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Former Predators Captain Inducted Into Tennessee Sports Hall Of Fame
Former Predators Captain Inducted Into Tennessee Sports Hall Of Fame

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time21-07-2025

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Former Predators Captain Inducted Into Tennessee Sports Hall Of Fame

Jan 16, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Former Nashville Predators players defenseman Shea Weber, goalie Pekka Rivne (35) and General Manager David Poiledo a ceremonial puck drop with Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (4) as part of the Gold Jacket presentation , at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Shea Weber spent 11 seasons with the Nashville Predators during his NHL career, and one would be hard-pressed to come up with enough adjectives to describe his accomplishments. The accolades he has received recently certainly speak for themselves. After being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame last November, the former Preds captain was inducted into the inaugural class of the Predators Golden Hall. Over the weekend, Weber received his third entry into a Hall this past year after being officially inducted as a member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in Nashville. He was one of 20 members inducted into this year's class after an official announcement was made back in April. Mike Maguire, a longtime friend of Weber was in attendance at the ceremony and accepted the honor on Weber's behalf. 'Shea Weber exemplifies the grit, leadership, and dedication that define a true champion," Brad Willis, Executive Director of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, said in a statement. 'From his years as the backbone of the Nashville Predators to his impact on the sport of hockey as a whole, Shea has left a lasting legacy in Tennessee. We are honored to welcome him to the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025.' Weber joins former Predators teammates Pekka Rinne, Mike Fisher and David Legwand as TSHF members, along with former GM David Poile and team broadcaster Terry Crisp. In 20 NHL seasons, Weber played in 1,038 regular-season games, totaling 589 points (224-365-589). In 97 playoff contests, he recorded 42 points (18-24-42). Weber spent six of his 11 seasons with the Predators as their captain, and quickly established himself as an elite right-shot two-way defenseman. In 2016, he captured the Mark Messier Leadership Award and finished twice as the runner-up for the Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top blueliner. Weber's reputation as a hard shooter was well-earned. He took home NHL Hardest Shot Competition honors four times, including three consecutive years from 2015-17. One topped out at 108.5 miles an hour. The seven-time NHL All-Star also won gold twice with Team Canada at the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics. Weber was taken as the 49th overall pick by the Predators in the 2003 NHL Draft. It was fitting that the draft was held in Nashville that year. After 11 seasons with the Predators, Weber was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in late June of 2016 for P.K. Subban.

Hockey Hall of Fame 2025 class: Who made it in?
Hockey Hall of Fame 2025 class: Who made it in?

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time17-07-2025

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Hockey Hall of Fame 2025 class: Who made it in?

The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025, with longtime NHL stars Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton among the new inductees. Chara, Duncan Keith, and Thornton were all eligible for the first time, meeting Hockey Hall of Fame rules that require a candidate to have not played a single professional or international hockey game for three full seasons. The trio are joined by another former NHL star who got the nod: 2000 Stanley Cup winner Alexander Mogilny. From the world of women's hockey, Canadian three-time Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Botterill and U.S. gold medalist Brianna Decker will join them in the Hockey Hall of Fame, which is located in Toronto. Botterill and Decker take the total number of women's players in the Hall of Fame up to 12, with the first inductees only being named in 2010. Here is what to know about the Hockey Hall of Fame's 2025 inductees: 2025 NHL Draft: First-round order and how to watch two-day event Hockey Hall of Fame: Who was inducted in Class of 2025? The 2025 inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame include four men's players: Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith, Alexander Mogilny, and Joe Thornton. Jennifer Botterill and Brianna Decker are the two women inducted in this year's class, with Hall of Fame rules stipulating that a maximum of four men's players and two women's players can get the honor in a given year. There are also two more entrants from the Builders category, with Jack Parker and Daniele Sauvageau honored for their contributions to the sport. Zdeno Chara: Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman's stats, career Zdeno Chara's 24-season NHL career included 14 seasons with the Boston Bruins, where he served as captain for his entire run with the team. Here is where he spent his time in the league: New York Islanders (1997-2001, 2021-22) Ottawa Senators (2001-06) Boston Bruins (2006-2020) Washington Capitals (2020-21) Honors: Stanley Cup champion: 2010-11 (Boston Bruins) Eastern Conference champion: 2010-11, 2012-13, 2018-19 (all with Boston Bruins) Norris Trophy winner: 2008-09 (Boston Bruins) All-time NHL leader in games played by a defenseman with 1,680 Six-time NHL All-Star (2002-03, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2011-12) Tallest NHL player ever (Chara stands at 6-foot-9) Stats: Games played: 1,680 (200 more playoff games) Regular season: 680 points (209 goals, 471 assists) Playoffs: 70 points (18 goals, 52 assists) Joe Thornton: Hockey Hall of Fame center's stats, career Joe Thornton's NHL career was also 24 seasons long, the majority of which were spent in a San Jose Sharks sweater. Here are the teams he played for across those years: Boston Bruins (1997-2005) San Jose Sharks (2005-2020) Toronto Maple Leafs (2020-21) Florida Panthers (2021-22) Honors: Olympic gold medalist: 2010 (Canada) World Cup of Hockey gold medal: 2004, 2016 (Canada) Hart Trophy winner: 2005-06 (Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks) Art Ross Trophy winner: 2005-06 (Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks) Only player to ever change teams during a season and win the Hart Memorial and Art Ross trophies Six-time NHL All-Star (2001-02, 2002-03, 2003-04, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09) Stats: Games played: 1,714 (sixth all-time) (187 more playoff games) Regular season: 1,539 points (430 goals, 1,109 assists) Playoffs: 134 points (32 goals, 102 assists) Duncan Keith: Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman's stats, career Duncan Keith had a 17-season NHL career, 16 of which were spent as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks before he concluded his run in pro hockey with the Edmonton Oilers: Chicago Blackhawks (2005-2021) Edmonton Oilers (2021-22) Honors: Three-time Stanley Cup champion: 2009-10, 2012-13, 2014-15 (all Chicago Blackhawks) Two-time Olympic gold medalist: 2010, 2014 (both Canada) Two-time Norris Trophy winner: 2009-10, 2013-14 (both Chicago Blackhawks) Four-time NHL All-Star (2007-08, 2010-11, 2014-15, 2016-17) Stats: Games played: 1,256 (151 more playoff games) Regular season: 646 points (106 goals, 540 assists) Playoffs: 91 points (19 goals, 72 assists) Alexander Mogilny: Hockey Hall of Fame forward's stats, career Alexander Mogilny spent three seasons playing in the Soviet Championship League before coming to the NHL, becoming the first Soviet star to defect in the process. He played 17 seasons for the following teams: Buffalo Sabres (1989-1995) Vancouver Canucks (1995-2000) New Jersey Devils (2000-01, 2005-06) Toronto Maple Leafs (2001-04) Honors: Stanley Cup champion: 1999-2000 (New Jersey Devils) Olympic gold medalist: 1988 (Soviet Union) Lady Byng Trophy winner: 2002-03 (Toronto Maple Leafs) Six-time NHL All-Star (1991-92, 1992-93, 1993-94, 1995-96, 2000-01, 2002-03) One of 30 players ever to be a part of the "Triple Gold Club," for winning a Stanley Cup, Olympic gold medal, and World Championship gold medal Stats: Games played: 990 Regular season: 1,032 points (473 goals, 559 assists) Playoffs: 86 points (39 goals, 47 assists) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Hockey Hall of Fame 2025: Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton highlight class

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