Zdeno Chara named Keynote Speaker

Zdeno Chara to Serve as Keynote Speaker at New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUTA KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Manchester, NH – The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey is proud to announce that former Boston Bruins captain and Hockey Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara will serve as the keynote speaker at the organization’s 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH. Our keynote speaker is sponsored by New Hampshire Amateur Hockey Association.

Chara, one of the most respected defensemen in National Hockey League history, enjoyed a remarkable 24-year professional career. Standing at 6-foot-9, he remains the tallest player ever to skate in the NHL. Best known for his 14 seasons with the Boston Bruins, Chara captained the team to the 2011 Stanley Cup Championship, the franchise’s first in nearly 40 years. Over his career, he was named to six NHL All-Star Games, won the Norris Trophy in 2009 as the league’s best defenseman, and was awarded the Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2011. In 2023, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey, a nonprofit organization established in 2001, is dedicated to preserving the state’s rich ice hockey history and honoring those who have made significant contributions to the game. Each fall, the organization inducts a new class into its Hall of Fame while also celebrating the sport’s impact across the Granite State.

“We are thrilled to welcome Zdeno Chara as our keynote speaker,” said Jim Hayes, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey. “His leadership, commitment, and passion for the game embody the values our Hall of Fame celebrates, and his presence will make this year’s ceremony truly memorable.”

The 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 26th.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now.  To purchase your tickets for this event click here.

For sponsorship information click here.

For additional information on the Induction Ceremony click here.

Twenty-third Induction Ceremony Tickets on Sale

Tickets for the luncheon and ceremony are now available to the general public for a cost of $50.  The purchase deadline is October 7th.   We are anticipating a crowd of 300.  To obtain your ticket(s) click here to open the credit card payment form.  Please note, tickets are NOT being mailed.  However, your name will be at the RE-Registration Table.  The Grappone Center located at 60 Commercial Street in Concord.  Please use the north entrance.

The festivities begin with the Social Hour at 11:30 and this year,  Ken Cail, Master of Ceremonies, will kick off the induction and celebrations at 12:30 pm.

We are pleased to announce Zdeno Chara as our Keynote Speaker. To read our press release on our keynote speaker click here.

We are pleased to announce that Bauer is once again our Presenting Sponsor, nucar Automotive Group is our Luncheon Sponsor, St. Paul’s School and Werner Mazda are the Co-Title Sponsors.  In addition, the Boston Bruins are the Ring Sponsors, the NH Amateur Hockey Association is our Keynote Speaker Sponsor and New Hampshire Distributors, Mountain Kings Academy and the Mountain Cats Academy will be the Sponsors of our Social Hour.

At this time, there are Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship Opportunities. Businesses or individuals wishing to assist with sponsorship and or purchase tickets, please contact Executive Director Jim Hayes.  To find out details about sponsorships levels click here.  To purchase your 2025 Sponsorship click here. Our non-profit Tax ID is 56-242-1910.

The deadline for sponsorships is October 7th. Please contact the NH Legends of Hockey for more details.
Email: nhlegendsofhockey@gmail.com
Phone: 603-731-4168 (Jim Hayes Cell)

We are proud to announce the following individuals will be enshrined into our Hall of Fame. They are: Chris Grassie, Tim Schaller and Paul Thompson (Player); Louis Chabot (Coach) and Scott Crowder (Builder).  To read the official announcement of this year’s inductees click here.

In addition, we will be recognizing teams Club National of Nashua and honoring their hockey history.  The Club sponsored a traveling hockey team that competed across New England that included matchups with opponents from Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire from 1923 to 1928.  Their home rinks included Sandy Pond (then Balcom Ice Pond), Nashua Country Club and South Common. In 1926, Club National was a founding member of the New England Hockey League and league champions that season.  Club National players Art Lesieur and Ted Stackhouse were Stanley Cup Champions with Montreal and Toronto respectively. These players, along with other local talent, were standout contributors and respected figures in the Nashua hockey community. Club National players left an indelible mark on the city of Nashua and the sport of hockey.  Click here to listen to Ken Cail, Ed Lecius and Ian Wood discuss the history of the Club National Hockey team on Cail & Company.  Click here to listen to Ken & Ian Wood discuss the 5 inductees as well as more on the Club National Hockey Team. We look forward to seeing you at our event.