On Saturday, February 18th 2012, the Town of Halton Hills is proud to host the Paul Henderson Jersey Tour.
With the Cold War as the backdrop, the Summit Series garnered attention worldwide. What began as a political exhibition between Canada and Soviet Union became a war on ice and one for our country’s greatest and most dramatic tests in sports history. Relive the spirit, courage and great Canadian pride felt back in 1972 when this FREE traveling tribute comes to the Town of Halton Hills on Saturday, February 18th 2012.
Saturday, February 18th Agenda (subject to change)
11:00am-5:00 pm Paul Henderson Display is open
Paul Henderson will be on site from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Paul is dropping the puck at a minor hockey playoff game on Pad A, Mold Masters SportsPlex
2:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Paul will be in the trailer. Please Note: Visitors are most welcome to take photos with Paul but he does not sign autographs.
The Journey of the jersey: From 1972 to 2010
Paul Henderson gave the jersey to Team Canada trainer Joe Sgro shortly after the series. It was later sold to a Canadian collector, who then sold it to an unidentified America collector. In June 2010, the jersey resurfaced on the auction block and was purchased by Canadian own Mitchell Goldhar. Touted as the most significant piece of hockey memorabilia ever sold, the jersey has finally returned to its rightful home in Canada.
For more information, please visit the Paul Henderson Jersey Tour at: http://www.hendersonjerseytour.com and the Halton Hills Sports Museum tp://www.hhsm.ca.
For information or if you would like to volunteer at the event, contact Frank Prospero Recreation Supervisor of Community Development at 905-873-2601 ext. 2262 or frankp@haltonhills.ca
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