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Overview of The Esso Great Hall, where every inductee gets displayed, along with encased individual awards handed out annually to players and executives at the #NHLAwards.

The hands that unified 🇨🇦 on February 28, 2010. Where were you once the #goldengoal was scored by Sidney Crosby?

I was in the middle of a dress rehearsal for a production of Comrades. Although the director never let us watch any of that 🥇 game in regulation, we were given a break to watch overtime. Once the puck slid past Miller, it was back to work.

It was then, and there, I realized I would never work on a Sunday, unless it was related to 🏒. There was never a better celebration, than our border city of Windsor, filled with all kinds of @hockeycanada and @usahockey fans.

There is another story you should know about how these gloves ended up at #HHOF. Do you know it already? Otherwise I'll share details once we run into each other next time.

My 'Cousin' Vinny comes through annually. Whenever he does, I am regaled with tales, of his visits to four #StanleyCup parades, along with endless praise for the '90s #RedWings.

Truly, though, it is the best destination to entertain and inform fans. It was my favourite part, where I could bring friends and relatives to witness rare and exclusive displays.

Plus everyone had a must-hear story, along with anecdotes that have never aired on mainstream media.

Another favourite time of year, was anytime the recent #StanleyCup champions loan or donate memorabilia from their historic victories.

This was set up after I left, but to see @vegasgoldenknights' first championship recognized so greatly, was truly impressive upon my return as a guest.

Used to begin my shift with a fist bump to Gordie, for a really good day ahead.

I'm not superstitious, but I am a little stitious. Something about connection with a six-time regular season #MVP made such days go far better.

For the 50th Anniversary of that epic #SummitSeries, the Hall received unique and previously unseen artifacts, including this Matryoshka doll gifted from the Soviet Union to Canada.

It was their attempt for goodwill, amongst growing tensions at the height of the Cold War.

A by @ankskumar

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a month ago

I don't wanna relive - I just wanna remember!

Rascal, aka Tuukka Rascal; This guy's an instant mood changer.

25 years and counting; And, all I can say is... Thanks for dinner @ericarumbolt @harperslanding

Excited to visit PJ; So, we pulled a bottle out from the refrigerator for celebration. Slipped, and... Woops. Somehow, artistic, anyway.

Been a while since I visited @barsoho.pc, so I'm unsure if this sign exists there anymore. Nonetheless, #Titanic, still the most-near perfect film I have watched.

Six years, spent very well in #Toronto. From the concerts I went, the restaurants I enjoyed, the events I hosted or attended - nowhere else was I luckier to evolve, grow, and metamorphosize altogether.

Perhaps, the second, or third, last time I'll post about us, 'cause I just can't move ahead from the betrayal, that stems from irresponsibility, of never having a will organized, despite my warnings for several years, of its necessity.

If only she was brilliant enough to foresee how many lives would be impacted, besides my own; Sometimes, I am not that angry about it, because ironically she knew that no matter how many disadvantages she brought upon our best selves, I'd always prevail. Always.

Of all places, I found this setup at the Hindu Heritage Centre, in #Mississauga.

I showed up for the Shaanti Paath, on behalf of my late Mom. Before I walked inside, I prayed for a sign to point me in the right direction again, because I had no idea what to ask from life, to continue in a better way after such an unexpected chapter.

I have cared for several felines in the past half-decade, much to the satisfaction of my friends and relatives.

The second time I had oysters. Fabulous presentation of this great arrangement. Can't recall from where lol I have eaten at far too many of these restaurants by now.

Another step towards an epic art piece @frameitonbloor. I'm near certain you have enjoyed one, or some, of these artists.

A friendly visit from Canada's favourite Ohioan @adamjwk, guitarist with @gatlin_official. Always glad to hear from this guy, whenever possible 🤘🏽

Somehow this creature arrived within our subdivision. Whether deer, or guine by @ankskumar

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2 months ago

"Last chance at a fresh start..."

The finest collaboration @nixon 🤝 @independenttrucks

Took apart Nirvana's "With the Lights Out" - Four discs full of B-sides, demos, and rarities, along with previously unseen photos. Trusted @brandonkennedy.art @k.m.e.w @frameitonbloor to preserve a band that was my gateway into popular culture; And, they nailed it, of course.

More voice than face on your 📺, but here's a glimpse into how it looks on the other side of your screens @yourtvhalton

#NHL returns in one month.

From a while ago, but a classic shot of ourselves; last selfie before we returned from 🇯🇲

So many choices, but @unclesamsbbq was the best at the Toronto Ribfest!

Feeling This.

If @keithhbrown wasn't a magician, he'd be an elite billiards prospect instead; No one else made us better shooters than the world famous @james.k.avey.

Nowadays, it's more suits than jerseys for myself, but this was the third-last time I attended @scotiabankarena as a fan.

Each of these three teams will finish with 100+ points. That's my first 🔥 take, prior to the 2026-27 regular season.

"Self-Explanatory; I mean, really, how much can you say about donuts?"

Spilled my entire 💿 collection, to begin my biggest custom art project @frameitonbloor

Sometimes, if I'm gone into a mindset unbound from all else, I just recite the first verse and chorus of "Turtles All the Way Down" to myself:

I have lived every day of my life
Thinking, only, of what I should think
Then, I read back, on everything that I have written,
On how I lived my life

And, in the process of doing so,
I have to start at the chance, to feel alive,
Just to stay an observer, of an impartial observer...

