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SPRING 2015 CORPORATE MATTERS Letter from the INDUCTION 2015 • The annual elections meeting of the Selection Committee Vice-Chair will be held in on June 28 & 29, 2015 (with the announcement of the 2015 inductees on June 29th). Dear Teammates: • The Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration will be held on Monday, November 9, 2015. Not long after another successful

Graig Abel/HHOF Induction Celebration last November, the closely knit hockey community mourned the loss of two of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING the game’s most accomplished and respected individuals in Pat • , David Branch, , Marc de Foy, Mike Gartner and Anders Quinn and Jean Beliveau. I have been privileged to get to know Hedberg were re-appointed each to a further term on the Selection Committee for the and work with these distinguished gentlemen throughout my 2015, 2016 and 2017 selection proceedings. life in hockey and like many others I was particularly heartened • The general voting Members ratified new By-law Nos. 25 and 26 which, among other by the outstanding tributes that spoke volumes to their impact amendments, provide for improved voting procedures applicable to all categories of on our great sport. Honoured Membership (visit HHOF.com for full transcripts).

Although Chair of the Board for little more than a year, Pat left his mark on the Hockey Hall of Fame, overseeing the recruitment BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nominated by: of new members to the Selection Committee, initiating the Lanny McDonald, Chair (1) Corporate Governance Committee first comprehensive selection process review which led to , Vice-Chair several by-law amendments, and establishing new and renewed Corporate Governance Committee partnerships. At its recent meeting to appoint a successor to the Bill Daly National Hockey League Ron DeGregorio USA Hockey, Inc. Chair, the Board of Directors expressed their appreciation for the René Fasel International Federation many contributions that made to the Hall including Donald Fehr National Hockey League Players’ Association fifteen years as a member of the Selection Committee. Rob Ford City of Toronto Mark Grimes City of Toronto Doug Holyday (2) Corporate Governance Committee Coinciding with this edition of Teammates, I am very pleased to Stephen Holyday City of Toronto announce, on behalf of the Board of Directors, the appointment Stewart Johnston Corporate Governance Committee of Lanny McDonald as Chair of the Board effective July 1, 2015. The Pat LaFontaine National Hockey League appointment is further acknowledgement of Lanny’s leadership National Hockey League Ian Morrison Corporate Governance Committee abilities and his success both on and off the ice which in the National Hockey League confidence of the Board will have a highly positive influence on Bob Nicholson Hockey the Hall’s operations. National Hockey League National Hockey League I would like to extend our thanks and best regards to all of our stakeholders/“Teammates.” We look forward to some exciting hockey during this year’s and championships at all levels. SELECTION COMMITTEE John Davidson, Chair Dublin, OH Jim Gregory, Chair Emeritus Toronto, ON Sincerely, Scott Bowman East Amherst, NY David Branch Toronto, ON Brian Burke Calgary, AB Colin Campbell Toronto, ON Bob Clarke Ocean City, NJ Jim Gregory Marc de Foy Longueuil, PQ Eric Duhatschek Calgary, AB Vice-Chair (Interim Chair) Port Huron, MI Michael Farber Verdun, PQ Mike Gartner Richmond Hill, ON Anders Hedberg Lidingo, SWE Bloomfield Hills, MI Cover image Lanny McDonald (2) Calgary, AB The Class of 2014. From left to right: Nashville, TN Dominik Hasek, , Bill McCreary, and Santa Monica, CA Mike Modano during their official Peter Stastny St. Louis, MO Inductee photo shoot. Bill Torrey West Palm Beach, FL

Finn O’Hara/HHOF (1) Commencing July 1, 2015 (2) Ending June 30, 2015

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HOCKEY HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIR OF THE BOARD Honoured Member Lanny McDonald to assume Chair position on July 1, 2015

