Mark Howe, son of Red Wings legend Gordie Howe was elected to the Hall of Fame Tuesday as part of it’s 2011 class. Going in with Howe is Ed Belfour, Doug Gilmour and Joe Nieuwendyk.

Howe, a former Red Wing, began his career in the World Hockey Association in 1973 and ended with the Red Wings in 1995.

“It was a dream come true,” Howe, director of pro scouting for the Red Wings, said of answering the call from the Hall.
A three time runner up for the Norris Trophy, Howe had 504 points (208 goals) in 426 games while playing in the WHA.
In the NHL, he had 742 points (197 goals) and was a six-time All-Star playing splitting time between the Whalers, Flyers and Red Wings.
“Mark was a player that came along before his time,” said Jim Nill, assistant general manager for the Red Wings who played when Howe did. “He played today’s game, with the skating and puck-moving and passing.

“He was an incredible skater. That’s that thing that stood out. He was such a smooth skater, and he would have fit in today’s game so well.”

One thing Howe couldn’t wait to do was tell his father that he would be joining him in the Hall of Fame.

“I know dad will be excited,” Howe said. “To actually have my name in the Hall of Fame with my Dad will mean so much.”

Howe, along with Belfour, Gilmour and Nieuwendyk will be officially inducted on November 14th in Toronto.

Source: Detroit News

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