Here I go again, I'm chasing my tail around the sun -
Standing beneath a tortoise,
under an elephant, under the world;
The gravity of the battle
means nothing to me at peace -
I can't believe I thought my thoughts meant anything

When we think we've reached the end
We're only back where we begin
When we think we've reached the end
We're only back where we begin
Superman, Superman, Superman...

Besides 🎸 or 🏒, this has become an instant passion and talent I realized much later than usual.

Summer by @ankskumar

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2 months ago

#StanleyCup Championship Rings, 2016 - 2023.

Annually, the winning team donates one ring to the #hockeyhalloffame, to enshrine within Lord Stanley's Vault at The Great Hall.

Close ups, to illuminate these creative and luxurious designs of recent winners, with minimal after-effects from recent upgrades on the #pixel8pro.

#nhl #hhof taken in Hockey Hall of Fame by @ankskumar

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9 months ago

"Famous Last Words" by @mychemicalromance!

Ever since their live performance of The Black Parade for its 20th Anniversary, I have felt so inspired to learn this song.

Tried to balance the audio of the track with the sound of the bass guitar; Friendliest suggestion is to listen with ear buds or headphones, for the best quality in sound performance.

#mcr #famouslastwords #theblackparade #bass #toronto taken in Toronto, Ontario by @ankskumar

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9 months ago

Setlist retrieved on June 5, 2024, after @themenzingers finished their first show on the 'Some of It Was True' 2024 Tour @fetemusic.

Two months later, the gentlemen personalized it prior to their set, in Buffalo; One month after that experience, I found a sticker with the band's name @cjamfm.

Some time later, the crew @frameitonbloor organized everything onto a black and yellow double-matte, conserved within a metallic silver frame and scratch-resistant Artglass AR99 @artglass_by_groglass

From the #memorabilia I have, this one is my favourite 'cause of the lengths my imagination took me to complete it.

#themenzingers #providence #fetemusichall #toronto taken in Toronto, Ontario by @ankskumar

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9 months ago

Thanks @nathaneire for all of this ink, to commemorate significant achievements in 🇨🇦; He's the same artist I revisit @pearlharborgiftshop once another fun idea pops into my head 🏒 🥍 🎙️

#hockey #lacrosse #broadcasting #tattoos #toronto taken in Toronto, Ontario by @ankskumar

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9 months ago

Stoked about the Creme Brulée French Toast, with a side of Prosecco, whilst in a t-shirt reppin' the best album ever

#brunch #thrice #theartistintheambulance #joni #toronto taken in Joni Restaurant by @ankskumar

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9 months ago

Visited @horse_spirit_connections a while ago, 'cause the presence of equine during a chapter of grief and uncertainty renewed energies within myself.

In the company of a noble and peaceful horse just set me on a path meant for better things - the kind of recovery unfound elsewhere in my life, except within the space of Red Man 🐎.

#equinetherapy #horsespirit #yearofthehorse #tottenham #canada taken in Horse Spirit Connections by @ankskumar

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10 months ago

This Queen is worth every moment of #celebration.

People always told me #relationships are hard work; But, whenever it comes to #Gagandeep - my googli boogli, my precious bubu bear - it has never felt like that whatsoever.

She's the one who taught me, that, life without #love isn't life at all; Plus, much else, that evolved me into a man I never imagined.

Truly a #selfless woman, who always considers everyone else ahead of herself; She has pulled me out from darkness, and back into the light - Always courageous, never intimidated, with a strong presence wherever she arrives.

#christmas in #montegobay, target practice in #deerlake, #game1 of the #nll semifinals, or #concerts in our hometown... It is always a blast, to roll up with this beauty anywhere.

So glad she doesn't have #Instagram, 'cause there's no way she'll ever find out I did anything like this to illuminate her discreet self. I'm so glad I have trustworthy friends and relatives that won't reveal how I really feel about her 😉

#happybirthday #summer2025 #vacation #bahamas #jamaica #jamaïque #negril #rickscafe #dancefloor #homecooking #theweeknd #mexicocity #stjohns #nfld #relationshipgoals #travelpartners #toronto #canada by @ankskumar

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10 months ago

I have always wanted to share this picture, once I was in a better place within #life.

The first one taken of me, after I moved here; Refreshed, focused, inspired... and movin' ahead, like I've always said.

📸 @peter_andrew_lusztyk

#selfreflection #candid #blackandwhite #kumar #peterandrew #peterandrewlusztyk #toronto #canada by @ankskumar

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10 months ago

Two years in the best city (so far...)

Grateful to everyone in these uploads, to shape a life that continues in the best of ways; Every morning, I awake at the best address, in the best city, and each of these people contributed sincerely to a journey, that has allowed me such a great life in several ways.

Of course there are far many others to acknowledge, but Meta's limit of 20 pictures had me choose as wisely as possible. Much else to share, eventually; But, for now, some glimpses into these great people - some of whom I hope to reconnect with someday, soon.

#toronto #friends #family #newchapter #twoyearslater #downtowntoronto #homestudio #distillerydistrict #corktown #leslieville #leafsforever #theblackparade #blink182 #thewritersroom #canada taken in Toronto, Ontario by @ankskumar

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