Yesterday, the Hockey Hall of Fame presented the 2020 induction class. Canadian forward Jarome Iginla and Slovakian forward Marian Hossa have been named first-ballot inductees. Other people elected this year include defensemen Kevin Lowe and Doug Wilson. Kim St-Pierre became the first first woman goaltender inducted in the Hall of Fame. Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland joined the class of 2020 in the builder category.
Iginla is the fourth Black player inducted to the Hall of Fame, joining Grant Fuhr, Angela James, and Willie O’Ree. After being selected number 11 in the first round of the 1995 NHL Entry Draft, he spent 20 seasons in the NHL, recording 1300 (625 + 675) points in 1554 games and winning several awards, including the Maurice Richard and Art Ross trophies during the 2001-02 season and securing his second Maurice Richard Trophy two years later during the 2003-04 season.