Postmedia continues its annual profiles of the new Hockey Hall of Fame class as induction night approaches Nov. 10, with U.S. national women’s team forward Brianna Decker.

HALL CALL EXPLAINED

Six players and two builders were nominated this year, each receiving a 75% vote or higher from the 18 members of the selection committee in a secret ballot. A maximum of six players (four male and two female) can be chosen and two builders, unless someone is named from the referee/linesman category.

WHY BRIANNA IS IN

The Dousman, Wisc., native won six world championship gold medals with Team USA and one Olympic gold.

Before the PWHL expanded horizons for female players and after her offensive talents enhanced the programs at Shattuck-Saint Mary’s powerhouse high school program in Minnesota and t

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