This week, the United States Hockey Hall of Fame announced its five-person Class of 2026, which will consist of Amanda Kessel, Phil Kessel, T.J. Oshie, Ryan Suter, and Stan Wong.

Let’s take a look at the Class of 2026:

Amanda Kessel, Forward:  From Madison, Wisconsin, Kessel played collegiately for the University of Minnesota, where the forward helped the Golden Gophers win three NCAA Championships (2012, 2013 & 2016), while individually winning the 2013 Patty Kazmaier Award.  Overall in college, she scored a staggering 248 points in 136 games.

Internationally, Kessel was a gem, winning gold in the 2018 Olympics and gold in the 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2023 World Championships.  She also played in NWHL, PWHPA, and PWHL, and she is currently the manager of minor league operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Phil Kessel, Forward:  Like his sister, Amanda, Phil also played at the University of Minnesota, though for only one year; he shone brightly, winning the WCHA Rookie of the Year.  He was drafted fifth overall by the Boston Bruins, where he won the Bill Masterton Trophy as a rookie after recovering from testicular cancer.  Kessel later played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but he won two Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins later in his career. The three-time All-Star later played for Arizona and Vegas, where he concluded his career with the Vegas Golden Knights and won his third Stanley Cup.

Over his career, Kessel scored 992 points and set the record for 1,064 consecutive games played. Internationally, Kessel represented the United States in two Olympics (2010 & 2014) and three World Championships, and captured silver in the 2010 Vancouver Games.  The induction of the Kessel siblings marks the second set, following the Granatos (Tony and Cammi).

T.J. Oshie, Forward: From Everett, Washington, Oshie had three great seasons at the University of North Dakota, followed by a 16-season NHL career split between the St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals.  Scoring 695 points, Oshie helped the Washington Capitals win their first Stanley Cup in 2018.

For Team U.S.A., he represented the Americans in one Olympics, one World Cup, and three World Championships.

Ryan Suter, Defense: The son of U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Bob Suter, and nephew of fellow HOF inductee Gary Suter, Ryan Suter played 20 seasons in the NHL with stops in Nashville, Minnesota, Dallas and St. Louis.   A three-time All-Star, Suter received Norris Trophy votes annually from 2010 to 2019, peaking with a runner-up finish in the 2012-13 campaign.  He scored 696 points over 1,526 games.

Internationally, he was a member of the 2010 Olympic silver-medal-winning team, and he also played on the 2014 Olympic team, the 2016 World Cup team, and five World Hockey Championships teams.

Stan Wong, Athletic Trainer: Wong has been a trainer for 40 years, 24 of which were with the U.S. National Team.

We here at notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate the members of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.

We are diligently working away at Notinhalloffame on revising our Football lists to reflect the winter’s respective classes, but as you may have seen, we have been swamped with our main project, the United States Athletic Hall of Fame, which is the only one of its kind, where you can vote for the greatest Athletes, Coaches, Contributors, and Commentators for the 2026 Class.

This is a very important project, and please support us by voting daily at www.theusahof.com.

In the meantime, we have rebuilt the first 20 on our Notinhalloffame Football List, which we are pleased to show below:

They are:

#1. Rob Gronkowski
#2. Adrian Peterson
#3. Marshal Yanda
#4. Lavvie Dilweg
#5. Terrell Suggs
#6. L.C. Greenwood
#7. Jason Witten
#8. Torry Holt
#9. Earl Thomas
#10. Ken Anderson
#11. Richard Sherman
#12. Del Shofner
#13. Antonio Brown
#14. Jim Tyrer
#15. Maxie Baughan
#16. Ben Roethlisberger
#17. Lester Hayes
#18. Ox Emerson
#19. Lemar Parrish
#20. Deron Cherry

Look for more updates soon!

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For NFL fans, game day offers much more than three hours of football, but provides a chance to embrace much-loved traditions, spend quality time with loved ones, and soak up all the sporting drama. 

If you’re excited the NFL season is back and want to enjoy every single second, here are some top tips on how to create the perfect football game day.

Decorate Your Home

Prove your NFL allegiance by prepping your home on game day in your team’s signature colors. Hang banners and don your favorite jersey to set the tone for the day ahead while highlighting your passion and loyalty.

Your enthusiasm for the game will feel infectious, ensuring your family and/or friends feel excited and enthusiastic for an upcoming game.

Create Extra Thrills with a Sports Bet

As dramatic as an NFL game can be, there are plenty of pauses throughout that can detract from some of the excitement. However, you can choose from Ontario betting sites on danny.bet to keep the game lively when it comes to a sudden halt.

When the game stops, you’ll have an opportunity to review your bet and analyze odds, and you could potentially enjoy the thrill of winning once it resumes.

Embrace Game Day Traditions and Rituals

Make game day more fun and enjoyable by following the fun traditions or rituals you’ve enjoyed over the years, or make new ones.

For example, many NFL fans often wear their team’s jersey from the moment they wake and switch on pre-game analysis TV shows at the start of the day.

You may even feel more comfortable throughout the game by wearing a specific jersey, sitting in a lucky chair, or requesting silence during a game-changing moment.

Like many fans, you might have specific foods you enjoy during the game, meaning you might want to stock up on wings, nachos, chili, or regional foods before game day.

Host a Tailgate Party

Turn an average NFL game into an exciting event by hosting a tailgate party for your family and friends. 

It combines the fun of sports with delicious food, an exciting atmosphere, and great company, ensuring you enjoy the day, regardless of whether your team wins or loses.

It’s a great option if you couldn’t get tickets to the game, and all you need is a canopy tent, some camping chairs, and foldable tables.

Keep a tailgate party as simple and enjoyable as possible by powering up a portable gas grill to serve burgers, hot dogs, or brats. 

Also, provide plenty of finger food to make it easy for guests to grab a bite to eat. Think skewers, chips and dip, sliders, and pre-cut veggies.

Wind Down Before Bed

It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a tailgate party or watching the game alone or with loved ones at home; you must find ways to wind down from all the excitement.

For instance, watching the highlights or sports before bed can help you relax after a busy day and answer any questions you have before you go to sleep.

It may also help to chat about the day with your family, take a warm shower, or read in bed to relax your mind and body.

Regular visitors to notinhalloffame.com know that we are slowly working on the top 50 of every major team in the NHL, NBA, NFL, and MLB. Once that is done, we will examine how each team honors its past players, coaches, and executives. As such, we want the Toronto Raptors to retire Kyle Lowry's No. 7 this season during their January 10 home game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Lowry began his pro career with the Memphis Grizzlies, then joined the Houston Rockets, where his skills evolved, but some viewed him as a bit of a malcontent. He was traded to the Toronto Raptors in the 2012 off-season, and he became the first building block of what would lead to their first NBA Championship.

A perennial All-Star from 2015 to 2020, Lowry was one of the game’s most cerebral point guards, who showed an ability to score, pass, and draw charges like no other.  A third-team All-NBA Selection in 2016, Lowry was paired with Kawhi Leonard in the 2018-19 season, where they took Toronto to the 2019 title.

He left for Miami after the 2020-21 season, and concluded his career with Philadelphia.

A possible Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Lowry’s selection makes him the second man in team history (Vince Carter was the first)

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate Kyle Lowry on his impending honor.