Veteran NHL stars Joe Pavelski, Zach Parise, and Scott Gomez are set to headline the prestigious 2025 class of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. Joining them are Olympic gold medalist women`s defender Tara Mounsey and acclaimed photographer Bruce Bennett, all of whom will be honored at an induction ceremony in St. Paul, Minnesota. USA Hockey officially announced the five distinguished inductees on Wednesday.
Mike Trimboli, President of USA Hockey, remarked, “The caliber of talent in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025 is truly exceptional. Their remarkable contributions have significantly advanced our sport and continue to resonate even now.”
Gomez holds the distinction of being one of the first Latino players in the league and the inaugural player from Alaska to reach such heights. He famously secured two Stanley Cups with the New Jersey Devils. Throughout their extensive careers, Gomez, Pavelski, and Parise collectively amassed 53 seasons in the NHL and proudly represented the U.S. at various Olympic Games.
Mounsey played a pivotal role in the U.S. team`s historic win of the first-ever women’s hockey gold medal at the 1998 Games and was part of the squad that reached the finals in 2002. Over his five-decade career, Bennett has captured iconic moments from nearly 6,000 NHL and international hockey games.