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Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton earn Hall of Fame honors
- Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton were both elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025.
- Chara had an outstanding 24-year NHL career, primarily with the Boston Bruins, while Thornton started his career with the Bruins before high-profile trades.
- Their enshrinement highlights their significant contributions to professional hockey and their legacies in the sport.
On June 24, 2025, in Canada, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2025, which includes Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton. Zdeno Chara, a former defenseman for the Boston Bruins, was recognized in his first year of eligibility after a remarkable 24-year NHL career. Standing at 6-foot-9 and weighing 250 pounds, Chara became famous for his size and strength, contributing significantly to the Bruins' success, including a Stanley Cup win in 2011. He ranks first all-time in games played by a defenseman and was a major figure in the franchise's history, having played 14 seasons in Boston. Joe Thornton, known as
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