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

  • Liebaert, Ray - 1985
For twenty seven years Ray Liebaert, a native of Superior, Wisconsin, has dedicated a part of his life to the youth of Superior

Liebaert played an important part in building the Municipal Rink and attaining the first artificial ice plant. He has coached Squirts, PeeWees, Bantams, Midgets and the Cathedral High School Hockey Team.

Liebaert is a "builder" but also played hockey through grade a nd high school. After high school, he played in Duluth, from 1946 to 1951 and from 1953 to 1956 he played with the South End Merchants in Superior.
 
Another of his achievements was raising money for uniforms and equipment. He has been an enthusiastic coach, living hockey on and off the ice. Ray also has been a leader and coach in baseball, softball and football
 
Liebaert has had a great deal of success, developing many outstanding hockey players during his coaching career. Because of his many sacrifices, the youth of Superior has learned an enjoyment of organized sports.