<p>The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2025 on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Duncan Keith, Joe Thornton, and Zdeno Chara are three former NHL stars inducted in their first years of eligibility. Alex Mogilny, meanwhile, finally got the call after many years of being passed over.</p>
<p>Also in this year&#8217;s Hall of Fame class are Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker, two legends in women&#8217;s hockey, while coaches Jack Parker and Danielle Sauvageau were selected as builders.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Introducing the Class of 2025! 👏 <a href="https://t.co/5PZryNZMRh">pic.twitter.com/5PZryNZMRh</a></p>
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<h2>Male Players</h2>
<p><strong>Duncan Keith: </strong>The only <a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/duncan-keith-trade-worked-perfectly-for-edmonton">former Oiler</a> in this year&#8217;s Hall of Fame Class, Duncan Keith came to Edmonton after winning three Stanley Cups (2010, 2013, 2015) and two Norris Trophies (2010, 2014) with the Chicago Blackhawks. Known for his elite skating, stamina, and hockey sense, Keith played over 1,250 NHL games and routinely logged 25+ minutes per night, often against top competition. His impact extended internationally as well, helping Canada win two Olympic gold medals (2010, 2014). Keith also captured the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2015 as playoff MVP, highlighted by a game-winning goal in the Cup-clinching game.</p>
<p><strong>Zdeno Chara: </strong>Listed at 6-foot-9, the tallest player in league history redefined what a dominant NHL defenseman could look like, both literally and figuratively. Over 24 NHL seasons, Chara played 1,680 games and became a cornerstone of the Boston Bruins franchise. He captained the Bruins to a Stanley Cup in 2011, their first since 1972, and earned the Norris Trophy in 2009 as the league’s top defenseman. Chara was a quiet but powerful presence, fluent in multiple languages, and widely respected by teammates and opponents alike. He represented Slovakia internationally in multiple tournaments, helping elevate hockey in his home country.</p>
<p><strong>Joe Thornton: </strong>Selected with the first-overall pick by the Boston Bruins in the 1997 draft, Jumbo Joe was one of the best play-makers of all-time, finishing his career seventh in NHL history with 1,109 assists in 1,714 games. Though Thornton never won the Stanley Cup, he won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and two World Cup of Hockey gold medals. Thornton won the Hart Trophy in 2005-06 after scoring a league-leading 125 points in 81 games.</p>
<p><strong>Alexander Mogilny: </strong>Why it took Mogilny this long to get into the HHoF is a mystery. He was the first Russian player to defect to the NHL and scored 473 goals and 1,032 points over 990 regular-season games. Mogliny scored 76 goals for the Buffalo Sabres in 1992-93, won the Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils in 1990-00, and was awarded the Lady Byng Trophy in 2002-03. He was eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame for 16 years before finally being inducted as part of the 2025 class.</p>
<h2>Female Players</h2>
<p><strong>Jennifer Botterill: </strong>A three-time Olympic gold medalist (2002, 2006, 2010) and five-time IIHF World Champion, Botterill was a cornerstone of Canada’s dominance in international women’s hockey in the 2000s. Before her international stardom, Botterill made history in the NCAA at Harvard, where she won the Patty Kazmaier Award as the top player in women’s college hockey and remains one of the program’s all-time scoring leaders.</p>
<p><strong>Brianna Decker: </strong>A key part of Team USA’s strong results on the international stage, Decker won six IIHF World Championship gold medals and an Olympic gold in 2018, alongside silvers in 2014 and 2022. Known for her vision, creativity, and defensive reliability, Decker was the engine of the U.S. power play and a constant offensive threat. She earned accolades at every level, including NCAA success at Wisconsin, where she won the Patty Kazmaier Award in 2012.</p>
<h2>Builders</h2>
<p><strong>Jack Parker: </strong>Among the most iconic figures in American college hockey history, Parker built a legacy defined by excellence, longevity, and mentorship. As the head coach of Boston University for four decades (1973-2013), Parker amassed 897 career wins, the third-most in NCAA history at the time of his retirement, and led BU to three national championships (1978, 1995, 2009).</p>
<p><strong>Danielle Sauvageau: </strong>A former police officer and RCMP tactical advisor, Sauvageau has been one of the most transformative figures in the growth of women’s hockey in Canada. Sauvageau was the head coach of the Canadian women’s national team that won gold at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, the country&#8217;s first Olympic gold in women’s hockey, and she led Canada to several world championships.</p>

The Hockey Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2025 on Tuesday.

