Yzerman, Hull, Robitaille, Leetch Headed to NHL Hall

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 23, 2009 4:42 PM CDT

(Newser) – This year's NHL Hall of Fame class is a stellar one, TSN reports. All three forwards inducted—Brett Hull, Steve Yzerman, and Luc Robitaille—are among the top 10 scorers in pro hockey history. Brian Leetch, meanwhile, was a two-time winner of the Norris Trophy,... Read full story »

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