[1/2] Swedish hockey goalkeeper Henrik Lundqvist announces that he will quit as a hockey goalkeeper due to his congenital heart defect, in Gothenburg, Sweden August 20, 2021.
Lundqvist, who was the face of the National Hockey League's most valuable franchise during his 15-season run with the team, earned the nod in his first year of eligibility.
While with the Rangers, Lundqvist set 50 franchise records, including the all-time mark for wins, appearances by a goalie, shutouts, playoff appearances and playoff wins.
Lundqvist last played in the 2019-20 season and was forced to retire because of a heart ailment.
The induction celebration for the Class of 2023 is scheduled for Nov. 13 in Toronto.
Persons:
Henrik Lundqvist, Bjorn Larsson Rosvall, Lundqvist, Tom Barrasso, Mike Vernon, Pierre Turgeon, Caroline Ouellette, Ken Hitchcock, Pierre Lacroix, Frank Pingue, Toby Davis
Organizations:
TT, Agency, TORONTO, NHL's New York Rangers, Hockey Hall of Fame, National Hockey, Rangers, Vezina, NHL, Dallas Stars, Stanley, Colorado Avalanche, Thomson
Locations:
Swedish, Gothenburg, Sweden, American, Toronto