SAINT PAUL, Minn. –  Bruce Bennett (Long Island, N.Y.), Scott Gomez (Anchorage, Alaska), Tara Mounsey (Concord, N.H.), Zach Parise (Minneapolis, Minn.) and Joe Pavelski (Plover, Wis.) were formally enshrined as the Class of 2025 into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame here tonight before a capacity crowd at the Saint Paul RiverCentre.

Ray Shero (Saint Paul, Minn.) was also honored with the Lester Patrick Trophy, presented annually by the NHL to an individual for outstanding service to hockey in the United States.

“The individuals we honor tonight have each shaped the landscape of American hockey in profound and lasting ways,” said Mike Trimboli, president of USA Hockey. “This celebration is always a highlight on the calendar each year, and it is a privilege to formally recognize the Class of 2025, along with Ray Shero and his family, for their extraordinary contributions to our sport.”

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NOTES: The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame was incorporated in 1969 and inducted its first class in 1973. With the inclusion of the Class of 2025, there are 214 enshrined members and five enshrined teams ... The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame was established in 1973 to preserve the rich history of the game in the United States, while recognizing the extraordinary contributions of select players, coaches, administrators, officials and teams ... USA Hockey assumed responsibilities for the selection process and induction event associated with the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006 ... The United States Hockey Hall of Fame Museum is located in Eveleth, Minnesota.