Zdeno Chara was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first opportunity, while Alexander Mogilny finally made it in on his 17th try. Chara and Mogilny join fellow former NHL players Joe ...

Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton, Duncan Keith and Alexander Mogilny were four of the eight individuals elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

Former Bruins Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton selected for Hockey Hall of Fame Alexander Mogilny is selected after being passed over 16 times and former Boston University coach Jack Parker is also inducted.

It didn't take long for Boston Bruins great Zdeno Chara to make the Hockey Hall of Fame. The 6-foot-9-inch "Big Z" was inducted Tuesday in his first year of eligibility.

Joe Thornton, Zdeno Chara and Duncan Keith all got in in their first year of eligibility. Alexander Mogilny had been eligible for election 16 previous years dating to 2009, passed over time after ...

This year, the four male players expected to be elected are former NHL defensemen Zdeno Chara and Duncan Keith, goalie Carey Price, and Thornton.

Drafted first overall by the Boston Bruins in 1997 and stepping right into the NHL at the age of 18, Thornton is sixth all-time in regular season games played (1,714), seventh in assists (1,109 ...

Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton among 8 selected to Hockey HOF By Reuters June 24, 20253:17 PM PDTUpdated June 24, 2025 ...

Chara's 24-year career in the NHL was highlighted by 14 years with the Boston Bruins, where he earned a Stanley Cup championship (2011) and a Norris Trophy (2008-09) as the league's best defenseman.