and an expanded stage.
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1992-93 Inaugural Opening Night Program "The New Senators"
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On June 18th, 2001 the theatre debuted Molstar's third annual HHOF Feature Film Presentation titled "Making the Team – NHL Training Camp." The film follows three Ottawa Senators prospects at different stages of their hockey careers, Antoine Vermette of the Victoriaville Tigres, Chris Neil of the Grand Rapids Griffins, Ottawa Senator rookie Mike Fisher and veteran NHLer Shawn McEachern. The film offers incredible insight into the daily commitment these players put forth in order to achieve their goals.
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Ottawa Senators Showcase
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1st Overall Draft Picks Showcase
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On display outside the theatre's entrance is a unique exhibit focusing on breaking into the NHL ranks. There are seven showcases in total: 1st Overall Draft Picks, Late Round Draft Picks, Non-Drafted Free Agent Signees, Notable Draft Firsts, Calder Trophy Winners, Rookie Year Feats, and of course, Featured Players and History of the Ottawa Senators. Among the more than 100 artifacts on display are Frank Nighbor's 1923-24 Ottawa Senators jersey; the chest protector of 1954 Calder Trophy winner Terry Sawchuk; Al Hill's 1977 first NHL game record 5-point stick; Mike Bossy's 1978 rookie record 50-goal stick, the goalie mask of 1972 Calder Trophy recipient Ken Dryden; the catcher and blocker of 1984 Calder Trophy winner Tom Barrasso; Viacheslav Fetisov's 1987 USSR helmet worn at the World Championships; Curtis Joseph's 1988-89 Wisconsin Badgers jersey; Eric Lindros' 1989-90 Oshawa General jersey worn during the Memorial Cup Championship; and Jaromir Jagr's 1991 NHL All-Rookie Team plaque..
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