Herb Brooks joins the NHL Hall of Fame

All I can respond with is, what took them so long? The guy died in a car accident in 2003 so death should always be a pass for someone to be let in. Now I’m not pushing for the pity vote or favoritism because Brooks’ Miracle on Ice in 1980 will always be an amazing accomplishment in Hockey, professional or amateur. I think he was put on the holding pattern already because his NHL coaching career wasn’t as illustrious (no Stanley Cups) and probably the Canadian prejudices against non-Canadians, especially Americans. However, I will let it slide and continue to believe in the beneficial stereotype that Canadians are more forgiving, polite and less violent; they were just pre-occupied and Herb’s entry was a clerical error. 
 
Congratulations Herb. I wish you lived to see your induction ceremony this Fall.