Vancouver Canucks Ring of Honour

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Orland Kurtenbach's plaque on the Canucks' Ring of Honour in Rogers Arena. Orland Kurtenbach ring of honour.jpg
Orland Kurtenbach's plaque on the Canucks' Ring of Honour in Rogers Arena.

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. [1] 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. [2] 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. [3] Members are selected by an advisory committee that includes former players, broadcasters, and staff members. [4]

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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. [3]

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. [5] [6]

Members

Kirk McLean was the second person inducted into the Ring of Honour Kirk McLean.jpg
Kirk McLean was the second person inducted into the Ring of Honour
Number [7] NamePositionYears With ClubDate of InductionNotesRef
25 Orland Kurtenbach Centre
Head coach 		1970–1974 (player)
1976–1978 (coach)		October 26, 2010First captain in franchise history. Later coached team. [1]
1 Kirk McLean Goaltender 1987–1998November 24, 2010Franchise leader in several goaltending statistics. a [8]
23 Thomas Gradin Centre
Scout 		1978–1986 (player)
1994–present (scout)		January 24, 2011Former highest-scoring centre in franchise history. b [9]
27 Harold Snepsts Defenceman 1974–1984
1987–1990		March 14, 2011Former franchise leader in games played and penalty minutes. c [10]
3 Pat Quinn Defenceman
Head coach
General manager
President		1970–1972 (player)
1987–1997 (management)		April 13, 2014Won the Jack Adams Award in 1991–92.
Head coach and general manager of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finalist team.		 [11] [12]
2 Mattias Ohlund Defenceman 1997–2009December 16, 2016Former highest-scoring defenceman in franchise history. [13]
14 Alex Burrows Left wing 2006–2017December 3, 2019Scored numerous game-winning goals, Sedin twins linemate, dubbed 'Dragonslayer" [14]
1 Roberto Luongo Goaltender 2006–2014December 14, 2023All time franchise leader in wins (252), save percentage (0.919), and goals-against average (2.36). [15]

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