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Taffy Abel was "The First" Native American in 'The First" USHHOF Class in 1973.

Taffy Abel was "The First" Native American in the Winter Olympics (1924 Silver Medal)

Taffy Abel was "The First" Native American in the NHL (1926 NYR)

Taffy Abel was "The First BIPOC" NHL Player to break the NHL Color Barrier (11-16-1926 NYR)

Taffy Abel was "The First" Native American to win a Stanley Cup (1928 NYR)

Taffy Abel was "The First" Native American to have a 4000+ seat Hockey Stadium named in his honor

 

So, why do you think that Taffy Abel has not been inducted into the HHOF?

 

Willie O'Ree did not break the NHL Color Barrier in 1958 despite what Gary Bettman has said in getting Willie and himself in the HHOF and then falsely getting Willie a US Congressional Gold Medal in 2022 for supposedly breaking the NHL Color Barrier in 1958 (some 32 years after Taffy Abel)

 

More at www.TaffyAbel.comclarence_taffy_abel__flagbearer_team_cap

 

 

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How about Taffy Abel as a HHOF Builder? (Has better Hockey Credentials than HHOF Herb Carnegie)

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To make up for the HHOF passing him over for many years ... throw in a NHL Lester Patrick Trophy to show the love for Indigenous Hockey Players.

 

December 1947: Members of the New York Rangers hockey team gather to honor Lester Patrick, who was their first manager, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. From left to right: Bun Cook, Ching Johnson, Bill Cook, Patrick Lester, Taffy Abel and Frank Boucher.GettyImages-51246332-1000x764.jpg

 

 

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Pierre Turgeon and Tom Barrasso were teammates in Buffalo, as were Pierre Turgeon and Alexander Mogilny.

 

Buffalo Sabres

 

1983-1989 - Tom Barrasso

1987-1992 - Pierre Turgeon

1989-1995 - Alexander Mogilny

 

Clearly, Alexander Mogilny fans are being teased this year with the inductions of Barrasso and Turgeon. This is a sign that Alexander Mogilny will be inducted in 2024. I can't believe no one realized this. Also, they had to induct Tom Barrasso and Mike Vernon this year to make up for Henrik Lundqvist not having any Stanley Cup rings. Mike Vernon is also a tease for other Detroit Red Wings - Henrik Zetterberg and Chris Osgood. So Mogilny, Zetterberg, Osgood, and Brind'Amour or Roenick for 2024. Also, this is not the first time the HHOF is inducting 3 goaltenders in the same year.

 

1945 - Charlie Gardiner, Georges Vezina

1958 - Alec Connell, Hugh Lehman, Paddy Moran

1961 - George Hainsworth, Percy LeSueur, Oliver Seibert

1963 - Riley Hern, John Bower Hutton

1980 - Harry Lumley, Gump Worsley

2020 - Ken Holland, Kim St-Pierre

2023 - Tom Barrasso, Mike Vernon, Henrik Lundqvist

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The inductions of Pierre Turgeon, Tom Barrasso, Mike Vernon, and Henrik Lundqvist this year really opens the door wide for the next 4 years of induction classes, which will most likely include all of the following... 

 

Patrick Marleau, Keith Tkachuk, Pat Verbeek, Jeremy Roenick, Peter Bondra,

Rod Brind’Amour, Alexander Mogilny, Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, Patrik Elias,

Andy Moog, Esa Tikkanen, Theoren Fleury, Curtis Joseph, Chris Osgood

 

It's going to be awesome!

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On 6/22/2023 at 9:44 PM, NHL HHOF said:

 

No video of Mike Gartner and Lanny McDonald calling Tom Barrasso.

 

He attended his 2009 induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, so there is no reason why he would not attend this one.

 

 

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2023 INDUCTION CELEBRATION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023
https://www.hhof.com/induction/induction2023/induction2023.html

 

Highlights from Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 speeches
Turgeon, Barrasso, Lundqvist, Vernon, Hitchcock, Lacroix, Ouellette inducted
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/2023-hockey-hall-of-fame-induction-speech-highlights

 

Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2023 gets induction weekend festivities underway
Honorees receive rings, have plaques displayed ahead of ceremony Monday
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/hockey-hall-of-fame-class-thrilled-to-begin-festivities

 

Hitchcock inspired players to improve on way to Hall of Fame, Gainey says
Landing coaching job with Stars in 1996 paved way to lasting relationship, Cup title
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/ken-hitchcock-2023-hockey-hall-of-fame-testimonial

