Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation Mikhail Degtiarev praised the former striker of Detroit and the Russian national team Pavel Datsyuk with his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, highlighting that this is an important event for Russian sport.
Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Toronto.
— Pavel Datsyuk officially entered the Hockey Hall of Fame, and this is truly a big event for Russian sport.
Pavel is not just a talented player, but a true professional who, through his work and skills, left a bright mark in the history of world hockey.
His achievements in the NHL are enough to impress anyone: 918 points in 953 games, two Stanley Cups, three Selkie Trophies for best defensive play among forwards and four Lady Byng Trophies for his gentlemanly behavior on the ice. But there was also Olympic gold and victories with Russian clubs.
Such successes inspire young people to reach new sporting heights. Datsyuk’s induction into the Hall of Fame is recognition not only of his merits, but also of the contribution of Russian hockey to world sports. Congratulations, Pavel! – quotes Degtyarev as saying.
Only 11 Russians are inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame: Anatoly Tarasov (inducted in 1974), Vladislav Tretyak (1989), Vyacheslav Fetisov (2001), Valery Kharlamov (2005), Igor Larionov (2008), Pavel Bure (2012) , Sergei Fedorov (2015), Sergey Makarov (2016), Alexander Yakushev (2018), Sergey Zubov (2019), Pavel Datsyuk (2024).
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