Stanley Cup To Come To Greenwich And New Bruce Museum Exhibit

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich's Bruce Museum will showcase eight Hockey Hall of Fame trophies, including the Stanley Cup, as part of a new exhibit that will open in December.

Trophies representing professional hockey's highest honors will be on display in the Gale and Robert H. Lawrence Jr. and Pamela and Robert B. Goergen Auditorium from Dec. 6-8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Stanley Cup, which is the oldest and most revered piece of hardware in professional sports, will be on display only on Dec. 6.

The exhibition will provide a rare opportunity for the local community to view many of professional hockey’s most prestigious awards in one location. Each trophy is uniquely and elegantly crafted and many bear the names of past winners.

Along with the eight National Hockey League trophies, the newly introduced Walter Cup will be on display, the trophy awarded annually to the championship team in the Professional Women's Hockey League.

Entry to the auditorium is free for Bruce Museum members and visitors who have purchased a museum admission ticket. As a special bonus, entry will be free to all visitors 18 and under throughout the weekend.

"The trophies of the Hockey Hall of Fame represent the excellence of all the players in the men’s and women’s leagues. The Bruce Museum is thrilled and honored to have them on display for the many avid hockey fans in the region to view with their families, friends, and hockey players from local teams," said Bruce Museum Interim Executive Director Rebbecca Gillan in a news release. "Andrew Weiner, A board trustee, has worked his magic to make this happen and we want to express our deep appreciation."

Several events will be held at the Bruce while the trophies are on display:

• Friday, Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: An opening reception to benefit the Bruce entitled "Hockey Hall of Fame Trophies Live" will include a presentation of "Tales of the Cup" given by Hockey Hall of Fame Vice President Phil Pritchard, who also serves as "keeper of the Cup." Tickets to the event can be purchased here.
• Saturday Dec. 7, 2 p.m.: There will be a live presentation of "Tales with the Trophies," where a Hockey Hall of Fame curator will share the remarkable histories behind the trophies on display, which represent not only accomplishments on the ice, but also sportsmanship and community service. This event is open to the public and included with Museum admission and free to those under 18 years of age.
• Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7 and 8, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.: “Hockey Weekend @ the Bruce" is an event for families that will feature art and science-based activities to learn all about hockey. Thanks to the generosity of John and Barbara Kavanagh, admission is free for anyone under 18. Visitors aged 18 and older will need to purchase admission.