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Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton Headline 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Class

Zdeno Chara (33) clears the puck while Joe Thornton (19) gives chase in 2016. | John Hefti-Imagn Images

The Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto grew by eight members Tuesday as the museum announced its Class of 2025.

Among the class's biggest names are defenseman Zdeno Chara and center Joe Thornton. Chara, 48, was the tallest NHL player in history; the Czechoslovakia native primarily known for his years with the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins. Thornton, 45, spent 24 years with four teams—most notably the San Jose Sharks, with whom he won the Hart Trophy in 2006.

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