Bob Ritzer

2026 Inductee
Bob Ritzer 
was born and raised in Eagle River, Wis., where he played youth hockey for the Eagle River Recreation Assn., 

Ed Roethke

2026 Inductee
Ed Roethke was born in Minneapolis where he played youth hockey and then high school hockey for Minneapolis Edison.

Charles "Chuck" Smith

2026 Inductee
Charles “Chuck” Schmitt was born and raised in Milwaukee and, like many others, came late to the party of hockey

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The Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame was founded in 1975 and is housed in the Eagle River Sports Arena. The hall was established to honor outstanding individuals responsible for the development, growth and success of amateur ice hockey in the State of Wisconsin.

The Hall is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. During the season it opens and closes when the rink does which is usually before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm. The Hall of Fame is looking for hockey memorabilia for permanent display to help people see how the sport has grown in the State of Wisconsin. If you would like to make a donation of memorabilia, or would like to otherwise contribute to the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame, please contact Pat Weber at (920) 238-0180


WISCONSIN HOCKEY HALL OF FAME NAMES 2026 INDUCTEES
 

At its Annual Meeting, the board of directors of the Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame has named its Class of Inductees for 2026. Selected for induction to the Hall of Fame, September 12th in Eagle River are Bob Ritzer from Eagle River, Ed Roethke from Menomonie, and Charles “Chuck” Schmitt from Sheboygan

The Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame was founded in 1975 and is housed in the Eagle River Arena. The Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame was established to honor outstanding individuals responsible for the development and success of amateur ice hockey in the State of Wisconsin.

The event in Eagle River includes a golf tournament, banquet and the induction ceremony on Saturday, September 12. All events are open to the public, but ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Questions about tickets can be directed to John Hack at 218-391-2301 or by email to john.hack1967@gmail.com.

 

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