Former Bruins captain Zdeno Chara elected to Hockey Hall of Fame class

Former Boston Bruins captain and defenseman Zdeno Chara has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Chara served as the Bruins’ team captain for his entire 14-year stint with the team, playing in 1,023 games and totaling 148 goals, 333 assists and 481 points. Chara helped bring a Stanley Cup to Boston in 2011, the team’s first in nearly 40 years. Chara won the Norris Trophy during the 2009-2009 season, an award that honors the NHL’s top defenseman.The Slovakian native will be officially inducted into the Hall of Fame during a celebration on Nov. 10 in Toronto.

BOSTON —

Former Boston Bruins captain and defenseman Zdeno Chara has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.

Chara served as the Bruins’ team captain for his entire 14-year stint with the team, playing in 1,023 games and totaling 148 goals, 333 assists and 481 points.

Chara helped bring a Stanley Cup to Boston in 2011, the team’s first in nearly 40 years.

Chara won the Norris Trophy during the 2009-2009 season, an award that honors the NHL’s top defenseman.

The Slovakian native will be officially inducted into the Hall of Fame during a celebration on Nov. 10 in Toronto.