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" Schmitt

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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Marlowe Suter, a talented senior hockey player in the 1950s, was selected as the MVP in the 1958 state tournament. During the 1960s and 1970s, Suter coached all levels of youth hockey with the Madison Lakers and Madison Capitols programs. Suter was recognized as one of the finest youth coaches in the country. Suter’s sons John, Bob, and Gary all played defense for the University of Wisconsin. Bob was a member of the 1980 Olympic team while Gary had a lengthy NHL career. Suter’s grandson Ryan is currently a member of the Minnesota Wild.