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Teemu Selanne
Inducted:
2017
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
Born:
July 3, 1970
Helsinki, Finland
Position:
Right Wing
College:
NA
Teemu Selänne, known as "The Finnish Flash," is one of the most electrifying goal scorers in NHL history. Debuting with the Winnipeg Jets in 1992–93, he burst onto the scene with a record-setting 76-goal rookie season—a mark that still stands today.
Over a 21-season career, primarily with the Anaheim Ducks, Selänne dazzled fans with his blazing speed, sharp hockey IQ, and lethal finishing. He amassed 684 goals and 773 assists for 1,457 points across 1,451 games.
Selänne was instrumental in the Ducks’ 2007 Stanley Cup championship and represented Finland in six Olympic Games, winning four medals. Beyond stats, he was admired for his sportsmanship and longevity, retiring at age 43.
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017, a first-ballot selection that reflected his legendary status in both the NHL and international hockey. Teemu Selänne’s legacy is one of class, consistency, and unforgettable moments.
Selanne's Awards and Records
- Calder Memorial Trophy (1993 – NHL Rookie of the Year)
- Stanley Cup Champion (2007 – Anaheim Ducks)
- King Clancy Memorial Trophy (2015 – Leadership & Humanitarian Contribution)
- Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (2006 – Perseverance and Dedication to Hockey)
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee (2017, first ballot)
NHL Records
- NHL First All-Star Team (1993, 1997, 1998)
- NHL All-Star Game Appearances (10 times)
- Most goals by a rookie in a single season: 76 (1992–93)
- Most points by a rookie in a single season: 132 (1992–93)
- Oldest player to score 50+ points in a season (age 41)
- One of only 21 players to score over 600 career goals
- Second-most career goals by a European-born player (behind Jaromir Jagr)
- Ranks 12th in all-time NHL goals scored
- Ranks 15th in all-time points scored
NHL Teams
Winnipeg Jets (1992-95)
Anaheim Ducks (1995-2001,2005-14)
San Jose Sharks (2000-03)
Colorado Avalanche (2003-04)
Numbers Worn:
8
NHL Draft
10th overall, 1988
Winnipeg Jets
Career Stats
Seasons Played:
21 (1992–2014)
Games Played (GP):
1,451
Goals (G):
684
Assists (A):
773
Points (PTS):
1,457
Plus/Minus:
+95
Penalty Minutes (PIM):
660
Power Play Goals:
255
Game-Winning Goals:
110
Playoff Games:
130
Playoff Points:
88 (44 G, 44 A)
Tim Horton
Inducted:
1977
Player Stats
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Born
January 12, 1930
Cochrane, Ontario, Canada
Died
February 21, 1974
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Position:
Defence
College:
St. Michael's College School
Tim Horton was one of the NHL’s toughest and most reliable defensemen. Over a 24-year career, he became a cornerstone of the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing more than 1,400 games and helping the team win four Stanley Cups. Known for his strength, durability, and steady play in his own zone, Horton was rarely rattled and consistently shut down opponents’ top scorers. He was selected to multiple All-Star teams and earned a reputation as one of the game’s greatest defensemen of his generation.
Beyond hockey, he became a household name through the founding of the Tim Hortons coffee and donut chain, which grew into a Canadian institution. Horton’s life was tragically cut short in 1974, but his impact on the game and Canadian culture remains significant. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1977, he is remembered for his excellence on the ice and enduring legacy off it.
