Boston Bruins' Stanley Cup winner came from an unlikely background in Slovakia to become a Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman.

Postmedia continues its annual profiles of the new Hockey Hall of Fame class as induction night approaches Nov. 10, with defenceman Zdeno Chara. Article content

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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 ZDENO IS IN

The man-mountain Slovak made half the ice a no-go zone for opponents of the Boston Bruins, playing the most games of any NHL defenceman.

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