Mike Modano, Ed Olczyk, Lou Lamoriello inducted in U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame -NHL Update
There are new inductions every year and it is surprising to see how each year brings about a new group of Hockey Hall of Fame inductees. This year, former Dallas Stars legend, Mike Modano, former player and currently an analyst on TV, Ed Olczyk and New Jersey
Devils general manager, Lou Lamoriello, were added to the U.S. HHOF.
USA Hockey announced the names of the three hockey greats to be inducted in this year’s HHOF on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.
President of USA Hockey, Ron DeGregorio, was the one to make the announcement and was definitely excited at inducting the well known trio.
Mike Modano, easily one of the best players to have ever graced the sport, and with 1,459 games played and 1,359 points (557 goals, 802 assists), he holds the title of being the highest scoring U.S. born player in history.
"Without a doubt, it's a great honour," Olczyk said. "To be in the same class as professionals like Mike and Lou certainly makes it a great day."
Lou Lamoriello on the other hand, might not have been inducted for his playing abilities, but the longest general manager in New Jersey’s history has definitely been the best. Over the years, Lamoriello has led the Devils club to three Stanley Cup championships
along with five Eastern Conference titles.
"You just knew it," Olczyk added. "With Lou Lamoriello in charge, and because of his leadership, you knew they were on the verge of something special. There was no question about it."
"The common denominators there are the defence, (goaltender) Marty Brodeur, and Mr. Lamoriello," Olczyk stated. "He has proven over the years, through a lot of change, that he can keep the Devils in contention every year."
Ed Olczyk had 794 career points in 1,031 games played with 342 goals. He was part of the New York Rangers club when they defeated Vancouver Canucks to win the Stanley Cup back in 1994 along with starting off his career with Chicago Blackhawks back in 1985-1986.
He played in the league for 16 years with a number of teams other than Rangers and Blackhawks, like Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins.
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