This winter, skate into our newest feature exhibition, HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever, an exploration of the science and history of ice hockey.
HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever takes you on an exciting journey through the evolution of ice hockey, showcasing the remarkable technical advancements and scientific breakthroughs that have shaped the sport over time. From cutting-edge technologies to the physics of play, you’ll leave amazed by the fusion of science and sport.
Highlights include:
- Snap a selfie with a real ice resurfacer and explore displays showcasing the evolution of skates and gear from the 19th and 20th centuries.
- In the hockey 'Science Lab', unleash your inner hockey player through hands-on challenges in a replica rink.
- Step into the locker room, outfitted with jerseys and gear from NHL star players.
- Test your skills and knowledge like true hockey pros with various exciting interactives, measuring your reflexes, slapshot speed, and puck precision
- Pay tribute to the pinnacle of hockey at 'The Stanley Cup®’ touchscreen, where you can get up close to the most coveted trophy in sports history.
See iconic contributions from Albertans to the game of hockey, including:
- Gear used by Alberta-born stars through the decades, including Carla MacLeod, Emerance Maschmeyer, Ryan Smyth, the Sutter brothers, Lanny McDonald, Grant Fuhr, Jarome Iginla, and Matthew Savoie.
- Stories of pioneering Albertans who broke barriers in the league, including Harnarayan Singh, the first Punjabi-language announcer for the NHL, and Luke Prokop, the first openly gay player under contract in the NHL.
- Peek into the lockers of elite athletes like Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Matthew Savoie of the Edmonton Oilers and Jonathan Huberdeau, and Mikael Backlund of the Calgary Flames.
- And only at RAM, get up close and personal with Connor McDavid’s ‘Great Canadian Jersey created by Rogers’ featuring patches from hockey teams across Canada.
Visit HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever at the Royal Alberta Museum from November 26, 2026 – April 18, 2027.
HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever is a traveling exhibition produced and toured internationally by Flying Fish in collaboration with the Montréal Science Centre and supported by the ©NHL and the ©NHLPA.
