TORONTO — Jennifer Botterill hit all of the right notes.

After the Winnipegger made her way to the podium on the night she was officially inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Botterill delivered an eloquent, 12-minute speech that perfectly expressed the gratitude she feels for the sport she loves and the people that made a remarkable impact on her journey.

Botterill was quick to salute and share her admiration for others in the class of 2025, which included fellow players: Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton, Alexander Mogilny and Winnipeg-born and Fort Frances, Ont., raised Duncan Keith, along with builders Jackie Parker and Danièlle Sauvageau — who was the head coach when Team Canada won the Olympic gold medal for the first time in 2002 in Salt Lake City.

Botterill’s long list of thank you’s

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