Duncan Keith, Joe Thornton, and Zdeno Chara are three former NHL stars inducted in their first years of eligibility. Alex Mogilny, meanwhile, finally got the call after many years of being passed over.

Also in this year's Hall of Fame class are Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker, two legends in women's hockey, while coaches Jack Parker and Danielle Sauvageau were selected as builders.



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<h2>Male Players</h2>
<strong>Duncan Keith: </strong>The only <a href="https://oilersnation.com/news/duncan-keith-trade-worked-perfectly-for-edmonton">former Oiler</a> in this year's Hall of Fame Class, Duncan Keith came to Edmonton after winning three Stanley Cups (2010, 2013, 2015) and two Norris Trophies (2010, 2014) with the Chicago Blackhawks. Known for his elite skating, stamina, and hockey sense, Keith played over 1,250 NHL games and routinely logged 25+ minutes per night, often against top competition. His impact extended internationally as well, helping Canada win two Olympic gold medals (2010, 2014). Keith also captured the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2015 as playoff MVP, highlighted by a game-winning goal in the Cup-clinching game.

<strong>Zdeno Chara: </strong>Listed at 6-foot-9, the tallest player in league history redefined what a dominant NHL defenseman could look like, both literally and figuratively. Over 24 NHL seasons, Chara played 1,680 games and became a cornerstone of the Boston Bruins franchise. He captained the Bruins to a Stanley Cup in 2011, their first since 1972, and earned the Norris Trophy in 2009 as the league’s top defenseman. Chara was a quiet but powerful presence, fluent in multiple languages, and widely respected by teammates and opponents alike. He represented Slovakia internationally in multiple tournaments, helping elevate hockey in his home country.

<strong>Joe Thornton: </strong>Selected with the first-overall pick by the Boston Bruins in the 1997 draft, Jumbo Joe was one of the best play-makers of all-time, finishing his career seventh in NHL history with 1,109 assists in 1,714 games. Though Thornton never won the Stanley Cup, he won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and two World Cup of Hockey gold medals. Thornton won the Hart Trophy in 2005-06 after scoring a league-leading 125 points in 81 games.

<strong>Alexander Mogilny: </strong>Why it took Mogilny this long to get into the HHoF is a mystery. He was the first Russian player to defect to the NHL and scored 473 goals and 1,032 points over 990 regular-season games. Mogliny scored 76 goals for the Buffalo Sabres in 1992-93, won the Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils in 1990-00, and was awarded the Lady Byng Trophy in 2002-03. He was eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame for 16 years before finally being inducted as part of the 2025 class.
<h2>Female Players</h2>
<strong>Jennifer Botterill: </strong>A three-time Olympic gold medalist (2002, 2006, 2010) and five-time IIHF World Champion, Botterill was a cornerstone of Canada’s dominance in international women’s hockey in the 2000s. Before her international stardom, Botterill made history in the NCAA at Harvard, where she won the Patty Kazmaier Award as the top player in women’s college hockey and remains one of the program’s all-time scoring leaders.

<strong>Brianna Decker: </strong>A key part of Team USA’s strong results on the international stage, Decker won six IIHF World Championship gold medals and an Olympic gold in 2018, alongside silvers in 2014 and 2022. Known for her vision, creativity, and defensive reliability, Decker was the engine of the U.S. power play and a constant offensive threat. She earned accolades at every level, including NCAA success at Wisconsin, where she won the Patty Kazmaier Award in 2012.
<h2>Builders</h2>
<strong>Jack Parker: </strong>Among the most iconic figures in American college hockey history, Parker built a legacy defined by excellence, longevity, and mentorship. As the head coach of Boston University for four decades (1973-2013), Parker amassed 897 career wins, the third-most in NCAA history at the time of his retirement, and led BU to three national championships (1978, 1995, 2009).

<strong>Danielle Sauvageau: </strong>A former police officer and RCMP tactical advisor, Sauvageau has been one of the most transformative figures in the growth of women’s hockey in Canada. Sauvageau was the head coach of the Canadian women’s national team that won gold at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, the country's first Olympic gold in women’s hockey, and she led Canada to several world championships.

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