Hall of Fame Honoured Members

Bryan Berard (Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta)

EHSL Career Stats: 5 Seasons, 390 GP, 62 G, 179 A, 241 PTS, 2 Challenge Cups

Bryan Berard was a star on the Toronto blue line for their two Challenge Cup seasons and posted excellent offensive numbers as a defenseman throughout his career. His career was temporarily cut short because of an eye injury incurred in a game against the Ottawa Senators, but he accomplished a great deal while he was here. In addition to his two championship rings, he was also nominated for the Norris Trophy twice, although mysteriously he was never voted onto the first or second all star team. He retired while with the Philadelphia Flyers, and after a year away from the game, he returned to play for the Atlanta Thrashers.

Ray Bourque (Detroit, Boston, Los Angeles, Columbus)

EHSL Career Stats: 5 Seasons, 408 GP, 78 G, 276 A, 354 PTS, +185

Ray Bourque may be the greatest defenseman ever to step onto an EHSL ice surface. He was the ultimate defenseman, and proved it every year as he was consistently one of the top scorers among all blueliners in the EHSL. Bourque has plenty of trophies and accolades, including two Norris Trophies (Season 2 and Season 5), as well as being the all-time defenseman scoring leader at the time of his retirement. He provided excitement to the fans of the four teams he played for in Detroit, Boston, Los Angeles, and Columbus. While he never did get the championship he so desperately sought, he will always be regarded as one of the game's legends.

Dino Ciccarelli (Whitehorse Mustangs)

EHSL Career Stats: 2 Seasons, 159 GP, 26 G, 42 A, 68 PTS

Dino Ciccarelli came to the EHSL after a Hall of Fame NHL career and was one of the top players on the Whitehorse Mustangs during his two seasons here. He provided scoring ability and leadership to the young and now defunct Mustangs team. Ciccarelli retired from the EHSL after the Mustangs folded at the end of season 2.

Wendel Clark (Toronto, Ottawa, Boston)

EHSL Career Stats: 3 Seasons, 230 GP, 41 G, 48 A, 89 PTS

Wendel Clark started and finished his career in Toronto with stops in Ottawa and Boston in between. Over his career he provided a scoring flare to his teams and a constant source of grit, determination, and intensity. His firey style of play earned him a spot in the hearts of the fans, and was always a player who could turn the momentum of a game and bring a crowd to their feet. He received a five minute standing ovation at the Air Canada Center when the team honoured him upon his retirement. While his EHSL numbers may not have ranked among the elite of the league, the essence of Clark's play went far beyond the numbers.

Paul Coffey (Carolina, Calgary, Dallas, Ottawa, Boston, Whitehorse, San Francisco)

EHSL Career Stats: 5 Seasons, 404 GP, 38 G, 139 A, 177 PTS

The EHSL never saw Paul Coffey in his prime, as he came to the league to conclude a career that started with an outstanding 20+ year run in the NHL. But during his time here, he was a valuable member of every team he played for. He played for quite a few teams. Carolina, San Francisco, Whitehorse, Boston, Dallas, Ottawa, and Calgary were all home for Coffey at some point. And while he did get around, he certainly knew his way around the hockey rink, posting 177 points from the blue line in 404 games. He was a force for the Hurricanes and will always be remembered as their first Hall of Fame inductee.

Vyacheslav Feitsov (Dallas Stars)

EHSL Career Stats: 2 Seasons, 158 GP, 15 G, 65 A, 80 PTS, 20 +/-

Slava Fetisov was one of the game's premier defensive players over his 21 year professional career. He was one of the best defensemen in the Russian hockey league's history and played 8 outstanding NHL seasons before scoring 80 points on the Dallas blue line in 2 EHSL seasons.

Grant Fuhr (Whitehorse Mustangs, Ottawa Senators)

EHSL Career Stats: 2 Seasons, 123 GP, 3.01 GAA, .901 Save %, 60 Wins, 56 Losses, 13 Ties, 8 Shutouts

Grant Fuhr will be better remembered for his cup-winning years with the Edmonton Oilers of the NHL, but he finished his career in the EHSL as a valued member of two franchises. He led an undermanned Mustangs team to the playoffs in his first season and when he left, that team floundered. In Ottawa the next year, he took the Senators to their best result in current franchise history. Fuhr's .901 Save % was an outstanding result considering the era he played in, where scoring was at an extremely high level.

Mike Gartner (San Francisco Friendly)

EHSL Career Stats: 2 Seasons, 155 GP, 78 G, 81 A, 159 PTS, -62 +/-

Mike Gartner has excelled in every league he has ever played in. As one of pro hockey's all time leading goal scorers, Gartner definitely left his mark on the EHSL. In his two seasons in the league, Gartner scored 39 goals in each season and totalled 159 career points. He was one of the league's top players both seasons and led the San Francisco Friendly both years of his tenure there. He was a great leader and a great player, a legend in his own time.

