The Hockey Hall of Fame announced on Monday, June 22, that goaltender Carey Price, along with Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk and Cindy Curley, have been elected to the 2026 class in the player category. The four former NHL players will be recognized alongside past inductees during the Hall’s annual ceremony.
Price, best known for his tenure with the Montreal Canadiens, was named among the four honorees selected for the 2026 player category. Rinne, Tkachuk and Curley were also chosen, bringing the total number of players inducted this year to four. The announcement was made at the Hall of Fame’s headquarters, where the institution traditionally confirms its new members each year.
The Hockey Hall of Fame’s player category honors individuals who have concluded their playing careers and made a lasting impact on the sport. Each year a selection committee evaluates candidates and votes on a limited slate of inductees. The 2026 class follows the Hall’s long‑standing practice of highlighting former players who have contributed significantly to hockey’s history.
While the Hall of Fame has not yet released the full schedule for the induction ceremony, the inclusion of Price, Rinne, Tkachuk and Curley adds to the prestige of the 2026 cohort. Their election underscores the Hall’s ongoing commitment to celebrating the achievements of former players from across the league’s history.
The announcement marks the latest in a series of annual inductions that continue to honor the sport’s most distinguished athletes. The Hall of Fame expects the ceremony to draw attention from fans and former teammates alike as the new members are formally welcomed into the institution’s storied ranks.