Boston Bruins President and Hockey Hall of Fame Honoured Member Cam Neely shows fans the 2011 Stanley Cup championship ring which was donated to the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 5, 2011.
The 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup ring has been added to the Stanley Cup Championship display at the Hockey Hall of Fame
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Boston Bruins Donate
2011 Stanley Cup Ring
On November 5, 2011, Hockey Hall of Fame Chairman Bill Hay and Curator Phil Pritchard added a 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup ring to the Stanley Cup Championship display at the Hockey Hall of Fame.
The ring, donated by the Boston Bruins organization, is featured in a display celebrating the current and past Stanley Cup champions. The ring features a diamond set image of the Boston Bruins logo and the Stanley Cup. Flush set in the top of the ring and around it are a combination of 311 round brilliant-cut, princess-cut and taper baguette-cut diamonds.
One shoulder features a yellow gold "BRUINS" (bear) image with the words Hall of Fame on top and HOF underneath. The other shoulder features an image of the Stanley Cup set in diamonds and the years 2011, 1972, 1970, 1941, 1939, and 1929 all referring to the years they have won the championship. All diamonds total approximately 6.75cts, and 89.5 grams.
"We are very grateful to the Boston Bruins organization, especially, Cam Neely," said Hay. "As Chairman and CEO of the Hockey Hall of Fame it's an honour to accept this Stanley Cup ring. It will make a wonderful addition to our special Stanley Cup Ring exhibit."
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Boston Bruins Team Autograph Signing
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On November 4, 2011, the Hockey Hall of Fame hosted the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins for a FREE team autograph signing featuring Zdeno Chara, Tim Thomas, Milan Lucic, David Krejci, Patrice Bergeron, plus other team members.
The autograph signing took place in the in the Hockey Hall of Fame's Great Hall amongst the greatest collection of silverware in the world.
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Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Feature Film
and Champions Artifact Display Unveiled!
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Honouring the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion
Boston Bruins.
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A film by Network Entertainment, producers of the Gemini Award Winning Legends of Hockey series.
Now playing in the Hockey Hall of Fame's Hartland Molson Theatre is The Stanley Cup Odyssey, a high-definition film which tells the story of the game of hockey from its inception in the late 19th century and culminates with the exciting 2011 Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks.
On display outside the theatre's entrance is an extensive exhibit focusing on elements of the film, including treasures from past Stanley Cup champions, Conn Smythe winners, and a dedicated showcase honouring the current Cup titlists, the Boston Bruins.
Recently added artifacts from the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins include:
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Zdeno Chara's Skates – worn by the Bruins captain during the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. |
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Milan Lucic's Gloves – worn by the Bruins power forward during the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. |
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Tim Thomas' Goalie Stick – used by the Conn Smythe Trophy winner during game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. |
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Patrice Bergeron's Stick – used by the Bruins forward during game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. |
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Zdeno Chara's Gloves – worn by the Bruins captain during the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. |
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Shawn Thornton's Shoulder Pads – worn by the Bruins winger during the 2011 Stanley Cup Final. |
Stay tuned for additional news and events at the Hockey Hall of Fame commemorating Boston's 2011 Stanley Cup championship, including The Stanley Cup engraving.
Follow the Bruins travels with The Stanley Cup through exclusive stories, photos and videos in the 2011 Edition of Stanley Cup Journal.
Hockey Hall of Fame's 'Golden Goal' Display
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Experience the 'Golden Goal' display featuring Sidney Crosby's stick, gloves, puck as well as the recently acquired podium and 'Golden Net'.
Finally, all elements of one of the most significant moments in Canadian hockey history are brought together for a one-of-a-kind exhibit exclusively at the Hockey Hall of Fame.
The 'Golden Goal' display is housed in the newly expanded Tissot World of Hockey Zone which provides an unparalleled tribute to international hockey.
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Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 2011 Inductees
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The Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee is pleased to announce that Ed Belfour, Doug Gilmour, Mark Howe and Joe Nieuwendyk have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Player Category. The vote took place on June 28 at the annual meeting of the Selection Committee in Toronto.
