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Time of India
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Who is Lanny McDonald? Hockey legend retires as Hall of Fame chairman after a decade of behind-the-scenes brilliance
Lanny McDonald, celebrated for his iconic mustache and clutch goals, has retired as Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame (Image via the Canadian press) Lanny McDonald may be best remembered for his fiery red mustache and clutch goals, but his legacy stretches far beyond his days on the ice. After 10 years serving as Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame's Board, McDonald has officially retired from his leadership post—leaving behind a lasting impact that reshaped how hockey history is honored. From iconic winger to iconic leader: Lanny McDonald's transition off the ice Best known for lifting the Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames in 1989, Lanny McDonald didn't hang up his influence when he retired as a player. In 2015, he took over as Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame, and quietly but powerfully led the organization through milestones like the NHL 's centennial, the 125th anniversary of the Stanley Cup, and even the unpredictable challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 50 new Hall of Famers were inducted under his watch. — HockeyHallFame (@HockeyHallFame) His leadership style? Thoughtful, human, and humble. From overseeing monumental events to making sure Selection Committee members had comfortable chairs, McDonald proved that even the smallest decisions could reflect deep respect for the game. As the Hall itself said in tribute: 'Ten years. Countless moments. One unforgettable leader. Today, we celebrate Lanny McDonald… Lanny's legacy goes far beyond the ice—his passion, humour, and devotion to the game have shaped the Hall and inspired hockey fans around the world.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 올 여름, 아이들의 터닝포인트를 2만원으로 선물하세요 굿네이버스 더 알아보기 Undo A survivor, a gentleman, and a man of unmatched heart McDonald's off-ice legacy also includes countless acts of character and resilience. In 2024, he suffered a cardiac arrest at the Calgary airport shortly after the NHL All-Star Game. Surviving thanks to quick medical action, he went on to undergo quadruple bypass surgery—and returned to work like nothing happened. That kind of grit defined him. He was the NHL's first-ever King Clancy Trophy winner for leadership and humanitarian work and was honored with a lifetime achievement award from the WHL. As one fan simply put it: 'A truly decent person. Congrats Lanny.' Also Read: 'People felt betrayed': Wayne Gretzky's ties with Donald Trump resurface and spark heated debate in Canada In a sport that often glorifies toughness, Lanny McDonald showed that true greatness lies in integrity. And yes, the mustache still stands as strong as his legacy. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hockey Hall of Fame: Zdeno Chára, Alexander Mogilny, Joe Thornton among 8-member class of 2025
Zdeno Chára will be one of eight members of the 2025 Hockey Hall Fame class who will be inducted in November. (Photo by Dave Sandford/NHLI via Getty Images) Jennifer Botterill, Zdeno Chára, Brianna Decker, Duncan Keith, Alexander Mogilny, Jack Parker, Danièle Sauvageau, and Joe Thornton will make up the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2025, Selection Committee chair Ron Francis announced on Tuesday. The 18-member Selection Committee met on Monday and Tuesday to nominate and elect a class of eight players and builders. Players must not have played in a professional or international game in any of the previous three seasons. Builders are eligible even if they are still active in the game. Advertisement Candidates must receive at least 75% of the vote from the Selection Committee in order to be elected. Jennifer Botterill (Player) — A three-time Olympic gold medalist, Botterill helped Canada win five IIHF World Championship gold medals while averaging over a point per game in her international career (62 goals, 164 points, 162 games). Before starring on the international level, Botterill was a standout player at Harvard and was a back-to-back winner of the Patty Kazmaier Award, which recognizes the top women's collegiate player. Zdeno Chára (Player) — "Big Z" played for the New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators, Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals over a 1,680-game NHL career that saw him score 209 goals and 680 points. An unmistakeable presence on the ice at 6-foot-9, Chara was one of the best defensemen of his era winning the 2008-09 Norris Trophy as the league's top blue liner. He was also a three-time NHL first team All-Star and was a part of the 2010-11 Stanley Cup winning Bruins squad. Chára also holds the hardest shot record with a 108.8 mph blast during one of his five Hardest Shot competition victories during NHL All-Star Weekend. Internationally, Chára won silver medals at the IIHF World Championship and the 2016 World Cup of Hockey representing Slovakia. Brianna Decker (Player) — Decker finished her decorated hockey career in 2017 with a mantle full of individual and team honors. While playing collegiately at Wisconsin, she won the 2011-12 Kazmaier Award. She began her international career while still in college and would go on to win six gold and two silver medals at the IIHF World Championships, along with one gold and two silvers at the Olympics. Decker also claimed two CWHL Clarkson Cups and the NWHL's Isobel Cup, where she was also two-time league MVP. Advertisement Duncan Keith (Player) — Keith spent all but one season of his 17-year NHL career with the Chicago Blackhawks where he helped the franchise win three Stanley Cups. During that time he also won two Norris Trophies, was named the 2015 Conn Smythe Trophy winner as playoff MVP and was twice voted a first team NHL All-Star. Over his career, he scored 106 goals and recorded 646 points. He was also a part of the 2010 and 2014 Canadian Olympic teams that claimed gold. Alexander Mogilny (Player) — Mogilny was the first Soviet player to defect west and when he arrived in the NHL he quickly made his mark. His 76-goal season in 1992-93 tied him for the NHL's goal scoring lead with Teemu Selänne. He would finish with 127 points that season. A year later the Sabres named him the first European captain in league history. When it was all said and done, the six-time All-Star scored 473 goals and recorded 1,032 points. He's a member of the IIHF's Triple Gold Club after winning the Stanley Cup, Olympics and IIHF World Championship. He also helped the Soviet Union to gold at the World Junior Championship. Jack Parker (Builder) — Parker coached Boston University for 40 years and helped the Terriers claim three NCAA national championships and six Hockey East tournament titles. He's a three-time Spencer Penrose Award winner as the top Division-I men's coach and owns the record for most wins with one school with 897 and the most NCAA tournament appearances with 24. Advertisement Danièle Sauvageau (Builder) — Sauvageau is the first woman to be elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in the builder category and earned the honor following a coaching career that saw her guide Canada's women's team to a silver medal at the 1998 Olympics and then gold four years later in Salt Lake City. She's been part of seven Olympics with Canada serving as head coach, general manager and consultant. Joe Thornton (Player) — Thornton's 24-year NHL career saw him suit up for the Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers after being the No. 1 overall pick in the 1997 NHL draft. He fell short of Stanley Cup glory, but did win an Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer, a Hart Trophy as NHL MVP and was a first team NHL All-Star. Thornton did find success on the international stage with Canada winning gold at the 1997 World Junior Championships, 2010 Olympics, and two World Cups of Hockey. "Jumbo" finished with 430 goals and 1,539 points in 1,714 games. He is one of only 16 players in NHL history to have reached the 1,500-point mark. The Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2025 will be inducted in Toronto on Monday, Nov. 10.
