Will anyone outside of Minnesota notice or care?

The US Hockey Hall of Fame Closes

EVELETH, Minn. - The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, a shrine for stars from all levels of American hockey the past three decades, has closed its doors.

The hall may move to the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul or the Mall of America in Bloomington, although no decision has been made, officials said. The hall’s closure was announced Friday.

Many college, Olympic and pro hockey greats have come from Eveleth, including John Mayasich, Willard Ikola and John Mariucci. A giant hockey stick stands downtown and police cars display the Hall of Fame logo.

The museum, which attracts about 10,000 visitors a year, has struggled since opening in 1972. It costs about $11,000 a month to keep it operating, said executive director Tom Sersha.

Did any of you know one existed? There is another HOF in Toronto.

Who was the bright fellow who put this thing in Eveleth Minnesota? Eveleth is one hour from Duluth and three from Minneapolis. Did they really think people would flock there? Sounds like someone seriously in need of medication to me.(Time for sarcastic laughter)

A move to the MSP metro area looks like a good idea. Then remember Hockey isn't baseball in the US. Then is a mall the best place to put a sport's major shrine? Be consistent TFM you'll say, financially it would be best. I just don't know about the esthetics.

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