Gordie Howe is home.
The hockey legend's ashes were laid to rest at the base of a statue erected in his honor outside the SaskTel Centre - home of the WHL's Blades - on Sunday.
Resting the ashes of #stanleycup champion Gordie and Colleen Howe in Saskatoon by his statue #MrHockey @HockeyHallFame @NHL @BladesHockey pic.twitter.com/XE3nvov3Ft
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) September 25, 2016
It was Howe's dying wish to have his ashes, along with wife Colleen's, in his hometown.
The ceremony was attended by the entire Howe family.
It was a family affair in Saskatoon. All the Howes in attendance to bring #stanleycup champion Gordie and Colleen home @NHL @HockeyHallFame pic.twitter.com/E1a3k4wMy4
— Philip Pritchard (@keeperofthecup) September 25, 2016
Sunday was dubbed 'Thank You Mr. Hockey Day' and also included a visit to Howe's childhood home and school, followed by a a special pregame ceremony at the Blades' home opener.
Howe passed away on June 10 at age 88.
