Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame announces 2024 class

The Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 class, which includes ex-NHLers, notable amateur players and teams, officials, builders, and a longtime 680 CJOB sports broadcaster.

The 2024 inductions also include, for the first time ever, a “grassroots” category, honouring a volunteer.

Among those inducted into the hall:

• Russ Romaniuk (Winnipeg Jets, Philadelphia Flyers, Manitoba Moose)
• Shane Hnidy (Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Nashville Predators, Atlanta Thrashers, Anaheim Ducks, Minnesota Wild)
• Duvie Westcott (Columbus Blue Jackets)
• Brad Maxwell (Minnesota North Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks)
• Hal Winkler (Boston Bruins, New York Rangers)
• Laurie Langrell (MJHL, EHL, IHL, WHL)
• Southeast Prairie Thunder (2011-12 Allan Cup champions)
• Cartwright Clippers (multiple SWHL championships between 1986 and 1992)
• Harvey Bolton (referee and off-ice official)
• Wayne Deschouwer (coach and manager)
• Jack McKenzie (coach and league executive)
• Kelly Moore (broadcaster, 680 CJOB)
• Paul Krestanowich (referee)
• Laurent Kerbrat (volunteer)
• Ed Reigle (player/coach)

Nominations for the Hall come from public submissions, and are then reviewed by an independent selection committee, with new members inducted every two years.

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A gala dinner to welcome the 2024 inductees is planned for Oct. 5 at Canad Inns Polo Park.

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