"With almost 1,500 games under his belt and at 42 years of age while still playing as a top defenseman, nobody in the NHL personifies dedication and perseverance to the game quite like Zdeno Chara," said PHWA Boston Chapter Chairman Joe Haggerty. "He's the consummate leader, a fierce competitor and somebody that commands respect from everybody on and off the ice. Chara has been dedicated to the game of hockey for his 20 plus year NHL career and that - along with his many on-ice accomplishments and off-ice charitable endeavors - makes him a quality choice by the Boston Chapter of the PHWA."