TORONTO (March 25, 2015) – Jim Gregory, Special Olympics beginning in his NHL asset to the Hall and its continued growth Vice-Chair of the Hockey Hall of Fame, rookie . and development.” announced today that one of hockey’s “As a perennial supporter since his “I am thrilled and honoured for this most renowned team leaders, Lanny induction in 1992 and a member of the opportunity to contribute at the Board McDonald, will become the next Chair Selection Committee for the past nine level in support of the best sports hall of the Board effective July 1, 2015. This years, Lanny is familiar with the affairs of of fame and museum in the world,” said appointment to fill the vacancy left by the Hockey Hall of Fame just as the hockey McDonald. “The Hockey Hall of Fame the untimely passing of Pat Quinn on world remembers his achievements is a very special place to me, as it is to November 23, 2014, was confirmed at during his outstanding playing career,” hockey fans of all ages, and having served the Board of Directors meeting held this said Gregory. “While Lanny is highly on the Selection Committee under the morning in Toronto with the effective recognized as an exceptional hockey stewardship of Jim Gregory, , Pat date to occur following McDonald’s final player, he is also a dedicated family man, Quinn and John Davidson, I appreciate meeting as a member of the Selection community benefactor, philanthropist the tremendous effort that goes into Committee in June. and successful businessman whose this institution celebrated for honouring Drafted fourth overall in 1973, leadership qualities will be a valuable excellence in the game of hockey.” McDonald enjoyed sixteen prolific seasons with the , Rockies and , “I am thrilled and honoured for retiring as a champion on the heels this opportunity to contribute of the Flames’ victory in at the Board level in support of the best sports hall of fame and museum in the world.” “While Lanny is highly LANNY McDonald. recognized as an exceptional hockey player, he is also a dedicated family man, community benefactor, philanthropist and successful businessman whose leadership qualities will be a valuable asset to the Hall and its continued growth and development.”

1989. He remained with the Flames in a management capacity for several years and he also became involved with contributing to Team Canada’s 2001 World Championship entry and the 2002 gold medal-winning Olympic squad. Together with family business ventures in craft brewing and real estate development, McDonald has proudly supported many charities, in particular, through his long-time association with

SPRING 2015 TEAMMATES 3 SPOTLIGHT 2014 induction

Peter Forsberg delivers his Induction speech within the stately setting of Allen Lambert Galleria located above the Hockey Hall of Fame. Dave Sandford /HHOF Dave Sandford /HHOF Graig Abel/HHOF Hockey Hall of Fame Board of Director Vice-Chair Jim Gregory drops the ceremonial puck between captains (left) and at the sold out Haggar Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic. Flanking the three are Bill McCreary, Mike Modano and Jason Burns (representing his father) to their left and Peter Forsberg, Dominik Hasek and Rob Blake to their right.

4 TEAMMATES SPRING 2015 Doug Johnson/HHOF Dave Sandford /HHOF Graig Abel/HHOF Hall ofFame Legends Classic. Canada Centrecrowdtoitsfeetatthe HaggarHockey A videotributeofthelatePatBurnsbroughtAir officiate theHaggarHockey Hallof Fame LegendsClassic. returnstotheice 2015 InducteeBillMcCreary from former teammate and Honoured Member . from formerteammateandHonouredMemberRayBourque. ispresentedhis HonouredMemberplaque Rob Blake (left) Honoured Members RegistraratMonday’sGala. Honoured Members peeringfromthebackground,DominikHaseksignsOfficial arowofHonouredMembers With Jim Gregory. Jim Gregory. andSelectionCommittee ChairEmeritus are long-timeSelectionCommitteemember MurrayCostello(left) Haggar Hockey HallofFame LegendsClassicontheSundayofInductionWeekend. Presenting theblazer Mike Modano()donshisnew HonouredMemberBlazerduringthePre-InductionCeremonyat

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Graig Abel/HHOF Dave Sandford/HHOF TSN/RDS Broadcast Zone he Hockey Hall of Fame has recently unveiled a series of new interactive experiences within the TSN/RDS Broadcast Zone, an area dedicated to providing an immersive, entertaining and educational T first-hand look at television hockey broadcasting. Using state-of-the-art technology, guests can explore and experience the TV broadcast world from a variety of angles, both on and off the camera.