Horton's Awards and Records
- NHL first All-Star team in 1964, 1968, and 1969
- NHL second All-Star team in 1954, 1963, and 1967
- 4x Stanley Cup champion – 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967
- Key contributor to Toronto’s dynasty in the 1960s
NHL Records
- Considered one of the toughest defensemen in NHL history
- Played over 1,400 NHL games as a defenseman, an elite milestone in his era
- Co-founder of Tim Hortons, a cultural and business legacy beyond hockey
NHL Teams:
Toronto Maple Leafs (1949-1970)
New York Rangers (1970-1971)
Pittsburgh Penguins (1971-1972)
Buffalo Sabres (1972-1974)
Number Worn:
7, 2
NHL Stats
Seasons:
24 (1949–1974)
Games Played:
1,446
Goals:
115
Assists:
403
Points:
518
Penalty Minutes:
1,611
Playoff Game:
126
Playoff Points:
50 (G-11,A-39)
Stanley Cups:
4 (1962, 1963, 1964, 1967)
Tom Barrasso
Inducted:
2023
Player Stats
Stats:
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
210 lb (95 kg; 15 st 0 lb)
Born:
March 31, 1965
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Position:
Goaltender
College:
NA
Tom Barrasso was one of the most dominant goaltenders of his era, making an immediate impact in the NHL straight out of high school. Drafted fifth overall by the Buffalo Sabres in 1983, he won the Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year and the Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender in his debut season. His aggressive style and puck-handling ability set him apart, revolutionizing the position.
Barrasso found his greatest success with the Pittsburgh Penguins, backstopping them to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 1991 and 1992. He finished his career with over 350 wins, cementing his legacy as one of the best American-born goaltenders in history.
In recognition of his contributions to the game, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023.
Barrasso's Awards and Records
- 2× Stanley Cup Champion (1991, 1992)
- Vezina Trophy (1984)
- Calder Trophy (1984)
- 369 career wins (most by a U.S.-born goalie at retirement)
- Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee (2023)
NHL Records
- Most wins by a U.S.-born goaltender at retirement – 369 wins
- Youngest goalie to win the Vezina Trophy – 18 years old (1984)
- First U.S.-born goaltender to reach 300 NHL wins
- Most career points by a goaltender at retirement – 48 points (goal + assists)
- Most playoff wins by a U.S.-born goaltender (at time of retirement) – 61 wins
- First goaltender to record an assist in multiple Stanley Cup Final games
- Most career assists by a goaltender in NHL history (at retirement) – 48
NHL Teams
Buffalo Sabres 1983-1988
Pittsburgh Penguins 1988-1999
Ottawa Senators 1999-2000
Carolina Hurricanes 2001-2002
Toronto Maple Leafs 2001-2002
St. Louis Blues 2002-2003
NHL draft:
5th overall, 1983
Buffalo Sabres
Numbers Worn:
30, 35
NHL Stats
Seasons:
18
Games Played:
777
Minutes Played:
44,180
Wins:
369
Losses:
277
Ties:
86
Shutouts:
38
Saves %
.892
Goals Against Average:
3.24
Tony Esposito
Inducted:
1988
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Born:
April 23, 1943
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
Died:
August 10, 2021
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Position:
Goaltender
College:
Michigan Technological University
Tony Esposito was a pioneering goaltender known for his innovative butterfly style and remarkable consistency. Playing primarily for the Chicago Blackhawks from 1969 to 1984, Esposito was a dominant presence in the net, earning respect for his quick reflexes and calm under pressure. He won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie and was a three-time Vezina Trophy winner as the league’s best goaltender.
Known for his competitiveness and durability, Esposito set franchise records and was instrumental in leading the Blackhawks to multiple playoff appearances. His influence extended beyond his playing career, helping popularize goaltending techniques that are standard today. Tony Esposito was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988, cementing his place among the game’s all-time greats.
Esposito's Awards and Records
- Stanley Cup Champion (1969)
- Calder Memorial Trophy (1970)
- Vezina Trophy (1970, 1972, 1974)
- Played 886 NHL games, one of the era’s most durable goalies
NHL Records
- NHL First All-Star Team Goalie (1970, 1972, 1980)
- NHL Second All-Star Team Goalie (1973, 1974)
- Set the Chicago Blackhawks franchise record for wins (423)
- Led the NHL in goals against average twice (1970, 1972)
- Awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy as rookie of the year in 1969
- Selected to 6 NHL All-Star Games during his career
Career Teams:
Montreal Canadiens (1968-1969)
Chicago Black Hawks (1969-1984)
National team:
Canada (1972,1977)
United States (1981)
Number Worn:
35
Career Stats
Seasons:
1968–1984
Games Played:
886
Wins:
423
Losses:
306
Ties:
151
Goals Against Average:
3.07
Shutouts:
6
Save Percentage:
.903
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