Wayne Gretzky (Boston, Sarnia, Toronto)

EHSL Career Stats: 2 seasons, 150 GP, 80 G, 139 A, 219 PTS, 90 +/-, 1 Selke Award, 2 Lady Byng Trophies

Wayne Gretzky is without a doubt the greatest player of all time. His two seasons in the EHSL were nothing short of amazing. In his first season he played with Toronto and Sarnia where he collected 50 goals, 80 assists and 130 points to finish 4th overall in the scoring race. While battling through injuries and trade rumours in his second season with Sarnia and Boston, The Great One led the way for both teams by collecting 30 goals and 59 assists for 89 points. While his ranking as 7th in the All-Time EHSL Points Standings does not compare to the numbers he collected in the NHL, his finish to his pro career in the EHSL will leave an indelible mark in the history books of the EHSL.

Dominik Hasek (Columbus, Calgary, Buffalo, Montreal, NY Rangers)

EHSL Career Stats: 7 seasons, 556 GP, 314-164-64 record, 2.39 GAA, .905 Save %, 65 shutouts, 2 Vezina Awards, 2 Jennings Trophies, 1 Appearance in the Challenge Cup Finals

Dominik Hasek could be the greatest goalie ever to play in the EHSL. The Dominator, as he is known, played for five EHSL teams, but will probably be remembered best for his time with Columbus, where he took the Blue Jackets to the Challenge Cup Finals. He is a two-time winner of both the Vezina Award (Best goalie) and the Jennings Trophy (Lowest GAA). He currently holds the record for the most career shutouts with 65, 17 better than the second place man on the list, Patrick Roy. His career save percentage of .905 is also the best in league history among starting goalies, while he has the 3rd best GAA of all time and the third most wins in league history at the time of his retirement. While he never did get the Challenge Cup ring he so desired during his career, his individual play will be hard for any goalie to top and he did lead Columbus to a Western Conference title and won an Olympic gold medal in 1998 with the Czech Republic olympic team.

Dale Hunter (Ottawa, Dallas)

EHSL Career Stats: 2 Seasons, 128 GP, 26 G, 45 A, 71 PTS, -5 +/-

Dale Hunter's time in the EHSL was no reflection of his entire pro career. His final year in the league was plagued by injuries that held him back and forced him to contribute on defense. Hunter had an excellent 58 point season with Dallas in his first EHSL season and was a fiesty pugilist, outstanding two way forward, and a great leader throughout his time in the EHSL.

Vladamir Konstantinov (Minnesota Northstars)

EHSL Career Stats: 2 Seasons, 158 GP, 14 G, 77 A, 91 PTS, 57 +/-

Vladdy Konstantinov was one of the league's truly great two way defensemen. In his two years in the EHSL, he had 91 points including an outstanding 77 assists and a superb +57 +/- rating. Konstantinov was the top defenseman for the Minnesota Northstars in the past two seasons. His career was cut short because of a limousine accident but he will always be remembered as a unbelievably talented defenseman.

Jari Kurri (Calgary Flames)

EHSL Career Stats: 2 Seasons, 73 GP, 20 G, 27 A, 47 PTS, 27 +/-

Jari Kurri was among the professional hockey players to finish his professional career in the EHSL after a great NHL career. Kurri battled injuries during his time here and only played in five games in his final series. His EHSL career consisted only of 47 points in 73 games but his playoff career was outstanding. He has 22 points in Calgary's run to the finals in Season 1 and had 5 points in his final playoff run, which equalled the number of games he played that season. Always a great scorer and great leader, Flames fans will always remember Jari Kurri.

Pat Lafontaine (San Francisco Friendly)

EHSL Career Stats: 2 Seasons, 147 GP, 30 G, 35 A, 65 PTS, -18 +/-

Pat Lafontaine was one of the leaders on the San Francisco Friendly. His play helped guide the team through their cinderella run to the Final Four in Season 1. His first season in the EHSL was by far his most successful as he scored 23 goals and had 27 assists for a solid 50 point season in only 71 games. Lafontaine made his mark in hockey before he came to the EHSL and was a respected leader because of it.

Mario Lemieux (Columbus, Toronto, Dallas)

EHSL Career Stats: 2 Seasons, 193 GP, 101 G, 126 A, 227 PTS, 10 +/-, 1 Challenge Cup

Mario Lemieux's time in the EHSL was just as magical as his time in any other league he has played in throughout his career. The Magnificent One's 180 point total in two seasons ranked 12th overall at the time of his retirement. In his first season with Dallas, Lemieux had 46 goals and 95 points as the Stars' top player. In his second season in Toronto, Lemieux had 35 goals and was a key contributor in the Leafs' Challenge Cup run. He ended his career the way he always wanted to, with the Cup in his arms above his head. Lemieux left the EHSL as a true champion and will always be remembered that way.

