Steve Yzerman played two seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with the Peterborough Petes from 1981-83. "Their contributions to the game of hockey are well documented and their election to the Hockey Hall of Fame is richly deserved." "The Hockey Hall of Fame is proud to welcome these five hockey legends as Honoured Members," said Jim Gregory. The vote took place today at the annual meeting of the Selection Committee in Toronto.
Hull called Mike Shanahan a "very special man" on Twitter, adding that "he made people better and I know I am better having known him.TORONTO (June 23, 2009) - Bill Hay, Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors, Jim Gregory and Pat Quinn, Co-Chairmen of the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Selection Committee, announced today that Brett Hull, Brian Leetch, Luc Robitaille and Steve Yzerman have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Player Category and Lou Lamoriello has been elected in the Builder Category. Louis signed defenseman Scott Stevens to a big contract in 1990, then lost him in arbitration a year later as punishment for signing restricted free agent Brendan Shanahan away from New Jersey. Hull came over in a trade with Calgary in 1988, and forward Adam Oates and goalie Curtis Joseph joined the team in 1989. Stillman said Shanahan "set a shining example of leadership both on and off the ice" and "captivated Blues fans and made an immeasurable impact on the organization."Īfter selling his ownership stake, Shanahan stayed on as team chairman until 1994 and the Blues aggressively sought out a number of NHL stars during his time with the team. He was 78.īlues Chairman Tom Stillman confirmed Shanahan's death Monday night in a statement. Louis Blues from 1986-91 and oversaw the acquisition of Hall of Famer Brett Hull, has died.
LOUIS (AP) - Mike Shanahan, who owned the St.
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