Ex-Canadiens goalie Carey Price inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame
The gist
Former Canadiens goalie Carey Price was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the Class of 2026.
The Canadiens then honored him at the Bell Centre after a 15-season, one-team career.
How it unfolded
- Jun 22, 2026Mike Gartner and Ron Francis called Price with news of his election to the Hockey Hall of Fame while he was driving to Kamloops, B.C.
- Nov 7, 2026Price spoke at a media opportunity in the Great Hall at the Hockey Hall of Fame & Museum in Toronto.
- Nov 9, 2026Price was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, in his second year of eligibility.
Key terms
- Hockey Hall of Fame
- A museum and hall of fame in Toronto dedicated to the history of ice hockey and its players, teams and trophies.
- Hart
- Annual NHL award given to the player judged most valuable to his team, voted by hockey writers.
- Vezina
- Annual NHL award given to the goaltender judged best at his position, voted by general managers.
Source: Wikipedia