Six Enshrined in Hockey Hall of Fame 2026 Class

The 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class welcomed six new members Monday in Toronto. Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk and Cindy Curley entered in the player category while Brian Burke was recognized as a builder. Price and Bergeron highlighted the group after standout careers spent entirely with the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins respectively.

Price and Bergeron reflect on careers

Price, selected fifth overall in the 2005 draft, finished with a 361-261-79 record, a.917 save percentage and 2.51 goals-against average over 712 games. He posted a.919 save percentage and eight shutouts in 92 playoff appearances, helping the Canadiens reach the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. Bergeron, taken 45th in the 2003 draft, recorded 1,040 points in 1,294 regular-season games and added 128 points in 170 postseason contests. He captured a Stanley Cup in 2011 and earned six Selke Trophies.

Rinne, Tkachuk, Curley and Burke also honored

Rinne ended his career with a 369-213-75 mark,.917 save percentage and 60 shutouts across 683 games. Tkachuk tallied 1,065 points in 1,201 games over 18 seasons. Curley captained the U.S. to three silver medals at the women's world championships. Burke's management path included the 2007 Stanley Cup with Anaheim. All six reflected on the paths that led them to the Hall during the ceremony.