Hockey Hall of Fame Inductions: Who’s Being Honored and How to Watch
The Class of 2024 for the Hockey Hall of Fame includes a diverse group of seven members.
This year’s inductees feature Pavel Datsyuk, a Russian forward with multiple Stanley Cup wins; Shea Weber, a powerful Canadian defenseman; Jeremy Roenick, a high-scoring American forward; and two key players from the U.S. women’s Olympic hockey team, Natalie Darwitz and Krissy Wendell-Pohl. Additionally, there’s Colin Campbell, a longtime NHL executive, and David Poile, the NHL’s most successful general manager.
The seven inductees will be honored during the Hall of Fame Game on Friday night in Toronto and will officially be inducted on Monday evening at the Hall of Fame ceremony.
Here’s what you should know about this year’s Hall of Fame induction events:
When is the Hall of Fame Game?
The Detroit Red Wings will face the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. ET on Friday. Earlier in the day, the seven honorees will be presented with their rings.
When will the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony occur?
The ceremony is set to start at 8 p.m. ET on Monday and will be available to watch on the NHL Network.
Who are the inductees for this year?
Players
Natalie Darwitz: A key player for the USA in the 2002 (silver), 2006 (bronze), and 2010 (silver) Olympics, she also excelled at the world championships, winning gold in 2005, 2008, and 2009, and earning multiple silver medals. Darwitz had a successful college career at the University of Minnesota, securing two championships.
Pavel Datsyuk: Drafted in the seventh round by the Detroit Red Wings in 1998, he clinched Stanley Cup victories in 2002 and 2008. Renowned for his stickhandling and defensive prowess, he was honored with the Selke Trophy three times in a row and won the Lady Byng Trophy for sportsmanship four consecutive times, doing so in 2007-08.
Jeremy Roenick: A nine-time All-Star, Roenick’s 1,216 career points rank fifth among American players in NHL history. Known for his aggressive playing style, he was also a vocal advocate for various league matters and later transitioned to a career in broadcasting.
Shea Weber: A seven-time All-Star known for his powerful shot, he won the hardest shot competition four times. Over his career, he sored 224 goals while playing for the Nashville Predators and Montreal Canadiens. Weber captained the Predators for six years and participated in the Stanley Cup Final in his last season. He earned Olympic gold with Team Canada in both 2010 and 2014.
Krissy Wendell-Pohl: A standout player for the USA, she participated in 147 games, scoring 106 goals and amassing 247 points. She represented her country in the 2002 and 2006 Olympics and claimed a gold medal at the 2005 world championships where she was named tournament MVP. Wendell also contributed to the University of Minnesota’s success.
Builders
Colin Campbell: Previously the associate head coach for the New York Rangers during their 1993-94 Stanley Cup victory, Campbell later became head coach. After shifting from coaching to the NHL’s operations, he established the “Situation Room” for centralized video reviews, a model adopted by other leagues.
David Poile: Over a remarkable career, he guided both the Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators, leading them to 14 playoff appearances in 15 seasons. Joining the Predators prior to their inaugural season in 1998-99, Poile retired after last season, having reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2017 and winning GM of the year. He remains the only GM in NHL history to lead two separate teams with over 1,000 games played and achieve 500 wins.
What other awards are being presented by the Hockey Hall of Fame?
Elmer Ferguson Award (writer): Scott Burnside, noted for his work with ESPN.com, The Athletic, and more.
Foster Hewitt Award (broadcaster): Pierre Houde, renowned for his contributions to RDS.