TSN/RDS Broadcast Pods In the updated TSN/RDS Broadcast Pods, overlooking the NHLPA Game Time model rink attraction, TSN guides James Duthie and Alain Crete help guests choose from a menu of classic hockey games and then put them behind the microphone to try their hand at calling the action. A wide selection of clips are available, from memorable NHL moments to classic international women’s hockey. TheCisco GameCAM Video System records every broadcast so guests can immediately download and share their experience with family and friends via social media.

6 TEAMMATES SPRING 2015 TSN Top 10 Challenge At the new TSN Top 10 Challenge, guests are invited to watch and rank an assortment of 10 highlight segments, based on various pre-produced TSN Top 10 themed features, which run simultaneously on a tower grid of high-definition video wall displays. The users’ results are then matched to the actual ratings determined by the hockey gurus at TSN. TSN SPORTSCENTRE STUDIO The most recent exhibit launch took place this past March Break with the unveiling of the newTSN SportsCentre Studio. This scaled replica of TSN’s SportsCentre studio set offers guests an opportunity to “audition” and test their sports anchor skills in front of a camera/teleprompter. As is the case with theTSN/RDS Broadcast Pods, all performances are recorded via the Cisco GameCAM Video System which allows participants to download and later share their clip online.

SPRING 2015 TEAMMATES 7 Partnership Briefs

Canada Post Corporation, aC anadian Crown corporation that functions as the country’s primary postal service operator and produces, markets and distributes philatelic products, has developed its second in a series of five hockey-themed NHL Collector Albums as part of rights granted via the “Product Research, Archival Services and Licensing Agreement” with the Hockey Hall of Fame through September, 2018. This version highlights some the greatest Canadian defencemen of the era, featuring Honoured Members Doug Harvey, Tim Horton, Harry Howell, , and .

Delta Toronto, downtown Toronto’s newest four-star hotel conveniently located within two blocks of Air Canada Centre and accessible from the Hockey Hall of Fame via the PATH indoor pedestrian walkway, has entered into a new “Sponsorship and Promotional Licensing Agreement” with the Hockey Hall of Fame. The 567-room, 46-storey hotel is designated the “Official Hotel of the Hockey Hall of Fame” and will be used exclusively to host the Hall of Fame’s successful travel packages and guest accommodations during the annual Induction Weekend/Celebrations.

Hockey Canada, the national governing body of ice hockey inC anada, including amateur, university and high performance World andO lympic levels, assisted the Hockey Hall of Fame in developing the Hockey Canada Centennial Exhibit located within the Hall of Fame’sTissot World of Hockey Zone. This limited-time exhibit highlights HockeyC anada’s top moments, including the 2002, 2010 and 2014O lympic double gold-medal victories, and features iconic artifacts from the past 100 years.

International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), the governing body of international ice hockey and its 73-member country federations, has extended its “Cooperation Agreement” with the Hockey Hall of Fame through December 31, 2022.O ver the course of the renewed agreement, the Hall of Fame will continue to provide services in connection with IIHF event photography assignments and related archiving, licensing and distribution, and the IIHF will provide a further capital contribution to support the revitalization of theTissot World of Hockey Zone for completion in November 2015.

