Only 75 NHL players have three-letter surnames, yet this small group includes 6 Hall of Famers. Discover the surprising patterns that make these compact names so successful in hockey.
Ten-letter surnames are hockey's rarest group with just 361 players, yet they include 14 Hall of Famers. Names like Robitaille, Andreychuk, and Alfredsson built legendary legacies.
Nine-letter surnames represent hockey's most balanced group with 773 players and 10 Hall of Famers. Names like Hawerchuk, Perreault, and Lundqvist showcase perfect name length.
Eight-letter surnames represent hockey's most selective group with 1,414 players and 35 Hall of Famers. Names like Ovechkin, Lidström, and Esposito built championship legacies.
Seven-letter surnames boast the highest Hall of Fame rate with 77 inductees among 1,831 players. Names like Gretzky, Lemieux, and Bourque built hockey's most accomplished legacy.
Six-letter surnames dominate hockey with 1,987 players including 58 Hall of Famers. Names like Crosby, Dionne, and Coffey represent the sport's largest and most successful group.