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Cindy Curley inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:19 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Cindy Curley inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2026
Summary

Cindy Curley has been named to the Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, a call she received while gardening at her Stow home. Curley, a pioneering figure in U.S. women's hockey, played in the first IIHF Women's World Championship and served as captain of the national team from 1989 to 1996. She joins notable figures such as Patrice Bergeron and Carey Price in this induction class. The ceremony is scheduled for November 9 in Toronto. Curley expressed her shock at the news and reflected on the growth of women's hockey throughout her career.

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  • •Curley played in the first IIHF Women's World Championship.
  • •She served as captain of the U.S. national women's team from 1989 to 1996.
  • •Curley helped Providence College win two ECAC Championship titles.
  • •Her call to the Hall of Fame came while she was gardening at home.
  • •The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is set for November 9 in Toronto.
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  • 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Hockey pioneer Cindy Curley of Stow stunned by Hall of Fame call
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Cindy Curley, a U.S. hockey legend, was gardening when she got the call that she is joining the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2026.

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