Kronwall and Vanek inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Niklas Kronwall and Thomas Vanek were inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, on May 31, 2026. Kronwall, who played 15 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, achieved a Stanley Cup victory in 2008 and represented Sweden in multiple international competitions. Vanek accumulated 789 points over 14 NHL seasons and played for Austria in Olympic events. They were two of seven inductees this year, alongside notable figures including Patrice Bergeron and Cassie Campbell-Pascall.
- •Kronwall had 432 points in 953 NHL games.
- •Vanek scored 789 points in 1,029 NHL games.
- •Induction ceremony took place in Zurich.
- •Other inductees included Patrice Bergeron and Cassie Campbell-Pascall.
- •Kronwall won the Stanley Cup with the Red Wings in 2008.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Wings' Kronwall, Vanek inducted into IIHF Hall of Fame
"Two former Red Wings, Niklas Kronwall and Thomas Vanek, were among seven people inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame Sunday.
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