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., 
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Ed Roethke

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

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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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  • O’Brien, Richard - 1990
Dick O’Brien is responsible for building the two artificial ice rinks in Eau Claire. He spent countless hours acquiring funds—two million dollars, as well as designing the facility. He helped start the two high school programs. Without the rinks, there would be no college hockey in Eau Claire.  He served on many community projects and served as president of the youth hockey organization. He also coached youth hockey.
 
The City of Eau Claire named the main arena the Dick O’Brien Arena.