Mogilny, Chara, Thornton headline stacked 2025 HHOF class

Alexander Mogilny, Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton, Duncan Keith, Jennifer Botterill, and Brianna Decker were named to the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2025 on Tuesday.

Former Boston University coach Jack Parker and Canadian head coach/executive Daniele Sauvageau were also selected as builders. Sauvageau is the first woman to be elected as a builder.

Mogilny has been eligible since 2009, but has been overlooked despite an accomplished career. He's a member of the Triple Gold Club as a Stanley Cup, Olympic, and World Championship winner. He also notched 1,032 points in 990 career games.

Chara holds the NHL record for most games played by a defenseman, appearing in 1,680 contests. He ruled the blue line with an iron fist for his 24-year career, suiting up for the New York Islanders (twice), Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins, and Washington Capitals. He earned seven All-Star nods, claimed a Norris Trophy, and won the 2011 Stanley Cup championship with Boston. Chara played significant roles in all situations and was equally feared at both ends of the ice for his physical play and devastating slap shot. The Slovakian ended his career with 680 points and averaged a whopping 23:30 of ice time.

Thornton, the first overall pick in 1997, suited up for the Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Florida Panthers across his 24-year career. Widely regarded as one of the best playmakers ever, he ranks seventh in league history with 1,109 assists and 14th with 1,539 points. Thornton is the only player to win the Hart Trophy as league MVP during a season in which he was traded. Boston shipped him to San Jose in 2005-06, and he went on to win the scoring title that year with 125 points. Thornton is considered one of the best players never to win a Stanley Cup but recorded 134 points in 187 career playoff games. He found plenty of glory on the international stage, winning an Olympic gold and two World Cups with Team Canada.

Keith played 16 seasons for the Chicago Blackhawks before finishing his career on a one-year stint with the Edmonton Oilers. His list of hardware includes three Stanley Cups, two Norris Trophies, two Olympic gold medals, a Conn Smythe, and an inclusion on the NHL's 100th anniversary team in 2017. Keith racked up 646 points over 1,256 games and added 91 points in 151 playoff contests.

Chara, Thornton, and Keith were each in their first year of eligibility.

Botterill and Decker are two of the most decorated women's players of all time. Botterill won three Olympic golds for Canada and five World Championships after a remarkable collegiate career at Harvard. Decker won six World Championships and one Olympic gold as a staple of the United States roster throughout her career.

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