The Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2025 class isn’t just star-studded—it’s a turning point.
Let’s start with the headliners: Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton, and Duncan Keith—first-ballot locks and cornerstones of a generation. Between them, they bring decades of elite play, Olympic medals, Stanley Cups, and unwavering leadership.
Their resumes speak for themselves, but their inclusion also closes the book on an era of hockey defined by toughness, intelligence, and longevity.
What truly sets this class apart is its recognition of the women’s game. Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker were international standouts, while Daniele Sauvageau makes history as the first woman inducted as a Builder—a vital and overdue milestone for a pioneer in Canadian Women’s hockey.
This class doesn’t just celebrate greatness; it redefines it. The Hall is beginning to tell a fuller, more inclusive story—and hockey is better for it.
