The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 class, which includes ex-NHLers, notable amateur players and teams, officials, builders, and a longtime 680 CJOB sports broadcaster.
The 2024 inductions also include, for the first time ever, a “grassroots” category, honouring a volunteer.
Among those inducted into the hall:
- Russ Romaniuk (Winnipeg Jets, Philadelphia Flyers, Manitoba Moose)
- Shane Hnidy (Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, Atlanta Thrashers, Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild)
- Duvie Westcott (Columbus Blue Jackets)
- Brad Maxwell (Minnesota North Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks)
- Hal Winkler (Boston Bruins, New York Rangers)
- Laurie Langrell (MJHL, EHL, IHL, WHL)
- Southeast Prairie Thunder (2011-12 Allan Cup champions)
- Cartwright Clippers (multiple SWHL championships between 1986 and 1992)
- Harvey Bolton (referee and off-ice official)
- Wayne Deschouwer (coach and manager)
- Jack McKenzie (coach and league executive)
- Kelly Moore (broadcaster, 680 CJOB)
- Paul Krestanowich (referee)
- Laurent Kerbrat (volunteer)
- Ed Reigle (player/coach)
Nominations for the Hall come from public submissions, and are then reviewed by an independent selection committee, with new members inducted every two years.
A gala dinner to welcome the 2024 inductees is planned for Oct. 5 at Canad Inns Polo Park.