8 TEAMMATES SPRING 2015 Library and Archives Canada, a federal Canadian institution tasked with acquiring, preserving and making Canada’s documentary heritage accessible, helped fund the Hockey Hall of Fame’s new limited-time exhibit titled Hockey Marching As To War, which opened to the public in November 2014 to commemorate the centennial of the start of the First World War. The exhibit pays tribute to those men and women involved in hockey who also served their country. A special education program has also been developed to accompany school visits to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Royal Canadian Mint, a Canadian Crown corporation that produces all of Canada’s circulation coins as well as a wide range of collectible numismatic products, has entered into a “Retail Product Licensing Agreement” with the Hockey Hall of Fame in association with the production, marketing and distribution of anO riginal Six Goalies coin series scheduled for release in 2015. The collection will depict a from each of the six teams and who has earned induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, a Toronto-based college that offers over 180 full-time and part-time programs including 14 Bachelor’s degrees and 30 graduate certificates, has extended its agreement with the Hockey Hall of Fame foran additional five years in collaboration with the development and delivery of the online course titled The Hockey Hall of Fame Presents. The popular course covers the current state, evolution and history of hockey, including the cultural, social and economic impact of the game in Canada.

The Upper Deck Company, the leading sports and entertainment / collectibles company and Hall of Fame contributing sponsor since 2001, celebrated its 25th anniversary through a series of premium products of which some were themed around the Hockey Hall of Fame. This included a limited run of HHOF-branded “Young Guns” faux rookie cards of 2014 Inductee Dominik Hasek which were distributed exclusively at the Hall of Fame during Induction Weekend and a collection of insert cards within the 2014-15 NHL Upper Deck Series One highlighting “A Day with the Cup” based on the Hall of Fame’s role as “Keeper of the Cup”.

SPRING 2015 TEAMMATES 9 Recent ACQUISITIONS World-Class Legends Turn of the Century The 2014 Hockey Hall of Fame InductionC lass will go down as having one of the best international representations in history. Canada, Czech Republic, and the were all represented as Rob Blake, (Builder), Bill McCreary (Referee), Dominik Hasek, Peter Forsberg and Mike Modano took their place among the greats of the game. As Hall of Fame representatives did their pre-Induction tour to each new Legend’s hometown, an unsurpassed international collection began to emerge, along with a plethora of artifacts from minor hockey and professional careers. Some of the more unique items from each player include: • Rob Blake – 1994 Team Canada World Championship stick (1st gold in 33 years), shoulder pads (worn during entire pro career), minor • Pat Burns – Canadiens 1st win plaque, all three miniature Awards (three different teams), 2008 Team Canada World Championship blazer • Bill McCreary – 1973 St. Catharines Black Hawks jacket, 1974 Windsor

Spitfires jacket, 2010 Olympic Gold Medal Game helmet HHOF • Dominik Hasek – 1998 Team Czech Republic Olympic jersey (Gold Medal Game), 1999 Stanley Cup jersey (Game 6 controversial OT During a lengthy career that saw him work for ), personal equipment repair kit the famed broadcast, • Peter Forsberg – 1994 Team Sweden Olympic jersey (famed one-handed as well as write countless hockey books, Brian shootout-winning goal), 1996 Stanley Cup jersey McFarlane collected a large number of items • Mike Modano – 1989 Team USA World JuniorC hampionship Player-of- related to the history of the game. Most of the the-Game Award, 1st NHL goal puck, 500th career NHL goal puck items included memorabilia and photography, but there were also a few key pieces that would catch people’s attention. In semi-retirement, McFarlane created and ran the Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum. Originally located in Colborne, and later moved to Niagara Falls,O ntario, he sold much of the collection to the Municipality of in 2006. One of the oldest pieces George Hay in his collection, given to him by the Woltho Family from Cornwall, Ontario to display in his Museum, was a 1902 Stanley Cup goalie stick used by William “Billy” Nicholson of the Montreal ‘AAA’ Hockey Club. Montreal challenged the Cup-holding Victorias that March, and Nicholson allowed just two goals in three games, as they upset the champs to win the Stanley Cup. Needing a permanent and safe place for an important piece of hockey history, McFarlane donated the stick in 2014, and it now joins some late- 1800 Winnipeg Victorias’ sticks as the oldest Stanley Cup artifacts

