The hockey world gathered in Toronto this past weekend to celebrate the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Class, capping off three days of ceremonies, fan events, and emotional tributes at Brookfield Place and Scotiabank Arena.
Festivities began on Saturday with the traditional Ring and Blazer Presentation. The newest class officially received their iconic Hall of Fame blazers and rings from hockey legends, including Serge Savard, Ray Bourque, and Lou Lamoriello.
On Sunday, Nov. 8, fans filled the Esso Great Hall for the annual Esso Inductee Fan Forum. Hosted by TSN’s Gino Reda, the event featured the player inductees trading stories and sharing lighter moments from their careers on the ice. Later that evening, the focus shifted to Scotiabank Arena for the annual Hockey Hall of Fame Game. Before the Toronto Maple Leafs faced off against the New Jersey Devils, the 2026 inductees joined the captains of both clubs at center ice for a special ceremonial puck drop.
The weekend culminated on Monday, Nov. 9, with the formal Gala Celebration and Induction Ceremony at Brookfield Place. Following red-carpet arrivals, the evening delivered a mix of heartfelt reflections and humor from the podium. Highlights included Brian Burke joking about Carey Price bringing him water, and Keith Tkachuk trading banter with the crowd about playing in Toronto. The ceremony also featured emotional tributes from prominent figures across the game, including Brad Marchand, Zdeno Chara, David Poile, Jeremy Roenick, Cammi Granato, and Henrik Sedin.
With a memorable 2026 class officially enshrined, the hockey community now turns its attention toward the Class of 2027.
