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.
With 1,435 players, five-letter surnames form hockey's foundation. Names like Sakic, Chára, and Burns represent the game's most successful players across every era.
Just 557 NHL players have four-letter surnames, but this group contains 20 Hall of Famers. Explore how names like Howe, Hull, and Kane built hockey's most impactful legacy.