Hatcher Brothers and Jeremy Roenick inducted into USA Hockey Hall of Fame

Former Dallas Stars Defensemen & Captain Derian Hatcher as well as his brother Kevin, plus one of the USA's best players from the last 2 decades in Jeremy Roenick have been officially inducted into the USA Hockey Hall-of-Fame which was on Thursday Night up in Buffalo, New York.

Derian Hatcher spent a dozen seasons with the Stars as he was with them from 1991-to-2003 while his brother Kevin was with the team with just 2 years from 1994-to-1996 during the early years when the Dallas Stars were first starting out after their move from the Twin Cities. For Stars fans, the biggest moment with both Derian Hatcher broke Jeremy Roenick's Jaw back in April of 1999.

Here's Derian Hatcher breaking Jeremy Roenick's Jaw


Here's a look at the profiles of the newest members.

Art Berglund

Derian Hatcher

Kevin Hatcher

Dr. V George Nagobads

Jeremy Roenick

Ceremony Photos


Here's the Press Release from USA Hockey

The USA Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2010 - Art Berglund, Derian Hatcher, Kevin Hatcher, Dr. V. George Nagobads and Jeremy Roenick - was formally enshrined here tonight at an induction ceremony and dinner held at HSBC Arena, home of the National Hockey League's Buffalo Sabres. Nearly 400 people were on hand for the night's sold out celebration.

"We have a sensational class joining the US Hockey Hall of Fame tonight," said Dave Ogrean EXC. Director of USA Hockey. "I'd particulars like to think the Buffalo Sabres for hosting a great celebration."

"I want to think the selection committee that nominated and selected me for the Hall of Fame. I cherish this evening," said Berglund. "I also want to give a special thanks to USA Hockey and all the directors and members and members of the exc. committee who are here tonight."

"It is a great night for myself, my family and for everyone here," said Derian Hatcher. "I like to think the USA Hockey Hall of Fame and all of USA Hockey for making this possible. I'm truly honored. This is quite an achievement and i'm very humbled."

"This is truly an honor for me and my family to all be here on such a special night," said Kevin Hatcher. "I'd like to think the selection committee and the other inductees. To be associated with them is truly an honor. USA Hockey has been such a tremendous experience for me."

"I just don't have enough words to express my happiness and the honor I fell," said Nagobads. "I would like to think USA Hockey administration, the USA Hockey Hall of Fame committee that give me the opportunity to join this very highly distinguished group, and to my family who has been so supportive of me."

"It's real special to be here and i'm extremely humbled," said Roenick. "To go into this prestigous Hall of Fame, with the people that have come before me, it's really special. I would like to thank USA Hockey, not only for this award, but for what it has done for me. There's no way myself, Derian, Kevin, Tony [Amonte] would be here if it weren't for USA Hockey and the development it's put into its place.

Derian Hatcher voted into the USA Hockey Hall of Fame

Earlier this week it was made official that former Dallas Stars Defensemen and Captain Derian Hatcher will be enshrined into the USA Hockey Hall-of-Fame as a member of the 5 member class. Others joining him include Ex NHL'ers Jeremy Roenick, Derian's Older Brother Kevin Hatcher who are being enshrined.

Also joining them will be Art Berglund who has been part of international hockey for nearly five decades and Dr. V. George Nagobads who has served as the team doctor for the Minnesota Golden Gophers Hockey Team for 35 years.

Derian Hatcher played 16 seasons in the NHL and had accumulated 331 points including 251 assists. After getting drafted in 1990, he spent a majority of his career with the then Minnesota North Stars turned Dallas Stars from 1991-2003 was a major part helping out some of the Stars Greats from the early years like Neal Broten, Shane Churla and Andy Moog in helping to build and popularize the sport of hockey in the DFW Area.

He was also the first American Born Captain to win the Stanley Cup when the Stars won the Cup back in 1999. This was a major part that ending the stereotype that American Born Players couldn't lead on big time teams. After he left the Stars, he also played for the Detroit Red Wings and the Philadelphia Flyers before retiring

Perhaps his most memorable moment not just in his career but in the Stars History came in the first Round of the 1998 Playoffs between the Dallas Stars & Phoenix Coyotes where Hatcher had a long suspension in the early portion of the playoffs on the road to the Western Conference Final before losing to eventual Champion Detroit before retiring in 2008.

Here's the Video:

His international presence was huge for Team USA where he was also part of the Gold Medal Winning Team that won the 1996 World Cup of Hockey Tournament by scoring 5 points in that event. Hatcher was also a member of Two Olympic Teams and played in the Ice Hockey World Championships twice.

He was another major part of the USA's Golden Generation which included the 2002 Olympic Silver Medal, and helped the Americans rise at the Junior Ranks which currently includes being the defending Champions at the U20 & U18 Levels right now.

Here's a link to the Full Story and Bios of this years Class. The Induction Ceremony will be taking place in Late October in Buffalo, NY.

USA Hockey Hall-of-Fame 2010

Derian Hatcher Bio

Kevin Hatcher Bio

Jeremy Roenick Bio

Dr. V George Nagobads

Art Berglund: