Hello everyone and welcome back to the Hall of Fame. The committee has once again asked me to be part of this grand event and welcome the new hall of famers. For those keeping track, this is now the fifth that I have been asked to host this event and each time, I am filled with new respect for the legends that are welcomed here. Every year the hall changes somewhat, new relics from the past are added and a new generation walks inside this temple of hockey to admire, as I have, the wonders inside.

I thank the committee for giving me the opportunity time and time again to host the event as I enjoy doing so each and every time and to the legends who sit before me today, thank you for coming here. This is the finest place to celebrate hockey and the achievements of those who have earned the right to call themselves legends.

Now without further ado let us begin