In 17th year of eligibility, groundbreaking Russian forward part of Class of 2025 TORONTO -- Alexander Mogilny was in a deep sleep when the phone rang in the middle of the Russian night. It was a call almost two decades in the making.

Alexander Mogilny’s long wait for the Hockey Hall of Fame is over, as the high-scoring Russian winger was selected as part of the eight-member class of 2025.

Alexander Mogilny, who finished his NHL career with more than 1,000 points, was elected to the Hall of Fame. He played on the 2005-06 Albany River Rats.