What Happened
Carey Price was officially enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday in downtown Toronto. He was inducted as part of the 2026 class, which also included Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk, and Cindy Curley in the player category. Builder Brian Burke was also enshrined during the ceremony. Price, who spent his entire 15-season NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, delivered a speech reflecting on his early career aspirations.
"I was walking down a red carpet, just like in the Bell Centre. As I was walking, I approached a mountain of a figure. It was Patrick Roy, the very image of what I wanted to be," Carey Price said during his speech.
"It's pretty special to be able to look around," Price said before adding with a smile: "I was hoping to get the chance to shoot on myself downstairs."
Key Details
- Price won the Hart and Vezina Trophies in 2015.
- He was the No. 5 overall pick in the 2005 NHL Draft.
- Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk, and Cindy Curley were also inducted as players.
- Brian Burke was inducted as a builder.
- The ceremony was held in downtown Toronto.
- Price played all 15 of his NHL seasons for the Montreal Canadiens.
What It Means
Price's induction cements his legacy as one of the premier goaltenders of his era, particularly following his dominant 2015 season where he captured both the league MVP and top goaltender awards. Joining the Hall of Fame alongside contemporaries like Bergeron and Rinne highlights a significant era of NHL excellence. His induction also marks the formal recognition of his long tenure and impact with the Montreal Canadiens organization.
What's Next
The 2026 induction class is now complete with these five players and one builder. No further inductions are scheduled for this specific class based on the provided material.