A star-studded class is heading to Toronto this fall as the Hockey Hall of Fame welcomes eight new members whose legacies span generations and borders. From record-setting careers on the ice to groundbreaking work behind the bench, this year’s inductees reflect the global reach and deep tradition of the game. The official induction ceremony is set for November 10, 2025, and will honor NHL icons Joe Thornton , Zdeno Chara , Duncan Keith , and Alexander Mogilny , alongside women’s hockey trailblazers Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker , and legendary builders Jack Parker and Daniele Sauvageau.
2025 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees include NHL greats Joe Thornton , Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith, Olympic gold medalists, and historic coaching legendsThe Class of 2025 includes three first-time-eligible NHL legends. Joe Thornton, known for his elite playmaking and longevity, racked up 1,539 points over 1,714 NHL games with the Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Florida Panthers. Thornton, who won the Hart Trophy in 2006 after splitting the season between Boston and San Jose, reacted with typical humility. “Holy doodle, I can't believe that I am receiving this honor,” Thornton said Tuesday after the announcement. “There are so many people I need to thank because I certainly couldn't have done this alone.”
Towering defenseman Zdeno Chara, who played 25 NHL seasons, also enters the Hall on his first try. With 1,680 games played—the most by a defenseman in league history—Chara became a pillar for the Bruins, winning the Norris Trophy in 2009 and hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2011. Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs spoke from Boston, saying, “Zee is a superb human being in so many ways... It’s no surprise he was selected in his first year of eligibility.”
Duncan Keith, another first-ballot Hall of Famer, was a backbone of the Chicago Blackhawks’ dynasty. A three-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Norris winner, Keith also earned Conn Smythe honors in 2015. “It’s been a journey with many ups and downs,” Keith said during a press call. “I was lucky to play on some really good teams with some great players.”
Joining them is Alexander Mogilny, a historic figure who defected from the Soviet Union to become a superstar in the NHL. Mogilny tallied 1,032 points in 990 games and remains one of the most electrifying scorers of his era. “I want to thank both my Russian and NHL teammates for helping me achieve this honor,” he said on Tuesday.
On the international stage, Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker shaped the women’s game through dominance and consistency. Botterill, a three-time Olympic gold medalist for Canada, reflected, “My heart is really full with this honor.” Decker, who helped the U.S. win Olympic gold in 2018, admitted, “I didn’t think I would ever get this call.”
In the Builder category, Jack Parker, the longtime Boston University coach, and Daniele Sauvageau, a pioneering figure in Canadian women’s hockey, round out the class. Speaking from Montreal, Sauvageau said, “They taught me that perseverance, patience and passion are the key builders in life.”
Hockey Hall of Fame 2025 ceremony set to honor the game’s most influential icons in TorontoThe Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on November 10 in Toronto, offering a moment to celebrate the incredible careers that helped shape the past and future of the game. As Ron Francis, Chair of the Selection Committee, said, “Their contributions to the game of hockey are well documented and their election... is richly deserved.” This year’s class is not just a reflection of hockey greatness—it’s a symbol of how far the game has come.
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Duncan Keith is heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame‼️👏
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) June 24, 2025
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2025 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees include NHL greats Joe Thornton , Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith, Olympic gold medalists, and historic coaching legendsThe Class of 2025 includes three first-time-eligible NHL legends. Joe Thornton, known for his elite playmaking and longevity, racked up 1,539 points over 1,714 NHL games with the Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Florida Panthers. Thornton, who won the Hart Trophy in 2006 after splitting the season between Boston and San Jose, reacted with typical humility. “Holy doodle, I can't believe that I am receiving this honor,” Thornton said Tuesday after the announcement. “There are so many people I need to thank because I certainly couldn't have done this alone.”
Welcome to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Alexander Mogilny.#HHOF2025 | #HHOF pic.twitter.com/dGLQ254EXc
— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) June 24, 2025
Towering defenseman Zdeno Chara, who played 25 NHL seasons, also enters the Hall on his first try. With 1,680 games played—the most by a defenseman in league history—Chara became a pillar for the Bruins, winning the Norris Trophy in 2009 and hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2011. Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs spoke from Boston, saying, “Zee is a superb human being in so many ways... It’s no surprise he was selected in his first year of eligibility.”
Duncan Keith, another first-ballot Hall of Famer, was a backbone of the Chicago Blackhawks’ dynasty. A three-time Stanley Cup champion and two-time Norris winner, Keith also earned Conn Smythe honors in 2015. “It’s been a journey with many ups and downs,” Keith said during a press call. “I was lucky to play on some really good teams with some great players.”
Introducing the Class of 2025! 👏 pic.twitter.com/5PZryNZMRh
— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) June 24, 2025
Joining them is Alexander Mogilny, a historic figure who defected from the Soviet Union to become a superstar in the NHL. Mogilny tallied 1,032 points in 990 games and remains one of the most electrifying scorers of his era. “I want to thank both my Russian and NHL teammates for helping me achieve this honor,” he said on Tuesday.
On the international stage, Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker shaped the women’s game through dominance and consistency. Botterill, a three-time Olympic gold medalist for Canada, reflected, “My heart is really full with this honor.” Decker, who helped the U.S. win Olympic gold in 2018, admitted, “I didn’t think I would ever get this call.”
In the Builder category, Jack Parker, the longtime Boston University coach, and Daniele Sauvageau, a pioneering figure in Canadian women’s hockey, round out the class. Speaking from Montreal, Sauvageau said, “They taught me that perseverance, patience and passion are the key builders in life.”
Hockey Hall of Fame 2025 ceremony set to honor the game’s most influential icons in TorontoThe Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on November 10 in Toronto, offering a moment to celebrate the incredible careers that helped shape the past and future of the game. As Ron Francis, Chair of the Selection Committee, said, “Their contributions to the game of hockey are well documented and their election... is richly deserved.” This year’s class is not just a reflection of hockey greatness—it’s a symbol of how far the game has come.
Also Read: Florida Panthers' championship night out racked up a $500K tab — but they didn’t pay a cent
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