Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Speech: Mike Vernon

Mike Vernon won the Cup with his hometown Calgary Flames in 1989 and the Detroit Red Wings in 1997 - adding the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP with that second title. He reminisces playing on the outdoor rink as a child to transitioning to playing in the NHL and the memories he made.

[@nicke5487]

Arguably most underrated goalie in Nhl history

[@itakeshowers3030]

Based on the Scotia Bank ceremony he's an underrated asshole too ...

[@BillyRamirez]

As a Sharks fan, I am so happy we’re part of his Hall of Fame career. His tandem with Kelly Hrudey in 1997-98 was so much fun to watch.

[@kevinkennedy6540]

One of the most likable guys in hockey, period. Congratulations, Mike!

[@itakeshowers3030]

Is that why he snubbed four legends at the ceremony in the Scotia Bank centre? Cause he's a nice guy?

[@kevinkennedy6540]

@@itakeshowers3030 not sure what you watched.

[@itakeshowers3030]

@@kevinkennedy6540 I watched him walk by everyone on the ice at the SCOTIA BANK CENTRE DURING THE LEAFS GAME. He snubbed half the legends that were standing there.

[@twwap294]

I'll never forget watching him play with the Red Wings. Thanks Vernie!

[@bobmeyer854]

He deserves it so much. Not many goalies have won Cups with two different teams. We will always love Mikey here in Detroit. Even if he had never won a Cup here he would be beloved for kicking Roy's ass in the Brawl.

[@RedHotHockeyYYC]

Calgary legend! So happy for Vernie

[@cassiusdhami9215]

Well done Mike. Your parents would be so proud. Congratulations. Calgary loves our native son.

[@markreppa7636]

You brought the wings their first of four cups in 1997 and won the Conn Symthe Trouphy for being MVP in playoffs. WINGS FANS CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!❤❤❤

[@michaelzilkowsky2936]

Glenn Hall .... he is my best friend's uncle, all hailing from Humboldt.

[@soty391]

Another childhood goalie 👍Greeting from Slovakia 🇸🇰👍

[@jordannorris4029]

Congrats verny thank you for all you did for the NHL and bringing the cup to Detroit as a red wings fan as a kid watching you play gave many fond memories a true legend

[@jacobjc573]

What’s an enjoyable speech to listen to. Congrats Mike

[@lionfishphylum4079]

Thanks for the memories, Mike. Whether, or not, the Flames ever win a second Stanley Cup, I will never forget the many times you carried the team on your back to bring that first one home in '89! Now, you're in the HHOF.. and noone more deserving than YOU!!!

[@Adri_Unsung]

Love you forever Verny, no one deserves it more ❤

[@itakeshowers3030]

NOBODY deserves a hall of fame spot more than him? He wasn't even that good. Go through the names of hall of farmers,vernons an afterthought.

[@imnotyourfriendbuddy1883]

"Mike Vernon with a great left"

[@supergrover79]

Size for size the best goalie ever. He's 5'7"!

[@jaysonsacobie4617]

Congratulations Mike Vernon ...

[@danmartin9231]

Played in 2 straight Memorial Cups as an add on with Portland Winter Hawks. WON IT FOR PORTLAND in 83. No way that offensive machine wins without Mike Vernon

[@HockeyDudeJames]

The Hockey hall of fame is fickle with goalies. Mike was great those years in Calgary and that 1997 run in Detroit. But guys like Osgoode and the Bulin wall are still waiting. Osgood has over 400 wins his GAA is under 3. He has 50 shutouts. I know he was on a stacked wings team, but the same can be said for Dryden and fuhr.He will one day most likely get in, hopefully, but he should have been in this class. King Henrik as a first ballot is iffy. The man is a Stat machine don't get me wrong. Only one finals experience, though, in a losing effort.

[@broadwayblueshirts6160]

Does anyone know who that is at the beginning taking a photo with Vernon with the plaque?

[@kulba21]

Looks like Joe Nieuwendyk. I think it's common practice to have a fellow inductee present each plaque. In this case, former teammates.

[@broadwayblueshirts6160]

@@kulba21ah ok thanks. They showed him a lot in the seats and I just couldn’t figure out who it was. I recorded it on NHL network but went longer then two hours and never got to see him introduced. Thanks

[@randomname9758]

He's not a very good speech giver. Almost fell asleep listening to the monotone.

[@JohnpaulDejoria666]

Big Ghey Vernie!!!!!!! Yes!!!!

[@itakeshowers3030]

The way he snubbed everyone but his buddy Lanny at the Scotia Bank center was so disrespectful. I've never seen such a classless display of selfishness. Even snubbed Forsberg, a player that Vernon couldn't compare too.

[@supergrover79]

What are you talking about? Forsberg?

[@itakeshowers3030]

@@supergrover79 didn't watch the leafs game? They had a ceremony. You should watch it too. You might change your opinion of him.