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Ottawa Senators Collecting Items for 25th Anniversary

By Ian Smith |
Apr 9, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Ottawa Senators center Zack Smith (15) is congratulated by center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) and right wing Bobby Ryan (6) after scoring a goal during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Ottawa Senators center Zack Smith (15) is congratulated by center Jean-Gabriel Pageau (44) and right wing Bobby Ryan (6) after scoring a goal during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

The Ottawa Senators are celebrating 25 seasons in the NHL, at least in their current incarnation.

The original Ottawa Senators were a founding NHL franchise, and participated in the first game in NHL history.

The team moved to St. Louis and became the Eagles in 1934, but financial difficulties forced the team to fold after being bought by the league.

The players on the roster were dispersed to other teams around the league. Ottawa would have to wait over half a century for another hockey team.

In celebration of the 25 years since an NHL franchise returned to Ottawa, the team is collecting hockey mementos.

Some of these items are rare hockey artifacts from decades past, such as old sticks and equipment, and also memorabilia directly connected to the Senators.

Posters and sweatshirts from the “Bring Back the Senators” campaign are filling what’s sure to be a fantastic exhibit.

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The items are set to be on display at the Canadian Museum of History in a special section devoted to the Senators.

The Canadian Tire Centre will house the exhibit during the calendar year of 2017, where fans of not only the Senators, but hockey in general can come experience the rich history of the franchise and sport.

2017 is a very significant year for Canada. It is celebrating its 150th anniversary, and given the fact that hockey is truly Canada’s game, the celebration would be incomplete without important relics of the game.

2017 also represents the 100th anniversary of the NHL. It’s going to be a gigantic celebration for a multitude of reasons.

Add Ottawa’s role as the Canadian capital to the equation, and the city is going to have a huge 2017 commemoration.

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The Senators are turning 25. The NHL is turning 100. Canada is turning 150. It couldn’t have happened any more perfectly.

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