In 1972, millions of Canadians watched two guys from
Timmins, two from Sault Ste. Marie, one from Smooth Rock
Falls and one from Kirkland Lake help Team Canada win
against the powerful Russian Team.
This year, 17,000 kids in
Northern Ontario are practising for their turn. This centre tells
the story of hockey in the north and the players that fulfilled
their dreams in the NHL.
The building, designed by Mr. Ellis to look similar to a modern
day scaled down arena, houses activities such as an
interactive/participatory experience called the ‘Fun Zone’, a
chance to ‘virtually’ interview your hockey heroes, exhibits
detailing the contributions of northern players in the NHL,
future stars, regional exhibits highlighting the local teams that
feed the pro leagues, as well as other interactive exhibits.
Of note is that the same design team of david ELLIS architect
and Bronskill & Co., exhibit designers, have been selected to
design the north’s newest interpretative centre, the
Alternative Energy Science Centre.