The Spirit of Hockey

The Spirit of Hockey is technically the gift-​shop for the Hockey Hall of Fame but you can still enter from the main entrance even if you don’t want to go through the museum (even though you definitely should!)
This store is pretty much exactly as you’d expect: wall-​to-​wall memorabilia of all your favourite NHL teams. While I was mystified at first, it quickly wore off. It kind of became of game of laughing at all the ridiculous things you can stick a logo on (would you like some novelty cups to go with your keychain??)
However, the fact of the matter is that people do buy them so obviously there is a market for these things. I actually saw someone at the airport on his way out of Toronto carrying a giant Washington Capitals «Man Cave» sign that they had purchased at the store. I didn’t exactly walk out empty-​handed either (because who doesn’t need a Harvey the Hound figure to sit on their desk??)
All of that being said, the store is well laid out and staffed by friendly, helpful employees, all of whom are enthusiastic to talk about hockey (or at least good at faking it!)

Great selection of hockey stuff, jerseys and gift stuff. Pricey, but if you want hockey stuff, they have it.
You enter here upon existing the Hockley Hall of Fame, or you can enter from the indoor mall.
Food and drink are just outside if you are exhausted and thirsty.

It is not really fair for me to write a review of The Spirit of Hockey. I do enjoy watching hockey. but really not into buying any memorabilia or some cheap overpriced keepsake just because there is a NHL’s team logo on it.
Anyway, if you have a friend that into that… and he/​she might enjoy something from here…
But if you are from out of town hockey fan visiting, you will be really impressed to see all these hockey related merchandise all under one roof!
Now go spend your money! :)