HOCKEY HALL of FAME NEWS and EVENTS JOURNAL INDUCTION SPOTLIGHT TSN/RDS BROADCAST ZONE RECENT ACQUISITIONS SPRING 2015 CORPORATE MATTERS LETTER FROM THE INDUCTION 2015 • The annual elections meeting of the Selection Committee VICe-CHAIR will be held in Toronto on June 28 & 29, 2015 (with the announcement of the 2015 inductees on June 29th). Dear Teammates: • The Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Celebration will be held on Monday, November 9, 2015. Not long after another successful Graig Abel/HHOF Induction Celebration last November, the closely knit hockey community mourned the loss of two of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING the game’s most accomplished and respected individuals in Pat • Scotty Bowman, David Branch, Brian Burke, Marc de Foy, Mike Gartner and Anders Quinn and Jean Beliveau. I have been privileged to get to know Hedberg were re-appointed each to a further term on the Selection Committee for the and work with these distinguished gentlemen throughout my 2015, 2016 and 2017 selection proceedings. life in hockey and like many others I was particularly heartened • The general voting Members ratified new By-law Nos. 25 and 26 which, among other by the outstanding tributes that spoke volumes to their impact amendments, provide for improved voting procedures applicable to all categories of on our great sport. Honoured Membership (visit HHOF.com for full transcripts). Although Chair of the Board for little more than a year, Pat left his mark on the Hockey Hall of Fame, overseeing the recruitment BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nominated by: of new members to the Selection Committee, initiating the Lanny McDonald, Chair (1) Corporate Governance Committee first comprehensive selection process review which led to Jim Gregory, Vice-Chair National Hockey League several by-law amendments, and establishing new and renewed Murray Costello Corporate Governance Committee partnerships. At its recent meeting to appoint a successor to the Bill Daly National Hockey League Ron DeGregorio USA Hockey, Inc. Chair, the Board of Directors expressed their appreciation for the René Fasel International Ice Hockey Federation many contributions that Pat Quinn made to the Hall including Donald Fehr National Hockey League Players’ Association fifteen years as a member of the Selection Committee. Rob Ford City of Toronto Mark Grimes City of Toronto Doug Holyday (2) Corporate Governance Committee Coinciding with this edition of Teammates, I am very pleased to Stephen Holyday City of Toronto announce, on behalf of the Board of Directors, the appointment Stewart Johnston Corporate Governance Committee of Lanny McDonald as Chair of the Board effective July 1, 2015. The Pat LaFontaine National Hockey League appointment is further acknowledgement of Lanny’s leadership Geoff Molson National Hockey League Ian Morrison Corporate Governance Committee abilities and his success both on and off the ice which in the Cam Neely National Hockey League confidence of the Board will have a highly positive influence on Bob Nicholson Hockey Canada the Hall’s operations. Glen Sather National Hockey League Larry Tanenbaum National Hockey League I would like to extend our thanks and best regards to all of our stakeholders/“Teammates.” We look forward to some exciting hockey during this year’s playoffs and championships at all levels. SELECTION COMMITTEE John Davidson, Chair Dublin, OH Jim Gregory, Chair Emeritus Toronto, ON Sincerely, Scott Bowman East Amherst, NY David Branch Toronto, ON Brian Burke Calgary, AB Colin Campbell Toronto, ON Bob Clarke Ocean City, NJ Jim Gregory Marc de Foy Longueuil, PQ Eric Duhatschek Calgary, AB Vice-Chair (Interim Chair) Mike Emrick Port Huron, MI Michael Farber Verdun, PQ Mike Gartner Richmond Hill, ON Anders Hedberg Lidingo, SWE Igor Larionov Bloomfield Hills, MI COVER IMAGE Lanny McDonald (2) Calgary, AB The Class of 2014. From left to right: David Poile Nashville, TN Dominik Hasek, Peter Forsberg, Bill McCreary, Rob Blake and Luc Robitaille Santa Monica, CA Mike Modano during their official Peter Stastny St. Louis, MO Inductee photo shoot. Bill Torrey West Palm Beach, FL Finn O’Hara/HHOF (1) Commencing July 1, 2015 (2) Ending June 30, 2015 2 TEAMMATES SPRING 2015 MeDia ReLease HOCKEY HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIR OF THE BOARD Honoured Member Lanny McDonald to assume Chair position on July 1, 2015 TORONTO (MARCH 25, 2015) – Jim Gregory, Special Olympics beginning in his NHL asset to the Hall and its continued growth Vice-Chair of the Hockey Hall of Fame, rookie season. and development.” announced today that one of hockey’s “As a perennial supporter since his “I am thrilled and honoured for this most renowned team leaders, Lanny induction in 1992 and a member of the opportunity to contribute at the Board McDonald, will become the next Chair Selection Committee for the past nine level in support of the best sports hall of the Board effective July 1, 2015. This years, Lanny is familiar with the affairs of