Hockey Hall of Fame

While on my trip in downtown Toronto, I took some time to visit the Hockey Hall of Fame. I got to see many of the fantastic things and read about the history of hockey in North America. First, there was a movie that explained the historical significance of Lord Stanley's Cup throughout the 1900's, and how it was battled for by Edmonton and Carolina in the 2006 Finals. Then, one of my favorite parts, were the display cases containing the hockey gear that the hall of famers and all-time greats wore. There were the goalie pads and masks, some belonging to Grant Fuhr, Patrick Roy, and Ken Dryden. There were also the displays belonging to the stellar forwards, including 'Super' Mario Lemieux, Bobby Hull, Bobby Orr and Mark Messier. There was also a series of display cases that displayed jerseys of superstar current players and recently retired, such as forward Ryan Smyth, Sidney Crosby, and former Devil captain Scott Stevens. There was also a large wing dedicated to college hockey; containing jerseys, helmets, pads, and sticks from programs such as Michigan, Boston College, and Michigan State. Another wing included world hockey and its in-depth lore. The impressive exhibits presented memorabilia from Sweden, Russia, U.S.A., Mexico, Canada, and Switzerland. Also was a plaque remembering American hero and hockey coach Herb Brooks, who tragically passed away several years ago and was inducted into the Hall of Fame after his death. Last but not least, there was an interactive shootout station, where you try to score on a virtual goalie, and truly I scored 5/5. What an experience that was!