Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2007 Prepared by 00501508

Introduction Every year, the NHL inducts players into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada Players are first eligible a minimum 3 years after retiring There is a maximum of 4 players selected each year The Class of 2007 bolstered arguably one of the best lineups March 26, 2008

Every year, the NHL inducts players into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, Canada

Players are first eligible a minimum 3 years after retiring

There is a maximum of 4 players selected each year

The Class of 2007 bolstered arguably one of the best lineups

Ron Francis Bio Known as the ‘Model of Consistency’ Finished NHL career with: Third all-time in games played Second all-time in assists Fourth all-time in points Two Stanley Cup rings Three time Lady Byng Trophy winner for most sportsmanlike conduct Frank J. Selke Trophy for best defensive forward March 26, 2008

Known as the ‘Model of Consistency’

Finished NHL career with:

Third all-time in games played

Second all-time in assists

Fourth all-time in points

Two Stanley Cup rings

Three time Lady Byng Trophy winner for most sportsmanlike conduct

Frank J. Selke Trophy for best defensive forward

Ron Francis Stats March 26, 2008 Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) Weight: 200 lb (92 kg) Years played: 1981-2004 Position: Centre Shoots: Left Games Played Goals Assists Points Penalty Minutes Regular Season 1731 549 1249 1798 979 Playoffs 171 46 97 143 95

Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)

Weight: 200 lb (92 kg)

Years played: 1981-2004

Position: Centre

Shoots: Left

Al MacInnis Bio Known for ‘The Hardest Shot’ Finished NHL career with: Third all-time points for a defensemen 15 All-Star game appearances Stanley Cup ring Conn-Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP Seven time winner of the ‘hardest shot’ contest James Norris Memorial Trophy for Defenseman of the year March 26, 2008

Known for ‘The Hardest Shot’

Finished NHL career with:

Third all-time points for a defensemen

15 All-Star game appearances

Stanley Cup ring

Conn-Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP

Seven time winner of the ‘hardest shot’ contest

James Norris Memorial Trophy for Defenseman of the year

Al MacInnis Stats March 26, 2008 Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) Weight: 200 lb (92 kg) Years played: 1981-2004 Position: Defenceman Shoots: Right Games Played Goals Assists Points Penalty Minutes Regular Season 1416 340 934 1274 1501 Playoffs 177 39 121 160 255

Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)

Weight: 200 lb (92 kg)

Years played: 1981-2004

Position: Defenceman

Shoots: Right

Mark Messier Bio Known as the ‘Greatest Leader’ Finished NHL career with: Second all-time points Second all-time games played Second all-time playoff points Six time Stanley Cup Champion Two time winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy as League MVP Only athlete to captain two separate teams to the championship March 26, 2008

Known as the ‘Greatest Leader’

Finished NHL career with:

Second all-time points

Second all-time games played

Second all-time playoff points

Six time Stanley Cup Champion

Two time winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy as League MVP

Only athlete to captain two separate teams to the championship

Mark Messier Stats March 26, 2008 Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) Weight: 205 lb (93 kg) Years played: 1978-2004 Position: Centre Shoots: Left Games Played Goals Assists Points Penalty Minutes Regular Season 1756 694 1193 1887 1910 Playoffs 236 109 186 295 244

Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)

Weight: 205 lb (93 kg)

Years played: 1978-2004

Position: Centre

Shoots: Left

Known as ‘Hockey’s Hardest Hitter’ Finished NHL career with: 13 All-Star game appearances Three time Stanley Cup Champion Among leaders in most games played Known more for his defensive skill than his stats show on paper Countless clean open-ice hits that have made opponents unconscious Conn-Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP Scott Stevens Bio March 26, 2008

Known as ‘Hockey’s Hardest Hitter’

Finished NHL career with:

13 All-Star game appearances

Three time Stanley Cup Champion

Among leaders in most games played

Known more for his defensive skill than his stats show on paper

Countless clean open-ice hits that have made opponents unconscious

Conn-Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP

Scott Stevens Stats March 26, 2008 Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) Weight: 210 lb (95 kg) Years played: 1982-2004 Position: Defenceman Shoots: Left Games Played Goals Assists Points +/- Penalty Minutes Regular Season 1635 196 712 908 393 2785 Playoffs 233 26 92 118 34 378

Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)

Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)

Years played: 1982-2004

Position: Defenceman

Shoots: Left

Points Per Game Analysis This chart shows how each player has produced throughout the regular season compared to the playoffs by a statistical analysis of Points per Game Mark Messier’s performance was greater in the playoffs than the regular season

This chart shows how each player has produced throughout the regular season compared to the playoffs by a statistical analysis of Points per Game

Mark Messier’s performance was greater in the playoffs than the regular season

References http://thesportscorner.wordpress.com/2007/11/12/top-of-the-class/ http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=485 http://en.wikipedia.org Thank you! March 26, 2008

http://thesportscorner.wordpress.com/2007/11/12/top-of-the-class/

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=485

http://en.wikipedia.org

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