Paul Kariya's full induction speech into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Credit: NHL Network. 11/13/17. Visit www.DucksNPucks.com for more on the Anaheim Ducks!
If he played in today's NHL - no hitting, no clutching, no stick work, no NZ Trap........he would have topped 1500 points in his career. He was super talented. Just played in the wrong era when it was a tougher, harder hitting game than it is today.
one of the all time greats and my favorite player of all time. I wrote him a letter as a 14 year old in Washington DC. He responded with a hand-written letter and a signed rookie card. I still have it framed in my room. And I wear my Paul Kariya Anaheim Ducks captain jersey with pride, wherever I go. I'm sure people think I sometimes look stupid wearing that jersey around, that I'm now a father of two half-Japanese children myself, but I wear it to honor one of the all time greats from my life and childhood. Bless you, Paul Kariya, and thank you for all the memories and everything you did for me
we can only imagine what he would accomplish today, now that the NHL plays a more open speed game, and not the clutch and grab, dead puck, dump-and-chase late- hitting style of his time.
@@chubbz5150ify Agreed. His skills would transfer very well to this generation. Imagine Kariya feeding Auston Matthews pucks. Or Kariya and McDavid dancing around everyone. It would be absolutely devastating for the opposition.
Amazing to see this man active in the community again! Congrats Paul you were an absolute privilege to watch. You taught us smaller guys how we could make this sport work for us. Thank you for showing hockey players what “composure” truly means!
I remember being 7 in 2000 having my only mighty ducks shirt i took care of that thing because it was my only nhl jersey and in the back was paul kariyas name... i was the only kid in school with a hockey jersey
As the son of an 18-month old, I can only imagine how proud his mother, and family, are sitting there, seeing their humble son inducted into the hall. Wow, what a moment for a parent!!
I think I took it for granted how excellent he was. I'm on the east coast, so don't get to see enough west coast games. Wow, those highlights are beautiful. As much as we project onto pro athletes who we have never met, have to say that Paul seems like a genuinely wonderful, spirited human being. Somehow hockey seems to remain just enough out of the spotlight (at least in the U.S.) that the players seem so much more grounded and genuine than other top pro athletes in other sports. Just an opinion. But the vast majority of even NHLers just seem like regular guys who happen to be extremely dedicated and skilled. Also, was he a captain as a freshman at Maine? That is crazy, if so.
What you are noticing is the Canadian in him and other hockey players. We are a peacekeeping nation and that trait shows up in our nature. Modest, humble, put others before yourself.
CONGRATULATIONS Paul and Val!!! What an amazing honor! You are the epitome of the HHF and your focus and commitment may never be matched!! Thank you for teaching me to use the LEFT during our Ping Pong matches at Christmas. I have already started to instill this trait in Miles. BTW... If you ever need me to parallel park for you, just call me! #HHF #focus #commitment #mindovermatter #usetheoffhand #Duckshockey
It might get lost given the others mentioned in Paul’s thank you a but Grant Standbrook is truly a fantastic hockey mind. Having him as a contact during my days as a columnist covering the Maine Black Bears I cannot stress what a caring and valuable resource he was whenever I need insight or context into the team, despite not having been a part of the hockey operations for a few years at that point.
This sport still allows “Targeted Head Shots” this is the reason why he retire. If this is more improved, why are hockey players still getting concussions!
Just give the greatest thanks to Jesus Christ 'n He really I mean seriously wants to save u too. Actually He loves u so much amen. God Bless:D P.s. 8:30 what's the next life?! Teemu 'n Paul 'n so on; without John 14:6 you ARE NOT GOING TO HEAVEN please 'n peace. Maranatha!