Game-worn items from 2008 Stanley Cup Final to add to summer fun at the Hockey Hall of Fame

Kris Draper's jersey, Henrik Zetterberg’s gloves and Nicklas Lidstrom’s skates, are just some of the game-worn items from the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Final that are now on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

TORONTO -- The Hockey Hall of Fame today announced that game-worn items from the 2008 Stanley Cup Final, including the cup-winning goal puck, Henrik Zetterberg’s gloves and Nicklas Lidstrom’s skates, are now on display.

"The Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings put on an incredible show in the Stanley Cup Final, so we are especially proud to give visitors to the Hockey Hall of Fame a chance to relive the series through these new acquisitions," said Phil Pritchard, Curator, Hockey Hall of Fame.

Game-worn items from the 2008 playoffs include:

* Cup-winning goal puck from Game 6 of the 2008 Stanley Cup Final scored by Detroit Red Wings’ Henrik Zetterberg on June 4, 2008

* Game-worn gloves worn by 2008 Conn Smythe (playoff MVP) winner Henrik Zetterberg

* Game-worn Red Wings jersey worn by Alternate Captain, Kris Draper

* Game-worn skates worn by Red Wings Captain, Nicklas Lidstrom

* Game-worn Red Wings helmet worn by Brian Rafalski

* Game-worn gloves worn by Marian Hossa of the Penguins during the Conference Semi Finals, where he scored the over-time winning goal

The Hockey Hall of Fame also announced today the following special activities for summer visitors:

"White Gloves For A Day" contest -- Free pairs of white gloves will be distributed at the Hockey Hall of Fame throughout the summer.  600 pairs will be enclosed with a winning ticket for various prizes.  One  of the lucky winners will win the ultimate prize of living a day in the life of "White Gloves" -- the Hockey Hall of Fame individual who chaperones the biggest trophies to exotic locations and celebrity parties.  The winner will receive VIP treatment as they slip on the white gloves, take centre stage and escort hockey’s treasures to a premiere event.

Tales of the Cup -- Every Wednesday, from 11:30 AM -- 12:15 PM the Official Keeper of the Stanley Cup will share his incredible behind-the-scenes stories and photos.  The Cup Keeper will be on hand to sign "Travels with Stanley" books at the end of each presentation.

Hockey Hall of Fame Source For Sports Shoot Out Contest -- A competition awarding over $45,000 in cash and prizes.  Five qualifying participants will have a chance to shoot for the grand prize of $10,000 at the 2008 Hockey Hall of Fame Source for Sports Legends Classic during Induction Weekend.

Please checkout the Hockey Hall of Fame’s website, www.HHOF.com for full details.