# @zeechara33 on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DKE3dl9xE9K
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- **Posted:** 2025-05-25T12:10:14.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Zdeno Chara (@zeechara33) — https://gondola.cc/zeechara33

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First and foremost, I want to congratulate all of the 2025 inductees and also  i would like to thank the Hall of Fame committee for this recognition. 
Hall of Fame, is something you don’t win ,but you have to earn and it’s a huge honor and a privilege ,but you cannot do it alone. This induction is not just mine, but a testament to all of you who stood beside me, pushed me, and believed in me.
Thank you to my family, my wife Tatiana ,daughter Elliz and my sons Ben and Zack thank you for your unconditional love ,continues support and never stop believing in me. Your sacrifices and love gave me the ability and opportunities to reach for the stars. Without you, this would not be possible and this recognition belongs to you as much as belongs to me ,thank you and I love you.
To my parents, my mom Veronika ,my sister Barbora you always encouraged me to follow my dreams and to my dad Zdenek who always told me that hard work, passion, self discipline and strong will for the game would take me farther than anything else — you were right. Thank you.
The game of hockey is a team sport, and that has always been at the core of everything I’ve done. 
Huge thank you goes to all of my teammates,coaches and many people who work tirelessly behind the scenes during my 25 years playing this game.
Thanks the Slovak National team and federation for all the great memories representing our country together.I would like to thank  all the fans around the world ,you all make the game of hockey truly special.Reflecting on my career, my gift was my strong will , will that made me to go after things I wanted ,i am proud of the countless hours spent training that brought the victories, the losses, the highs, and the lows. Each experience has shaped me into the person I am today, and I am forever grateful for every moment of pain and joy that led me to this incredible honor.

Thank you again for this amazing recognition.
#iihf #icehockey #worldchampionship2025

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