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Joe Pavelski to be Inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

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Wisconsin's Joe Pavelski is having a notable week, as he's set to be formally inducted into the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame and named one of the five members of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2025. Pavelski's impressive hockey career, spanning 18 years in the NHL, has earned him a place among the game's greatest players. His 1,068 points in the NHL are the most by a former Badgers player or a Wisconsin native, with 74 goals in Stanley Cup playoff games ranking 14th all-time and most by an American-born player.

Key Takeaways:

  • Pavelski is one of five members of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2025, joining Scott Gomez, Tara Mounsey, Zach Parise, and photographer Bruce Bennett.
  • Pavelski led the Badgers in scoring in both of his seasons (2004-2006) and was the top-line center on the 2005-06 NCAA championship team.
  • He recorded 1,068 points in his 18-year NHL career, the most by a former Badgers player or a Wisconsin native.
  • Pavelski's 74 goals in Stanley Cup playoff games rank 14th all-time and most by an American-born player.
  • He was captain of the U.S. team at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and played in the 2010 and 2014 Olympics.
  • Pavelski will be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on December 10 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  • The work ethic that pushed him to become a 100-point scorer over his two seasons with the Badgers served him well in his NHL career.
  • Pavelski's two-way game and shootout skills made him an elite performer in the NHL, earning him respect among his peers.

Statistics:

  • 1,068 points in the NHL (most by a former Badgers player or a Wisconsin native)
  • 74 goals in Stanley Cup playoff games (14th all-time and most by an American-born player)
  • 18-year NHL career with San Jose and Dallas
  • 100-point scorer over two seasons with the Badgers
  • 2005-06 NCAA championship team member
  • US World Cup of Hockey captain in 2016
  • 2010 and 2014 Olympics participant

Sources:

  • Byline: Todd Milewski
  • The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wis.) – 2025 (no date provided)

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