From Friday, Nov. 6 to Monday, Nov. 9, the Hockey Hall of Fame hosted a series of exciting events to welcome seven new members into hockey’s most exclusive club. The Induction Gala Celebration on Monday evening saw Sergei Fedorov, Phil Housley, Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Pronger and Angela Ruggiero inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Player Category, while Bill Hay and Peter Karmanos Jr. entered the Builder Category. Other events commemorating the Class of 2015 included the Honoured Member ring presentation, Inductee Fan Forum and the annual Haggar Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic.
A PAIR OF GREATS: 2015 Inductee Nicklas Lidstrom receives his Honoured Member ring from Hockey Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Lanny McDonald. (Dave Sandford/Hockey Hall of Fame)
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BIG RINGS: 2015 Inductees receive their Honoured Member rings in the Esso Great Hall at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. (Dave Sandford/Hockey Hall of Fame)
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HOUSLEY TO THE HALL: Phil Housley enjoys a laugh with his fellow inductees during the Scotiabank Inductee Fan Forum in the Esso Great Hall at the Hockey Hall of Fame. (Dave Sandford/Hockey Hall of Fame)
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U.S. LEGENDS: 2015 Inductee Angela Ruggiero and Honoured Member Cammi Granato share a laugh during the Haggar Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic. (Graig Abel/Hockey Hall of Fame)
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COME TOGETHER: Members of Team Gilmour and Team Bure pose for a photo following the Haggar Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic. (Graig Abel/Hockey Hall of Fame)
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ALL DRESSED UP: The Class of 2015 pose for an iconic photo prior to the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. (Matthew Manor/Hockey Hall of Fame)
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HOCKEYTOWN HEROES: Honoured Member Steve Yzerman presents 2015 Inductee Nicklas Lidstrom with his Honoured Member plaque at the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. (Dave Sandford/Hockey Hall of Fame)
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ANSWERING THE CALL: 2015 Inductee Chris Pronger speaks at the podium during the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. (Matthew Manor/Hockey Hall of Fame)
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IT’S OFFICIAL: 2015 Inductee Phil Housley signs the Honoured Members book during the 2015 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. (Matthew Manor/Hockey Hall of Fame)
