Glenn Anderson, a six-time Stanley Cup champion who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League, was touring Nova Scotia this week as part of his NHL All Stars event. Anderson arrived in Nova Scotia Dec. 8.
Glenn Anderson NHL All-Stars games were held in Lunenburg, Yarmouth and Kingston before members stopped by Windsor Dec. 12. Tonight, they will be hosting a kitchen party in Dartmouth at 8 p.m. at the Ship Victory. The cost is $20. Canadian country singer Aaron Pritchett, who has been playing hockey with the guys, will be performing. On Saturday, they will travel to Chester for another charity hockey game.
“I’ve been interested in hockey forever – since I was a little boy growing up. It's just great to see the history of it,” said Anderson after having a chance to tour the Windsor Hockey Heritage Museum and to visit Long Pond, often referred to as the Cradle of Hockey
Anderson said it's important for people to be aware of hockey's history, and hopes more people will take the opportunity to visit the local museum.
“I wish more people would be aware of where it started and where it came from. Hopefully they can do some documentaries or have more kids come through here so that they learn more about the sport, about the heritage of the game,” he said.
Among those joining him in Windsor were former NHLers Doug Bodger, Greg Adams, Cliff Ronning, Darryl Shannon, and Dave McLlwain, as well as singer Pritchett.
David Hunter, the president of the Windsor Hockey Heritage Society, said it was a real coup to attract such legendary athletes to town for a visit.
“It shows their interest with Windsor being the Birthplace of Hockey and it's a big shot in the arm for us to have them here,” said Hunter, who had the professionals autograph some memorabilia before they hit the road.
“They enjoyed the museum. We had to twist their arms to get them out of the museum. It was just a great day.”
Although it was Anderson's first time visiting Long Pond, he said he hopes to return one day soon to lace up and play on the frozen ice surface. He said he's hoping to be able to make it out to the Long Pond Heritage Classic in February.
Glenn Anderson, a six-time Stanley Cup champion who played 16 seasons in the National Hockey League, was touring Nova Scotia this week as part of his NHL All Stars event. Anderson arrived in Nova Scotia Dec. 8.
Glenn Anderson NHL All-Stars games were held in Lunenburg, Yarmouth and Kingston before members stopped by Windsor Dec. 12. Tonight, they will be hosting a kitchen party in Dartmouth at 8 p.m. at the Ship Victory. The cost is $20. Canadian country singer Aaron Pritchett, who has been playing hockey with the guys, will be performing. On Saturday, they will travel to Chester for another charity hockey game.
“I’ve been interested in hockey forever – since I was a little boy growing up. It's just great to see the history of it,” said Anderson after having a chance to tour the Windsor Hockey Heritage Museum and to visit Long Pond, often referred to as the Cradle of Hockey
Anderson said it's important for people to be aware of hockey's history, and hopes more people will take the opportunity to visit the local museum.
“I wish more people would be aware of where it started and where it came from. Hopefully they can do some documentaries or have more kids come through here so that they learn more about the sport, about the heritage of the game,” he said.
Among those joining him in Windsor were former NHLers Doug Bodger, Greg Adams, Cliff Ronning, Darryl Shannon, and Dave McLlwain, as well as singer Pritchett.
David Hunter, the president of the Windsor Hockey Heritage Society, said it was a real coup to attract such legendary athletes to town for a visit.
“It shows their interest with Windsor being the Birthplace of Hockey and it's a big shot in the arm for us to have them here,” said Hunter, who had the professionals autograph some memorabilia before they hit the road.
“They enjoyed the museum. We had to twist their arms to get them out of the museum. It was just a great day.”
Although it was Anderson's first time visiting Long Pond, he said he hopes to return one day soon to lace up and play on the frozen ice surface. He said he's hoping to be able to make it out to the Long Pond Heritage Classic in February.
