Carey Price and Patrice Bergeron Lead 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Class

When the call came in June that he’d be joining the Hockey Hall of Fame, Carey Price was, of course, on the road – literally. The former Montreal Canadiens netminder was driving to visit his grandmother in the hospital when his phone lit up with a familiar caller ID that read, “Hockey Hall of Fame.”

“I was on my way to see my grandmother,” Price recalled, a grin evident even through the interview. “The Hall of Fame showed up on my truck’s screen and I was thrilled. I got to spend the rest of the day with my grandma, who was on the mend. It was a blessed day.”

That moment feels like a perfect bookend to a career that began in a remote corner of British Columbia, where long bus rides and endless flights were the price of chasing a hockey dream. After 15 seasons in a Canadiens jersey, a Hart Trophy, a Vezina, and a gold‑medal‑winning run with Team Canada, Price finally reached Hall‑of‑Fame eligibility in his second year and was welcomed with a standing ovation on Monday.

He isn’t alone on the list. Alongside him, Patrice Bergeron – the quietly relentless Boston Bruins captain – shares the spotlight. The duo is joined by a mix of past and present greats: veteran goalie Pekka Rinne, power‑forward Keith Tkachuk, and women’s hockey pioneer Cindy Curley, all inducted in the player category. Builder Brian Burke, long‑time NHL executive and former general manager, rounds out the class.

“It’s been a long road to get here,” Price said, his voice tinged with gratitude. “I’m extremely thankful for the journey and everything I’ve learned – not just about hockey, but about life.” Those words echo a sentiment shared by many of the inductees, each of whom has navigated its own winding path to this moment.

For Price, the honor is especially sweet because it arrives just months after a personal milestone: his grandmother’s recovery, a reminder that the victories on the ice are only part of the story. As the Hall of Fame ceremony unfolds, fans will celebrate not only the accolades but the human moments that made those careers possible.

With the ceremony set for Monday, the hockey world will pause to salute a class that bridges generations, genders, and roles – a reminder that greatness isn’t confined to a single position or era.