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| - Normally you go to museums to be educated in actual high school-learned history or some aspect of science that has toured itself into vogue. But for sports fans and fans of the game of hockey, this place is more than a museum, but a Mecca that has to be visited.
Best appreciated as an adult, I took my dad to look at the items on display. There's definitely tons of memorabilia that needs to be perused so book your time accordingly. Admittedly after a while one hockey shirt begins to look like the next, but there's still something really nice about seeing a Gretzky or Lemieux shirt hanging behind the glass. There's pucks, sticks, and basically anything that was used in key games throughout the game's history.
What stands out about this place is the interactive portions of the hall. Through the wonders of simulation you're able to play goalie and attempt to stop shots by Gretzky and Messier, to which I say "Good luck with that." You can also take shots on top goalies as well. The previous "good luck" statement still stands. For keen observers of the game who have given up the active side of the sport, you're able to select a memorable goal in hockey history and call the play-by-play. It warms the heart to hear your mother scream at a TV screen "He shoots, he scores!"
There's also a Stanley Cup on display. I say 'a' Stanley Cup as I'm pretty sure that it must be a replica. People who have won the cup are the ones that get to touch it, not someone who paid $13.00 admission. All the same, bring your camera.
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