Yesterday the 2019 hockey Hall of Fame class has finally been decided on and announced. This year’s class features one of the greatest Canadian women’s hockey players, a 2-time time Stanley Cup champion defenseman from Russia, a former Montreal Canadiens great, a Czech player who defected from the other side of the “Iron Curtain”, and two builders who helped build and shape their respective teams. Here at TXHT, we are proud to share with you the 2019 hockey Hall of Fame class which is:
Haley Wickenheiser- the 7th Canadien woman to be inducted into the HHOF & a winner of seven world championships and four Olympic gold-medals
Congratulations on your induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame! #HHOF2019 pic.twitter.com/YEGMP9C3QC
— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) June 25, 2019
Just stepped out of a med school course to the news. A huge honour and dream come true for a little girl from Shaunavon, Sask.. Congrats to Guy,Sergei,Vaclav,Jim and Jerry. Thank you for all the kind words. #HHOF2019 pic.twitter.com/HioA3rt26R
— Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) June 25, 2019
Sergei Zubov- put up 888 career points in the NHL in 1,232 career games as a defenseman. Zubov also on the Stanley Cup twice once for the New York Rangers and on the second time for the Dallas Stars
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— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) June 25, 2019
Guy Carbonneau- a three time Stanley Cup champion, once with the Dallas Stars in 1999 & twice with the Montréal Canadiens in 1986 & 1993. Carbonneau was also a three time Selke trophy winner as the league’s best defensive forward
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— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) June 25, 2019
Vaclav Nedomansky- was the first European player to deflect from the other side of the “Iron Curtain” started in the World Hockey Association and went on to record 278 points in 421 NHL games with the Detroit Red Wings, St Louis Blues, and Rangers. Also helped Czechoslovakia win the silver medal at the 1968 Olympics & win the 1972 World Championships
Congratulations on your induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame! #HHOF2019 pic.twitter.com/KVgxluVAr4
— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) June 25, 2019
Jim Rutherford- known for being the longtime general manager of the Hartford Whalers/Carolina Hurricanes and Pittsburgh Penguins. Rutherford went on to win the Stanley Cup Championships As a general manager in 2006, 2016, & 2017
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— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) June 25, 2019
Jerry York- known for coaching college hockey programs such as Bowling Green and Boston College to five national titles and currently has the most wins of any active NCAA Division I men’s hockey coach.
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— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) June 25, 2019
Congrats to the class of 2019… very well deserved class of all time greats!