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2026 Hall of Fame Class: Tkachuk, Bergeron, Price, Rinne

6/23/2026

Summary

Story summary

The NHL announced the 2026 Hall of Fame class—Keith Tkachuk, Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, Cindy Curley and Brian Burke—to be inducted on Nov. 9.
Keith Tkachuk’s induction occurs less than 24 hours after his sons were reunited as NHL teammates.
The inductees’ careers include Keith Tkachuk’s 538 goals and 1,065 points, Patrice Berger’s six Selke Trophies and a 2011 Stanley Cup, and Carey Price’s 2015 Hart, Vezina and Ted Lindsay awards.

History

Historical Context

Wayne Gretzky retired in 1999 after amassing a record 2,857 points and ten Art Ross trophies, and the Hockey Hall of Fame waived the three-year waiting period to induct him on November 22, 1999. His unprecedented honors set a benchmark for the Hall’s tradition of celebrating career-long excellence, a legacy echoed by the 2026 class that includes stars like Keith Tkachuk and Patrice Bergeron.

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Story summary

The NHL announced the 2026 Hall of Fame class—Keith Tkachuk, Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, Cindy Curley and Brian Burke—to be inducted on Nov. 9.
Keith Tkachuk’s induction occurs less than 24 hours after his sons were reunited as NHL teammates.
The inductees’ careers include Keith Tkachuk’s 538 goals and 1,065 points, Patrice Berger’s six Selke Trophies and a 2011 Stanley Cup, and Carey Price’s 2015 Hart, Vezina and Ted Lindsay awards.

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