Legendary Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara was officially inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Sunday.

Chara played 24 seasons in the NHL, with 14 of them with the Bruins. He served as Boston’s captain for all 14 years and helped Boston win the Stanley Cup in 2011.

During his Hall of Fame induction speech, Chara reflected on his time with the Bruins and his decision to sign with Boston.

“I made the decision to sign with the Boston Bruins,” Chara said during his speech on Sunday. “Mr. Jeremy Jacobs, Charlie Jacobs, and the entire organization welcomed me and trusted me with the responsibility of leading one of the most iconic Original Six franchises. …

“Being named captain was a tremendous honor, and I was incredibly proud to lead such an amazing group of teammates to the 2011

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