of fame and museum in the world,” said appointment to fill the vacancy left by the Hockey Hall of Fame just as the hockey McDonald. “The Hockey Hall of Fame the untimely passing of Pat Quinn on world remembers his achievements is a very special place to me, as it is to November 23, 2014, was confirmed at during his outstanding playing career,” hockey fans of all ages, and having served the Board of Directors meeting held this said Gregory. “While Lanny is highly on the Selection Committee under the morning in Toronto with the effective recognized as an exceptional hockey stewardship of Jim Gregory, Bill Hay, Pat date to occur following McDonald’s final player, he is also a dedicated family man, Quinn and John Davidson, I appreciate meeting as a member of the Selection community benefactor, philanthropist the tremendous effort that goes into Committee in June. and successful businessman whose this institution celebrated for honouring Drafted fourth overall in 1973, leadership qualities will be a valuable excellence in the game of hockey.” McDonald enjoyed sixteen prolific seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Rockies and Calgary Flames, “i aM tHRiLLeD anD HonouReD foR retiring as a champion on the heels tHis oppoRtunity to ContRibute of the Flames’ Stanley Cup victory in at tHe boaRD LeveL in suppoRt of tHe best spoRts HaLL of faMe anD MuseuM in tHe WoRLD.” “WHiLe Lanny is HigHLy LANNY McDoNALD. ReCognizeD as an exCeptionaL HoCkey pLayeR, He is aLso a DeDiCateD faMiLy Man, CoMMunity benefaCtoR, pHiLantHRopist anD suCCessfuL businessMan WHose LeaDeRsHip quaLities WiLL be a vaLuabLe asset to tHe HaLL anD its ContinueD gRoWtH anD DeveLopMent.” 1989. He remained with the Flames in a management capacity for several years and he also became involved with Hockey Canada contributing to Team Canada’s 2001 World Championship entry and the 2002 gold medal-winning Olympic squad. Together with family business ventures in craft brewing and real estate development, McDonald has proudly supported many charities, in particular, through his long-time association with SPRING 2015 TEAMMATES 3 SPOTLIGHT 2014 induction Peter Forsberg delivers his Induction speech within the stately setting of Allen Lambert Galleria located above the Hockey Hall of Fame. Dave Sandford /HHOF Dave Sandford /HHOF Graig Abel/HHOF Hockey Hall of Fame Board of Director Vice-Chair Jim Gregory drops the ceremonial puck between captains Joe Sakic (left) and Mats Sundin at the sold out Haggar Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic. Flanking the three are Bill McCreary, Mike Modano and Jason Burns (representing his father) to their left and Peter Forsberg, Dominik Hasek and Rob Blake to their right. 4 TEAMMATES SPRING 2015 With a row of Honoured Members peering from the background, Dominik Hasek signs the Official Honoured Members Registrar at Monday’s Gala. Graig Abel/HHOF 2015 Inductee Bill McCreary returns to the ice to officiate the Haggar Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic. Dave Sandford/HHOF Dave Sandford /HHOF Rob Blake (left) is presented his Honoured Member plaque from former teammate and Honoured Member Ray Bourque. Doug Johnson/HHOF Graig Abel/HHOF A video tribute of the late Pat Burns brought the Air Mike Modano (centre) dons his new Honoured Member Blazer during the Pre-Induction Ceremony at the Canada Centre crowd to its feet at the Haggar Hockey Haggar Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic on the Sunday of Induction Weekend. Presenting the blazer Hall of Fame Legends Classic. are long-time Selection Committee member Murray Costello (left) and Selection Committee Chair Emeritus Jim Gregory. SPRING 2015 TEAMMATES 5 TSN/RDS BROADCAst ZONE he Hockey Hall of Fame has recently unveiled a series of new interactive experiences within the TSN/RDS Broadcast Zone, an area dedicated to providing an immersive, entertaining and educational T first-hand look at television hockey broadcasting. Using state-of-the-art technology, guests can explore and experience the TV broadcast world from a variety of angles, both on and off the camera. TSN/RDS BROADCAst PODS In the updated TSN/RDS Broadcast Pods, overlooking the NHLPA Game Time model rink attraction, TSN guides James Duthie and Alain Crete help guests choose from a menu of classic hockey games and then put them behind the microphone to try their hand at calling the action. A wide selection of clips are available, from memorable NHL moments to classic international women’s hockey. TheCisco GameCAM Video System records every broadcast so guests can immediately download and share their experience with family and friends via social media. 6 TEAMMATES SPRING 2015 TSN TOP 10 CHALLENGE At the new TSN Top 10 Challenge, guests are invited to watch and rank an assortment of 10 highlight segments, based on various pre-produced TSN Top 10 themed features, which run simultaneously on a tower grid of high-definition video wall displays. The users’ results are then matched to the actual ratings determined by the hockey gurus at TSN.