The Kids In The Hall

On Monday, November 11th, three more of the greatest players to ever lace up skates in the National Hockey League will be inducted into the Hockey Hall Of Fame at the 2013 induction ceremony at the venerable Hall of Fame building in downtown Toronto, Ontario.

This year’s inductees include NHL icons Chris Chelios, Scott Niedermayer, Brendan Shanahan, along with Canadian Geraldine Heaney who was a pioneer in growing the women’s game and a decorated champion, and the beloved late NHL coach, Fred Shero, best known for his years leading the Philadelphia Flyers.

CHRIS CHELIOS

Chris Chelios has always said that he wanted to play until he felt he couldn’t anymore, and definitely fulfilled his goal by playing in the NHL for an impressive 26 seasons. Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, played as many. By the time Chelios retired from the game at the age of 48 – the second oldest player to ever play in the league – he had helped bring home three Stanley Cup Championships and a World Cup of Hockey.

D.O.B.

Hometown

Drafted

NHL Clubs

Milestones & Awards

International

1-25-1962

Chicago, Illinois, USA

2nd Round, 40th Overall by Montreal – 1981 NHL Entry Draft

Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Atlanta Thrashers

2-time Stanley Cup champion
3-time James Norris Memorial Award winner
10 NHL All-Star Game appearances
4 Olympic Games - 1984, 1998, 2002 (silver medal), 2006
1996 World Cup - Gold medallist

SCOTT NIEDERMAYER

Scott Niedermayer is remembered for his unique style of play as a defenseman. In his 1,263 games played over the years, he became the only player in the history of hockey to win every major North American and international championship, including 4 Stanley Cups, 2 Olympic gold medals, a World Cup of Hockey, a World Championship, and a World Junior Championship. His skating ability set him apart from the rest, and still serves as a bar for players to reach today.

D.O.B.

Hometown

Drafted

NHL Clubs

Milestones & Awards

International

8-31-1973

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

1st Round, 3rd Overall – 1991 NHL Entry Draft

New Jersey Devils, Anaheim Ducks

4-time Stanley Cup champion
2007 Conn Smythe Trophy recipient (MVP in playoffs)
Awarded the James Norris Memorial Trophy (Best Defenceman) – 2003-04
5 NHL All-Star Game appearances
2-time Olympic gold medallist - 2002, 2010
2004 IIHF World Championship gold medallist
1996 World Cup of Hockey silver medallist

BRENDAN SHANAHAN

Brendan Shanahan completes the trio of former NHL'ers in this year’s class, and is the only forward of the three. In his 21 seasons and 1,524 games played, Shanahan earned his spot as one of 18 players to join the 600-goal club. He ranks thirteenth on the all-time goal-scoring list with 656 goals. A three-time Stanley Cup champion, Shanahan’s physical play and incredible scoring ability also helped him secure a gold medal for Team Canada at the Olympics, a World Hockey Championship, a Canada Cup, and a silver medal at the World Cup of Hockey.

D.O.B.

Hometown

Drafted

NHL Clubs

Milestones & Awards

International

1-23-1969

Mimico, Ontario, Canada

1st Round, 2nd Overall by New Jersey - 1987 NHL Entry Draft

New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues, Hartford Whalers, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers