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Hockey Hall of Fame Announces 2009 Inductees
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Toronto, Canada - Bill Hay, Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame's Board of Directors and Jim Gregory, Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame's Selection Committee, announced today that Brett Hull, Brian Leetch, Luc Robitaille and Steve Yzerman have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Player Category. In the Builder Category, Lou Lamoriello was elected. The vote took place today at the annual meeting of the Selection Committee in Toronto.
Brett Hull "It is hard to put into words what this means to me; especially since I'm joining my father in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Simply getting to the NHL was a challenge for me, and I would like to thank all of my supporters who made many sacrifices on my behalf."
AWARDS Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (1990) Hart Memorial Trophy (1991) Lester B. Pearson Award (1991) Stanley Cup (1999 & 2002)
Brian Leetch "I am humbled and excited by this honour, particularly since for me it is difficult to think of myself as a member of the Hall of Fame. My hockey career has been a long and enjoyable process. I am appreciative of all those who have helped me. From my father as my youth coach, to Mark Messier who helped me out so much -- both on and off the ice surface."
AWARDS Calder Memorial Trophy (1989) Norris Trophy (1992, 1997) Conn Smythe Trophy (1994) Stanley Cup (1994)
Luc Robitaille "My goal was always just to play in the NHL and I never dreamed of anything beyond that. To be honoured in the same room as The Rocket, Guy Lafleur and Wayne Gretzky is a tremendous honour."
AWARDS Calder Memorial Trophy (1987) NHL First All-Star Team (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993) Stanley Cup (2002)
Steve Yzerman "It is a tremendous honour to receive this news. I want to thank the Selection Committee for recognizing my contributions - I truly had chills down my spine when I got the news."
AWARDS Lester B. Pearson Award (1989) Conn Smythe Trophy (1998) Frank J. Selke Trophy (2000) Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (2003) Stanely Cup (1997, 1998, 2002)
Lou Lamoriello "This award is completely unexpected. Over my career I have been fortunate to have been associated with great players and coaches, and this award recognizes their contributions to my career."
AWARDS Lester Patrick Trophy (1992) Unico National Vince Lombardi Award for Professional Sports Achievement (2000) Stanely Cup (1995, 2000 & 2003)
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