Located in Toronto, Canada, the Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum honors dozens of legendary players, coaches, referees, founders and broadcasters who have made a significant impact on hockey.
On November 9, 2009, Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull, Brian Leetch, Luc Robitaille and Lou Lamoriello were inducted as the 2009 Hall of Fame class.
Class of 2008
On November 10, 2008, Glenn Anderson, Ed Chynoweth, Igor Larionov and Ray Scapinello were be inducted into the hall.
Induction Policies
In order to be eligible for induction into the hall, players must be retired for a minimum of four years from the National Hockey League. This waiting period has been waived for ten players including Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Ted Lindsay, Leonard "Red" Kelly, Terry Sawchuk, Jean Beliveau, Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky.Official Site: Induction Facts and Figures Players, builders and referees are nominated by the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee, then are voted on for inclusion. Each must receive a 75 percent or better vote to be inducted, with a limit of five inductees each year.Official Site: Summary of Election Procedures
References
Fast Facts
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Address
30 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaOfficial Site: General Information
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Established
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Honors legendary hockey players, coaches, referees, founders and broadcastersOfficial Site: Induction Facts and Figures
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Honorees are inducted each October or November
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Includes 238 players, 96 builders and 14 refereesOfficial Site: Induction Facts and Figures
