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The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025, with longtime NHL stars Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton among the new inductees.
Chara, Duncan Keith , and Thornton were all eligible for the first time, meeting Hockey Hall of Fame rules that require a candidate to have not played a single professional or international hockey game for three full seasons. The trio are joined by another former NHL star who got the nod: 2000 Stanley Cup winner Alexander Mogilny.
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From the world of women's hockey, Canadian three-time Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Botterill and U.S. gold medalist Brianna Decker will join them in the Hockey Hall of Fame, which is located in Toronto . Botterill and Decker take the total number of women's players in the Hall of Fame up to 12, with the first inductees only being named in 2010.
Here is what to know about the Hockey Hall of Fame's 2025 inductees:
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Hockey Hall of Fame: Who was inducted in Class of 2025?
The 2025 inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame include four men's players: Zdeno Chara , Duncan Keith, Alexander Mogilny, and Joe Thornton . Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker are the two women inducted in this year's class, with Hall of Fame rules stipulating that a maximum of four men's players and two women's players can get the honor in a given year.
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There are also two more entrants from the Builders category, with Jack Parker and Daniele Sauvageau honored for their contributions to the sport.
Zdeno Chara: Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman's stats, career
Zdeno Chara's 24-season NHL career included 14 seasons with the Boston Bruins , where he served as captain for his entire run with the team. Here is where he spent his time in the league:
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New York Islanders (1997-2001, 2021-22)
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Ottawa Senators (2001-06)
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Boston Bruins (2006-2020)
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Washington Capitals (2020-21)
Honors:
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Stanley Cup champion: 2010-11 (Boston Bruins)
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Eastern Conference champion: 2010-11, 2012-13, 2018-19 (all with Boston Bruins)
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Norris Trophy winner: 2008-09 (Boston Bruins)
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All-time NHL leader in games played by a defenseman with 1,680
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Six-time NHL All-Star (2002-03, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12)
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Tallest NHL player ever (Chara stands at 6-foot-9)
Stats:
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Games played: 1,680 (200 more playoff games)
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Regular season: 680 points (209 goals, 471 assists)
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Playoffs: 70 points (18 goals, 52 assists)
Joe Thornton: Hockey Hall of Fame center's stats, career
Joe Thornton's NHL career was also 24 seasons long, the majority of which were spent in a San Jose Sharks sweater. Here are the teams he played for across those years:
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Boston Bruins (1997-2005)
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San Jose Sharks (2005-2020)
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Toronto Maple Leafs (2020-21)
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Florida Panthers (2021-22)
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Olympic gold medalist: 2010 (Canada)
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World Cup of Hockey gold medal: 2004, 2016 (Canada)
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Hart Trophy winner: 2005-06 (Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks)
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Art Ross Trophy winner: 2005-06 (Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks)
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Only player to ever change teams during a season and win the Hart Memorial and Art Ross trophies
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Six-time NHL All-Star (2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09)
Stats:
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Games played: 1,714 (sixth all-time) (187 more playoff games)
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Regular season: 1,539 points (430 goals, 1,109 assists)
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Playoffs: 134 points (32 goals, 102 assists)
Duncan Keith: Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman's stats, career
Duncan Keith had a 17-season NHL career, 16 of which were spent as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks before he concluded his run in pro hockey with the Edmonton Oilers :
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Chicago Blackhawks (2005-2021)
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Edmonton Oilers (2021-22)
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Three-time Stanley Cup champion: 2009-10, 2012-13, 2014-15 (all Chicago Blackhawks)
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist: 2010, 2014 (both Canada)
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Two-time Norris Trophy winner: 2009-10, 2013-14 (both Chicago Blackhawks)
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Four-time NHL All-Star (2007-08, 2010-11, 2014-15, 2016-17)
Stats:
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Games played: 1,256 (151 more playoff games)
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Regular season: 646 points (106 goals, 540 assists)
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Playoffs: 91 points (19 goals, 72 assists)
Alexander Mogilny: Hockey Hall of Fame forward's stats, career
Alexander Mogilny spent three seasons playing in the Soviet Championship League before coming to the NHL, becoming the first Soviet star to defect in the process. He played 17 seasons for the following teams:
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Buffalo Sabres (1989-1995)
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Vancouver Canucks (1995-2000)
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New Jersey Devils (2000-01, 2005-06)
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Toronto Maple Leafs (2001-04)
Honors:
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Stanley Cup champion: 1999-2000 ( New Jersey Devils )
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Olympic gold medalist: 1988 (Soviet Union)
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Lady Byng Trophy winner: 2002-03 (Toronto Maple Leafs)
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Six-time NHL All-Star (1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 2000-01, 2002-03)
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One of 30 players ever to be a part of the "Triple Gold Club," for winning a Stanley Cup, Olympic gold medal, and World Championship gold medal
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Games played: 990
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Regular season: 1,032 points (473 goals, 559 assists)
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Playoffs: 86 points (39 goals, 47 assists)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Hockey Hall of Fame 2025: Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton highlight class