This fall's Induction Weekend festivities will run from Friday, November 11th through Sunday, November 13th, 2011 culminating with the Induction Celebration on Monday, November 14th, 2011. Special events will take place throughout the weekend to commemorate this year's Inductees including the annual Haggar Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic.
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2011 Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award and Foster Hewitt Memorial Award Recipients Announced
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On June 2, 2011, Bill Hay, Chairman and CEO of the Hockey Hall of Fame, announced that Terry Jones, who has covered the Edmonton Oilers from their infancy to present, will receive the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award for excellence in hockey journalism. Hay also announced that Mickey Redmond, the Detroit Red Wings' colour commentator, will receive the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster.
Jones and Redmond will receive the awards at a luncheon presentation on Monday, November 14, 2011. This year's Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Weekend will take place November 11th to 14th, culminating with the Induction Ceremony beginning at 7:30 P.M. (EST) on Monday, November 14th.
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The Calgary Foundation Gives $1 Million to Hockey Hall of Fame
On March 28, 2011, the Calgary Foundation announced the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto as the recipient of $1 million in funds from the inaugural granting cycle of the Daryl K. Seaman Canadian Hockey Fund.
The Hockey Hall of Fame will see $100,000 distributed annually over the course of ten years in support of the D.K. Seaman Hockey Resource Centre; the most comprehensive archive and research facility in the world, dedicated to collecting and preserving artifacts and resource materials related to the history of hockey.
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On hand for the ring donation are (left to right) Al MacIsaac, Senior Director of the Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey Hall of Fame Chairman Bill Hay, Chicago Blackhawks President John McDonough, Jay Blunk, Senior VP, Business Operations of the Chicago Blackhawks and Hockey Hall of Fame Curator Phil Pritchard.
HHOF Curator Phil Pritchard places the ring into a display alongside other Stanley Cup rings.
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Chicago Blackhawks Donate
2010 Stanley Cup Ring
On March 5, 2011, Hockey Hall of Fame Chairman Bill Hay and Curator Phil Pritchard added a 2010 Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup ring to the Stanley Cup Championship display at the Hockey Hall of Fame.
The ring, donated by the Chicago Blackhawks organization, is featured in a display celebrating the current and past Stanley Cup champions. The ring was designed to tell the story of the Blackhawks memorable season of achieving the "One Goal" of becoming the NHL 2010 Stanley Cup Champions.
The diamond-encrusted ring features the iconic Blackhawks logo and Stanley Cup, fashioned in round brilliant and marquis cut diamonds against a background of 14 kt. white gold. The diamond-covered top is framed on the left side with "STANLEY CUP" and on the right side by "CHAMPIONS" to record the Blackhawks' achievement.
"We are very grateful to the Blackhawks organization, especially, Rocky Wirtz, John McDonough, Jay Blunk and Al MacIsaac," said Hay. "As Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame it's a special honour to accept this Stanley Cup ring for our exhibit and have it sit next to my 1961 Chicago Stanley Cup ring."
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Award-Winning Hockey Hall of Fame Course Goes On-Line
From hockey's earliest origins to the Great One and beyond, Canada's great game is now being taught exclusively on-line. A credit course at Seneca College in Toronto, titled The Hockey Hall of Fame Presents…, provides the opportunity for students across North America to participate.
The Hockey Hall of Fame and Seneca College's Faculty of Continuing Education have combined to create this landmark and award-winning on-line course, which takes a serious look at the history and evolution of the game. Each week's topics examine the cultural, social and economic impact hockey has had on Canada.
"We're excited about sharing our passion for hockey," says Hockey Hall of Fame Curator Phil Pritchard, who is one of the course's instructors along with the Editor of Publications at the Hockey Hall of Fame, Kevin Shea. "We are delighted to partner with Seneca in order to take the Hockey Hall of Fame's reputation and resources into the classroom."
For further information about on-line course, click on the site:
http://fcet.senecac.on.ca/fcet/fcet_hockey/can699# or contact Seneca College Media Relations at 416-491-5050 ext. 2656.
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