in our collection. Dave Sandford/HHOF Dave

10 TEAMMATES SPRING 2015 Dynasty in the Making? Honoured Member For the second time in three seasons, the Kings captured hockey’s Artifacts Received ultimate prize, hoisting the Stanley Cup in June 2014 after defeating the Rangers. Also for the second time, the Kings management, led by President of – Illustration Business Operations and HHOF Honoured Member Luc Robitaille, continued the Angela James – Equipment tradition of presenting the Hall of Fame with a championship ring for the collection. Percy LeSueur – Glass negative On-hand to present Curator Phil Pritchard with the ring were VP & HHOF Honoured - Stick Member Rob Blake, Darryl Sutter, Dustin Brown and Alternate Captain Anze Kopitar. The Tiffany & Co. ring measures 32mm across the face and features the LA Kings’ shield comprised of 136 round diamonds amongst pave set black spinels. The top and bottom bezels surrounding the shield read ‘STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS.’ The player’s name and number are on one shank while an image of the Cup with the team’s record is on the other. The 2014 series scores are included inside the ring.

Courtesy of Bernstein Associates/@LAKingsPR Craig Campbell/HHOF Craig

Minor Pro Uniqueness The ECHL and the Hockey Hall of Fame have always had a great partnership that has grown over the years, with the Hall of Fame bringing itsO utreach Program most recently to All-Star Games inC olorado and Florida, an Outdoor Game in Ohio and a Heritage Weekend in Alaska. The Hall of Fame prides itself on preserving all aspects of the game, including the minor pro game and its unique marketing. This year, a number of objects from the ECHL found their way to Toronto. In October, the Utah Grizzlies wore a head-to- toe Skeleton uniform as part of a special Halloween game. The pictures quickly made the rounds on social media and Patrick Wellar’s jersey, pant shell and socks were donated by Grizzlies season ticket holders Dave and Deb Hersom, who purchased them at a charitable auction. Next up was the Batman vs. Riddler game hosted by the . Toledo, the home team good guys (Batman), took on the visiting Evansville Icemen (Riddler) wearing some of the most unique jerseys ever worn. One from each team was donated and, of course, Batman won again; 6-5. Next up was a record-setting performance by longtime ECHLer Sam Ftorek of the Kalamazoo Wings. On December 13, 2014, Ftorek played in his 790th career game to set the all-time record. After a brief delay at the border, his jersey, stick, helmet and gloves all found their way to the home of hockey history. Finally, a second stop in Toledo overC hristmas saw the first-ever ECHL Outdoor Game

take place versus the Kalamazoo Wings as part of Toledo Winterfest with the first-ever Walleye Grau/Toledo W. Scott goal puck given to HHOF curators on the spot. Already a newsworthy year for the ECHL and the regular season isn’t even complete!

SPRING 2015 TEAMMATES 11 In Memoriam HOCKEY HALL of FAME ADMINISTRATION Jean Béliveau CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT Player Category Jim Gregory Vice-Chair (Interim Chair) Jeff Denomme President and CEO August 31, 1931 – Craig Baines Vice-President, Development and Building Operations December 2, 2014 Peter Jagla Vice-President, Marketing and Attraction Services Phil Pritchard Vice-President, Resource Centre and Curator Jean Béliveau was revered as the quintessential Program Director, HHOF Development Association class hockey player. He was a natural leader, Kelly Masse Director, Corporate & Media Relations both on and off the ice, that did everything Accounting, IT AND Office Services with grace and pride. Nicknamed “le Gros Anthony Fusco Manager, Information Systems Bill” after a popular French song of the day, Sandra Walters Treasurer, Controller and Office Manager Chris Chu Technical Specialist, Desktops, Servers and Networks Jean played on an incredible 10 Stanley Cup- Sylvia Lau General Accountant winning teams as a member of the Montreal Anna Presta Accounting and Office Administrator Canadiens, his sole NHL team. Dean Spence Museum Support Specialist Sarah Talbot Executive Assistant, Corporate and Media Relations

