Vancouver Canucks Ring of Honour explained
The Vancouver Canucks Ring of Honour is a collection of permanent in-arena displays, used as a means to celebrate and acknowledge players who made a lasting impact on the franchise. Along with the permanent display each inductee is given a night of recognition, during the unveiling of their display, that includes a video tribute and an on-ice presentation.[1] Established as part of the Canucks' 40th season celebration in the National Hockey League (NHL) in 2010–11, four members were inducted in the first year.[2] Members are selected by an advisory committee that includes former players, broadcasters, and staff members.[3]
The first member inducted to the Ring of Honour was Orland Kurtenbach. Kurtenbach began his professional career with the Western Hockey League version of the Canucks before reaching the NHL ranks. When the Canucks became an NHL expansion team in 1970, they used their second pick in the expansion draft to take Kurtenbach. Recognized for his leadership Kurtenbach was named the Canucks' first captain, a position he held until retiring in 1974.
The initiative has been well received by both players and fans. Honoured players have garnered loud ovations, while third inductee, Thomas Gradin, called it an honour that he was very proud of.[4]
Members
| Number[5] | Name | Position | Years With Club | Date of Induction | Notes | Ref |
|---|
| 25 | | | 1970–1974 (player)
1976–1978 (coach) | October 26, 2010 | First captain in franchise history. Later coached team. | [6] |
| 1 | | | 1987–1998 | November 24, 2010 | Franchise leader in several goaltending statistics. | [7] |
| 23 | | | 1978–1986 (player)
1994–present (scout) | January 24, 2011 | Former highest-scoring centre in franchise history. | [8] |
| 27 | | | 1974–1984
1987–1990 | March 14, 2011 | Former franchise leader in games played and penalty minutes. | [9] |
| 3 | | Defenceman
Head coach
General manager
President | 1970–1972 (player)
1987–1997 (management) | April 13, 2014 | Won the Jack Adams Award in 1991–92.
Head coach and general manager of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finalist team. | [10] [11] |
| 2 | | | 1997–2009 | December 16, 2016 | Former highest-scoring defenceman in franchise history. | [12] |
| 14 | | | 2006–2017 | December 3, 2019 | Scored numerous game-winning goals, Sedin twins linemate, dubbed 'Dragonslayer" | [13] |
| 1 | | | 2006–2014 | December 14, 2023 | All time franchise leader in wins (252), save percentage (0.919), and goals-against average (2.36). | [14] | |
Notes
- a: McLean was the Canucks' all-time leader in games played, wins, and shutouts in the regular season and post season at the time of his retirement. Roberto Luongo has since surpassed McLean in wins and shutouts for regular season play.[15]
- b: Gradin finished his Canucks career with 550 points, he has since been surpassed by several players.[16]
- c: Snepsts finished his Canucks career with 781 games played and 1,446 penalty minutes, he has since been surpassed by multiple players in each category.[17] [18]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Ring of Honour. 2012-02-16. Vancouver Canucks.
- Web site: Orland Kurtenbach inducted into Canucks Ring of Honour. 2010-10-27. 2012-02-16. Vancouver Canucks.
- News: Harold Snepsts to join Canucks' Ring of Honour. 2012-02-16. 2011-02-16. Vancouver Sun. Walker. Ian.
- News: Graceful Swede Gradin joins ring of honour. 2012-02-16. 2011-01-24. The Province. McIntyre. Gordon.
- Web site: All-Time Uniform numbers. Vancouver Canucks. 2012-02-15.
- News: The first. 2012-02-16. 2010-10-25. Vancouver Canucks. Derek. Jory.
- News: Kirk McLean inducted into Vancouver Canucks Ring of Honour. 2012-02-16. 2010-11-24. Vancouver Canucks.
- News: Thomas Gradin selected for Canucks Ring of Honour induction. 2012-02-16. 2011-01-05. Vancouver Canucks.
- News: Harold Snepsts selected for Vancouver Canucks Ring of Honour induction. 2012-02-16. 2011-02-16. Vancouver Canucks.
- News: National Hockey League. Canucks announce Quinn will go in Ring of Honour. 2014-03-02. 2014-03-07. Kevin. Woodley.
- News: Vancouver Canucks. Pat Quinn to be inducted into Ring of Honour. 2014-03-02. 2014-08-11.
- Web site: Ohlund to be inducted into Ring of Honour. 2016-07-25.
- Web site: Burrows to be inducted into the Canucks Ring of Honour. NHL.com. en-US. 2019-06-23.
- Web site: O'Leary . Dan . Hall of Fame goalie Luongo inducted into Canucks Ring of Honor . NHL.com . December 16, 2023 . December 14, 2023.
- Web site: Vancouver Canucks - Goalie Career for Team - Wins. 2012-02-16. National Hockey League.
- Web site: Vancouver Canucks - Centre Career for Team - Points. 2012-02-16. National Hockey League.
- Web site: Vancouver Canucks - Skaters Career for Team - Games Played. 2012-02-16. National Hockey League.
- Web site: Vancouver Canucks - Skaters Career for Team - Penalty Minutes. 2012-02-16. National Hockey League.
