Today the Hockey Hall of Fame has announced their Class of 2013, with three players, a builder and a female player.
In our eyes, the star of the star of this year’s class is our #2 Selection on the NIHOF list, Chris Chelios. The three time Norris Trophy winner and three time Stanley Cup Champion enters the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. The American Defenceman also led his country to World Cup Gold in 1996.
Our #5 Selection and current NHL Head of Hockey Discipline, Brendan Shanahan was also selected. This was his second year of eligibility, and was one of the most complete players of his time. Frankly, we thought he was going to get in last year.
The neutral zone trap is represented well by Scott Niedermayer who also enters in his first year of eligibility. Niedermayer was the consummate winner, as he is the only hockey player to win the Stanley Cup, Memorial Cup, Olympics, World Cup, World Junior and IIHF World. The Defenceman is also a Norris Trophy winner and Conn Smythe Award winner. We had him ranked at #6.
The group is rounded out by Fred Shero, who twice coached the famed “Broad Street Bullies” in Philadelphia to two Stanley Cups. Female hockey player, Geraldine Heaney was also selected, making her the third woman to enter the Hall.
Next year three large notables become eligible in Dominik Hasek, Peter Forsberg and Mike Modano; all of which have first year Eligibility resumes. This will make it more difficult for perceived snubs like Eric Lindros, Theoron Fleury and Dave Andreychuk to get in next year.
We congratulate this Class, and we will have the 2014 list up on our site by August 1, 2013.
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