Hockey Hall of Fame announces 2024 inductees

TORONTO – Mike Gartner, Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee, announced today that seven individuals have been elected Honored Members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, in the Player and Builder categories. The vote took place today at the selection committee’s annual meeting in Toronto.

“The Hockey Hall of Fame is proud to welcome these hockey legends as honored members,” Gartner said. “Their contributions to hockey are well documented and their election to the Hockey Hall of Fame is well deserved. »

In the Manufacturer category, two people were elected.

Hockey was Colin Campbellover the past 52 years: as a player, coach and, for the past 25 years, as the NHL’s Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations, Officiating and Central Scouting. Raised in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Colin has been involved in every facet of the game, including winning the Stanley Cup in 1994 as an associate coach of the New York Rangers.

After his playing career, David Poilé began his journey as an NHL executive with the Atlanta Flames in 1972. He moved with the Flames to Calgary for two seasons before being named general manager of the Washington Capitals in 1982, a position he occupied for 15 seasons. In 1997, David moved to Nashville as general manager, a position he held until 2023. A member of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, he is also the winningest and longest-serving general manager in the history of the NHL.

“I’m happy for my family and the life I’ve been able to live through hockey,” Poile said. “Thank you to the selection committee for this tremendous honor. »

In the Player category, five people were elected.

Originally from Saint Paul, Minnesota, Natalie Darwitz played for Eagan HS before joining the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in 2002. She led the Gophers to a national championship against Harvard in 2005, scoring the game-winning goal. On the international stage, she played for the United States at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 Olympic Games. Natalie also represented her country at eight world championships, winning the best striker award in 2008.

Pavel Datsyuk was born in Sverdlovsk, Russia on July 20, 1978. After first playing in Russia, he joined the Detroit Red Wings in 2001 and played 14 seasons in the NHL, scoring 314 goals and 604 assists decisive in 953 matches. A four-time Lady Byng Trophy winner, he also won the Stanley Cup with Detroit in 2002 and 2008. On the international stage, Pavel played for Russia at the 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 Olympic Games (where he was captain of team) and 2018. He won Olympic gold in 2018 and bronze in 2002.

“I’ve been lucky in my hockey life so far,” Datsyuk said. “I want to thank everyone who has helped me along my journey.”

Jeremy Roenick was born in Boston, MA, and moved from Thayer Academy to the QMJHL’s Hull Olympics. In 1988, he made the jump to the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he played eight seasons before joining the Phoenix Coyotes. During his 20 seasons in the NHL, he played for five different teams. On the international stage, he represented the United States on numerous occasions, winning a silver medal at the 2002 Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. Jeremy finished his career as the second-leading American scorer in NHL history. By the time he retired in 2008-09, Jeremy was the third-leading American scorer in NHL history (behind Mike Modano and Keith Tkachuk).

“I’m so happy, I can’t thank everyone enough who contributed to this honor,” Roenick said. “I’m at a loss for words and I’m never at a loss for words. Overcoming this final hurdle in hockey means so much to me.

Born in Sicamous, British Columbia, Shea Weber played for the Kelowna Rockets in the WHL, winning the Memorial Cup in 2004. After his junior career, he turned professional with the Nashville Predators in 2006 and was team captain for six seasons. On the international stage, he won gold with Canada at the 2010 and 2014 Olympic Games. Overall, Shea is a member of one of the most select clubs in hockey, winning the Hockey League twice the West, a Memorial Cup, the World Juniors, the World Championships and the Olympic Games.

Krissy Wendell-Pohl was born in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and led Park Center High School to a state high school championship in 2000. Our second Golden Gopher Inductee, she became the first Minnesota and WCHA member to win the Patty Kazmaier Award in 2005. Internationally, she played for Team USA from 1999 to 2007 – 147 total games, including 106 goals, six IIHF World Championships, including 2005 where she was MVP at the USA’s first ever gold medal. Krissy represented the United States at the 2002 and 2006 Olympic Games, serving as captain in 2006.

THE 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration is scheduled for Monday, November 11 in Toronto (preceded by the traditional “Induction Weekend” series of events beginning Friday, November 8, including the annual “Hockey Hall of Fame Game” hosted by the Maples Toronto Leafs and Sunday’s “Hyundai Hockey” Hall of Fame Legends Classic with honorees Jayna Hefford and Eric Lindros as captains. Stay tuned for additional announcements in the coming weeks that will be released via HHOF.com and other HHOF social media platforms. http://www.hhof.com.

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The Hockey Hall of Fame (“HHOF”) was established in 1943 to honor and commemorate individuals who have brought special distinction to the game of hockey and those who have made outstanding contributions to the development and advancement of hockey throughout the world. the world, and to collect, research, preserve, exhibit and promote objects, images and other historical materials related to the game at all levels. As a non-profit corporation and registered charity, HHOF owns and operates a museum and entertainment venue featuring cutting-edge exhibitions, theatrical presentations and educational programs from its premises at Brookfield Place in Toronto, Canada .