Former Bruins Captain Zdeno Chara Elected to Hockey Hall of Fame Class
- Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton were elected to the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class, with their induction scheduled for November 10 in Toronto.
- Both players were chosen in their first year of eligibility after long NHL careers, with Chara retiring after the 2021-22 season and Thornton officially retiring in October 2023.
- Chara spent 14 seasons as Boston Bruins captain, winning the 2011 Stanley Cup and the 2008-09 Norris Trophy, while Thornton played 24 seasons, mostly with San Jose Sharks and won the 2005-06 Hart and Art Ross Trophies.
- Thornton ranks sixth all-time with 1,174 NHL games played and 14th with 1,539 points, and Sharks GM Mike Grier said, "He meant the world to ," highlighting his impact.
- Their inductions reflect their exceptional contributions to hockey, joining six other notable players and two builders in the 2025 Hall of Fame class.
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Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton among 8 selected to Hockey HOF
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