The Hockey Hall of Fame (French: Temple de la renommée du hockey) is a museum and hall of fame located in Toronto, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League (NHL) records, memorabilia, and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup. Founded in Kingston, Ontario, the Hockey Hall of Fame was established in 1943 under the leadership of James T. Sutherland. The first class of honored members was inducted in 1945 before the Hall of Fame had a permanent location. It moved to Toronto in 1958 after the NHL withdrew its support for the International Hockey Hall of Fame in Kingston, Ontario, due to funding issues. Its first permanent building opened at Exhibition Place in 1961. The hall was relocated in 1993 and is now in Downtown Toronto, inside Brookfield Place and a historic Bank of Montreal building. The Hockey Hall of Fame has hosted International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) exhibits and the IIHF Hall of Fame since 1998. Bed Bug Exterminator Toronto
An 18-person committee of players, coaches, and others meets annually in June to select new honorees who are inducted as players, builders, or on-ice officials. In 2010, a subcategory was established for female players. The builders’ category includes coaches, general managers, commentators, team owners, and others who have helped build the game. Honored members are inducted into the Hall of Fame in an annual ceremony held in November, followed by a special “Hockey Hall of Fame Game” between the Toronto Maple Leafs and a visiting team. As of 2022, 294 players (including nine women), 113 builders, and 16 on-ice officials have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame has been criticized for focusing mainly on players from the National Hockey League and largely ignoring players from other North American and international leagues.
Exhibits
The Hockey Hall of Fame has 15 exhibit areas covering 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2). Visitors can view trophies, memorabilia, and equipment worn by players during special games. The Esso Great Hall, described as “a Cathedral to the icons of Hockey,” contains portraits and biographical information about every Hall of Fame honored member. The centerpiece of the Great Hall is the Stanley Cup; for part of the year, a replica is put on display when the presentation cup travels outside of the Hall of Fame.
World of Hockey Zone
While many of the Hall of Fame exhibits are dedicated to the NHL, a large section is devoted to hockey leagues and players outside North America. On June 29, 1998, the World of Hockey Zone opened. It is a 6,000 square feet (600 m2) area dedicated to international hockey, including World and Olympic competitions, and contains profiles on all IIHF member countries.
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