 

Hitchcock glad to share wisdom with young coaches on way to Hockey Hall of Fame
2023 honoree visited college programs, ran clinics after 2004-05 NHL season was canceled
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/ken-hitchcock-shared-coaching-wisdom-on-way-to-hockey-hall-of-fame

 

Hitchcock's work ethic as coach at every level paved way to Hall of Fame
4th-winningest behind bench in NHL history always 'went out of my way to learn'
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/ken-hitchcock-work-ethic-as-coach-at-every-level-paved-way-to-hall-of-fame

 

Hitchcock humbled by doors opening to Hall of Fame
4th-winningest coach in NHL history exhibits passion for 'my life's work'
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/hitchcock-humbled-by-doors-opening-to-hall-of-fame

 

Lacroix to be honored by grandson's Hall of Fame induction speech
Late Avalanche general manager was 19-year-old goalie's 'best friend'
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/pierre-lacroix-grandson-to-give-hockey-hall-of-fame-induction-speech

 

Lundqvist set example with work ethic on way to Hall of Fame
Goalie ranks 6th on NHL wins list, became 'King Henrik' with Rangers
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/henrik-lundqvists-focus-intensity-paved-way-to-hall-of-fame

 

Lundqvist 'appreciated what he did' on path to Hockey Hall of Fame
Rangers legend 'great goalie but an even better brother,' twin Joel says
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/henrik-lundqvist-work-ethic-led-to-hhof-honor-says-brother-joel

 

Hockey Hall of Fame honorees share memories, laughs at Fan Forum
Class of 2023 members answer questions about career beginnings, toughest opponents
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/hockey-hall-of-fame-honorees-share-memories-at-fan-forum

 

McDonald's Hall of Fame call to former teammate Vernon special moment
'It doesn't get any better' for goalie who led Flames to Stanley Cup in 1989
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/lanny-mcdonald-hall-of-fame-call-to-former-teammate-mike-vernon-special-moment

 

Turgeon’s Hockey Hall of Fame induction follows similar Little League honor
Former forward, being enshrined Monday, will be only member also immortalized in baseball museum
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/pierre-turgeon-part-of-little-league-hockey-halls-of-fame

 

Lundqvist feeling ‘really good’ ahead of Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic
Former Rangers goalie set to put pads back on nearly 3 years after heart surgery
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/henrik-lundqvist-ready-to-play-in-hockey-hall-of-fame-legends-classic

 

Barrasso ‘was glue in net’ for Penguins’ Cup-winning teams, Lemieux says
Goalie helped Pittsburgh win 2 championships, to be inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame on Nov. 13
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/tom-barrasso-was-glue-in-net-for-penguins-cup-winning-teams-lemieux-says

 

Vernon smarts, mental toughness led to Hall of Fame, Hrudey says
2-time Stanley Cup champion goalie played 13 of 19 NHL seasons in hometown of Calgary
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/mike-vernon-smarts-mental-toughness-led-to-hall-of-fame

 

Vernon's confidence, athleticism belied size, earned him spot in Hall of Fame
2-time Stanley Cup winner had 'perfect personality and demeanor' for goalie
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/vernons-confidence-athleticism-belied-size-earned-him-spot-in-hall-of-fame

 

Barrasso built off brilliant 1st NHL season en route to Hall of Fame
Eventual 2-time Cup winner earned Calder, Vezina Trophy honors, was 9th in Hart voting
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/barrasso-built-off-brilliant-1st-nhl-season-en-route-to-hall-of-fame

 

Barrasso, Lundqvist, Vernon have unique bond on way to Hall of Fame
Goalies 'pretty happy right now' after 3 at position to be inducted for 1st time in more than 60 years
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/tom-barrasso-henrik-lundqvist-mike-vernon-unique-bond-on-way-to-hall-of-fame

 

Turgeon excelled far beyond statistics on way to Hall of Fame, Ferraro says
Center's ability to see rink as 'chessboard' made him special teammate, talent
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/pierre-turgeon-excelled-far-beyond-statistics-on-way-to-hall-of-fame

 

Dryden's greatness recalled with 3 goalies entering Hall of Fame
Canadiens legend was enshrined 40 years ago after brilliant career
https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/hockey-hall-of-fame/drydens-greatness-recalled-with-3-goalies-entering-hall-of-fame

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