Development and Building Operations Frank Prazak/HHOF He was an NHL All-Star 10 times and retired Tome Geneski Manager, Building Services and Maintenance as the Canadiens all-time leading scorer as well as the league’s all-time playoff Mike Briggs Audio-Visual Specialist scorer. Scott Veber Creative Director and Curatorial Associate Marketing and Attraction Services Over his illustrious career, from 1950 and 1971, Béliveau played 1,125 regular Craig Beckim Manager, Merchandising and Retail Operations season games, recording 507 goals, 712 assists and 1,219 points. He was twice Jackie Schwartz Manager, Marketing and Promotions Aaron Stocco Manager, Special Events and Hospitality awarded the , in 1956 and 1964, as the league’s MVP, won Tyler Wolosewich Manager, Guest Services and Public Relations the Art Ross Memorial Trophy in 1956 for leading the NHL in scoring, and was Wendy Cramer Co-ordinator, Group Bookings the inaugural recipient of the Trophy as playoff MVP in 1965. Eric Dahlgren Interim, Co-ordinator, Group Bookings Béliveau served as captain of the Canadiens for 10 seasons and remained with Joshua Dawson Co-ordinator, Digital Media Courtney Evans Co-ordinator, Group Sales and Promotions the club in an ambassadorial role until his passing. Natalie McEwen Co-ordinator, Special Events and Hospitality Patrick Minogue Associate Manager, Retail Services Jean Béliveau was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Player Category Dwayne Schrader Associate Manager, Guest Services in 1972. Resource Centre Darren Boyko Manager, Special Projects and International Business Craig Campbell Manager, Resource Centre and Archives Izak Westgate Manager, Outreach Exhibits and Assistant Curator Miragh Bitove Archivist and Collections Registrar Pat Quinn Samantha Chianta Resource Centre Administrator Chair of the Hockey Hall of Fame Katherine Pearce Interim, Archivist and Collections Registrar Board of Directors Steve Poirier Co-ordinator, HHOF Images and Archival Services January 29, 1943 – HOCKEY HALL of FAME CORPORATE PARTNERS November 23, 2014 FOUNDING/PREMIER SPONSORS Cisco Systems Canada Co. Pat Quinn excelled at all facets of the game. Limited His playing career as a included International Ice Hockey Federation National Hockey League a championship and nine National Hockey League Players’ Association NHL seasons split between the Toronto PepsiCo Canada Maple Leafs, Canucks and Atlanta Scotiabank Sun Media (Toronto) Corp./Toronto Sun Flames, for whom he served as captain. Tim Hortons TSN/RDS From behind the bench, Quinn coached CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS 20 years in the NHL, reaching the playoffs Delta Toronto Electronic Arts Inc. Graig Abel/HHOF 15 times and the Stanley Cup Final twice Haggar Canada Co. ( Flyers in 1980 and in 1994), and was twice Honda Canada Inc. awarded the Jack Adams Trophy as the league’s coach-of-the-year. Quinn’s The Upper Deck Company international exploits were equally impressive as he guided Canada to gold VIA Rail Canada Inc. medals at the , the nation’s first Olympic gold medal PROMOTIONAL ASSOCIATES Bridgestone Canada Inc. in 50 years, the 2008 World U18 Championship and 2009 World Junior Canada Post Corporation Championship, as well as a title in 2004. Tissot Wheels MSM Canada Inc. Pat Quinn served as a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection York Heating and Air Conditioning Committee from 1998 to 2013 and was appointed Chair of the Hockey Hall Published by Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum of Fame’s Board of Directors on August 1, 2013. Designed by PIX Printed by Red Berry Press

Fondly remembered as a big man with an even bigger heart. Hockey Hall of Fame Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5E 1X8 (416) 360-7735 www.hhof.com I www.hhof.com/mobile

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