How Class of 2026 Overcame Long Odds to Reach Hockey Hall of Fame

How the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Class Beat Long Odds

The Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 reached the sport’s highest honor by routes few could have predicted: Carey Price grew up in a remote First Nation community, Pekka Rinne was an eighth-round pick who nearly quit hockey, and Brian Burke didn’t start playing until age 13. Their stories—and those of Cindy Curley, Patrice Bergeron and Keith Tkachuk—highlight the persistence, opportunity and support behind careers that looked unlikely at the s…

Hall of Fame Class of 2026 saluted by friends, teammates at induction ceremony

Nashville, Boston contingents on hand for Rinne, Bergeron; Hextall recalls working for Burke

Hockey Hall of Fame inducts class of 2026

The Hockey Hall of Fame inducted its class of 2026 on Monday night, featuring five players and one builder.Below are speeches from the ceremonies as well …

How Class of 2026 overcame long odds to reach Hockey Hall of Fame

If there is one thread that ties the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, it might be the sheer improbability of their paths to the hallowed Hall.