Kevin Lowe (Buffalo Sabres)

EHSL Career Stats: 2 Seasons, 162 GP, 3 G, 23 A, 26 PTS, 27 +/-

Kevin Lowe's greatness is definitely not shown in his numbers. Lowe is one of the league's great defenders who shows up every night and gives it his all. In his two seasons in the EHSL, Lowe never missed a game and was as reliable defensively as they come. A tough warrior in his own zone, Kevin Lowe was a strong leader on Buffalo where his role was as a teacher to the young players on that franchise. Lowe was an all star in his final season and was one of the game's all time great defensemen.

Andy Moog (San Francisco Friendly)

EHSL Career Stats: 2 Seasons, 104 GP, 29-44-7 record, 2.98 GAA, .895 Save %, 5 shutouts

Andy Moog was the key to the success of the San Francisco Friendly. He led them to the Final Four in his first season and almost led them to another upset of the Colorado Avalanche the next year. His 5 shutouts and .895 Save % are franchise records, and his career playoff record of 14-12 is among the best of all goalies in the league. Moog will receive the distinct honour of being the first goaltender elected into the EHSL Hall of Fame.

John Vanbiesbrouck (Winnipeg, Anaheim, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Detroit)

EHSL Career Stats: 5 Seasons, 166 GP, 72-48-9 record, 2.95 GAA, .891 Save %, 5 shutouts

John Vanbiesbrouck, like so many other great players, played the best years of his career before arriving in the EHSL, but he made his mark in this league as well. "The Beezer" spent the majority of his EHSL career in a support role, but he will always be remembered for his dream season in Winnipeg, when he led the Winnipeg Jets from last place the year before to first place in the Central Division. He then carried the Jets on a successful playoff run, where they came within one win of making it to the Challenge Cup Finals, before they eventually lost Game 7 to Colorado in the Season 2 Western Conference Finals. The Jets folded before the next season, but on opening night this year, the reborn Winnipeg Jets honoured Vanbiesbrouck's number 34 to remind them of the great season when John Vanbiesbrouck gave the people of Winnipeg a reason to cheer.

Hall Of Fame Coaches and General Managers

Scotty Bowman (Detroit Red Wings)

EHSL Career Stats: 7 Seasons, 370-158-52 regular season record, 30-21 playoff record, 1 Challenge Cup Championship.

Scotty Bowman is still coaching the Detroit Red Wings, but his performance behind the bench has already earned him a spot in the Hall of Fame. Scotty has made the Red Wings one of the greatest franchises in the history of the league, and his career reached its pinnacle in Season 3 when he guided the Detroit Red Wings to the Challenge Cup.

Don Cherry (Calgary Flames)

EHSL Career Stats: 2 Seasons, 80-72-10 regular season record, 20-15 playoff record, 1 Western Conference Championship.

Don Cherry earned the right to be the first coach in the Hall of Fame by being the best coach currently retired. His two year career as coach of the Flames were highly successful. He led a seemingly weak team to the Challenge Cup Finals in his first year and forever made his mark on the league. He will be missed behind the Calgary bench.

Josh Flynn (Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers)

EHSL Career Stats: 7 Seasons, 402-133-45 regular season record, 76-28 playoff record, 3 Challenge Cup Championships, 1 Glen Sather Award.

Josh Flynn not only founded the EHSL, he also ran the most successful franchise in the early history of the league. In his first five seasons as the general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, he built a team that won three Challenge Cups, set records for the most points in a single season, the best winning percentage in a single season, and sent his team to the Eastern Conference Finals in five consecutive seasons, during which the Leafs also captured five consecutive division titles. He is a fitting selection as the first general manager to be inducted into the EHSL Hall of Fame.

Eyal Geiger (Detroit Red Wings)

EHSL Career Stats: 7 Seasons, 370-158-52 regular season record, 65-48 playoff record, 1 Challenge Cup Championship, 2 Finals Appearances.

Eyal Geiger is the architecht of the Detroit Red Wings franchise, a team that has been a powerhouse every year since the league started. Often referred to as the longest-running dynasty in the league, the Red Wings, under Geiger's leadership, have won a Challenge Cup (Season 3) and in Season 7, they set records for wins, points, winning percentage, and longest unbeaten streak during the season, and then went all the way to Game 7 of the Challenge Cup Finals before losing that series to the Islanders. Year in and year out, the Red Wings have been among the elite teams in the Western Conference, and thanks to good management on the part of Geiger, they have been able to keep the same core of star players on their roster for many years. In addition to his work with the Red Wings, Geiger has also served as league VP since Season 3, has worked as an agent, and was the commissioner of EHSL Europe for two seasons.

Pat Quinn (Toronto Maple Leafs)

EHSL Career Stats: 7 Seasons, 405-129-46 regular season record, 73-26 playoff record, 3 Challenge Cup Championships, 1 Jack Adams Award.

No coach has a better record than the Leafs' bench boss, Pat Quinn. Quinn is poised to earn his 300th win of his EHSL career this season, and if he can do it, he will be the first coach to reach that historic plateau. He is the only coach to win two Challenge Cups and already has a Jack Adams Award to his credit, which he earned in Season 1 as the Leafs' head coach.