Ambühl, Schelling and Krüger to be inducted in the IIHF Hall of Fame

The International Ice Hockey Federation has announced today that its Hall of Fame will be enriched by seven new members next year. The six players are Florence Schelling, Andres Ambühl, Thomas Vanek (Austria), Patrice Bergeron (Canada), Cassie Campbell-Pascall (Canada), and Niklas Kronwall (Sweden), while the former head coach of the Swiss national team, Ralph Krüger, will enter the hall of fame as a builder.

“The Class of 2026 represents everything the IIHF Hall of Fame stands for—excellence, leadership, longevity, and profound impact on the global game,” said IIHF President Luc Tardif. “These seven honorees have left an enduring legacy that will inspire generations to come.”

You can read the motivations of the IIHF's choices here.