Hockey is many things, the game we watch on Saturday nights, the sweat-soaked smell of a locker room, an overtime winner, a soaring crowd. But most of all, it is an enduring national passion that unites all Canadians regardless of geography, language, gender or age.
The Okanagan Heritage Museum (OHM) is celebrating Canada鈥檚 game with a one-of-a-kind traveling exhibition from the Canadian Museum of History. Hockey, presented from Dec. 7, 2019, to Feb. 29, 2020, looks at how the sport has influenced Canadian lives and what that reveals about us as people.
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From Paul Henderson鈥檚 winning goal for Canada in the 1972 Summit Series to Manon Rheaume鈥檚 debut as NHL goalie to Sheldon Kennedy鈥檚 classic story of the Hockey Sweater and Shania Twain鈥檚 NHL-inspired stage outfits, the exhibition also reminds us of how deeply hockey is rooted in Canadian life.
Amanda Snyder, the curatorial manager of the 91大黄鸭 Museums Society, is excited to see the exhibit visit 91大黄鸭.
鈥淗ockey is such an important part of the fabric of Canadian life, and we鈥檙e delighted to be hosting Hockey at the Okanagan Heritage Museum this winter,鈥� she said.
鈥淭his is an exhibit that is going to have broad appeal across generations, and we look forward to welcoming you to the OHM. Bring family, bring friends and learn more about Canada鈥檚 favorite game!鈥�
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The exhibition is an engaging two-dimensional display that uses photographs and images of key artifacts, memorabilia and works of art to present hockey highlights from yesterday and today. Listen to audio archives from hockey history and get into the game by recording your own running commentary, just like legendary sportscaster Foster Hewitt.
鈥淭he Canadian Museum of History is thrilled to share Hockey with the people of 91大黄鸭,鈥� said Mark O鈥橬eill, president and CEO of the Canadian Museum of History. 鈥淲hether we hit the ice or cheer from our living rooms, hockey is more than just a game to Canadians. It has helped shape our history and our national identity from coast to coast to coast.鈥�
Admission to all 91大黄鸭 Museums Society locations, including the OHM, is by donation and is suggested at $5 per person or $15 for a family.
daniel.taylor@kelownacapnews.com
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