Formally, the ceremony will take place on the night of Tuesday Swedish time, but before the match between Toronto and Calgary, Lundqvist had to receive the ring that symbolizes that he now takes a place in the Hall of Fame.
– It’s lovely to walk around and see all the names that are here. There were an incredible number of people who inspired me when I started playing ice hockey. Being part of it feels very special, says Lundqvist.
The Swede played for the New York Rangers in the NHL and reached the Stanley Cup final in 2014 with the club, losing to Los Angeles. In Tre Kronor, he was involved in winning both WC and Olympic gold.
Before the 2021 season, Lundqvist was supposed to play for Washington, but had to end his hockey career during the summer due to medical reasons.
– Hockey meant so much to me. You put your whole soul into it for a very long time, so it is clear that it is an honor to receive this recognition.