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. 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. Members are selected by an advisory committee that includes former players, broadcasters, and staff members.
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.
Members
Number Name Position Years With Club Date of Induction Notes Ref25 CentreHead coach 1970–1974 (player)1976–1978 (coach) October 26, 2010 First captain in franchise history. Later coached team. 1 Goaltender 1987–1998 November 24, 2010 Franchise leader in several goaltending statistics. 23 CentreScout 1978–1986 (player)1994–present (scout) January 24, 2011 Former highest-scoring centre in franchise history. 27 Defenceman 1974–19841987–1990 March 14, 2011 Former franchise leader in games played and penalty minutes. 3 DefencemanHead coachGeneral managerPresident 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. 2 Defenceman 1997–2009 December 16, 2016 Former highest-scoring defenceman in franchise history. 14 Left wing 2006–2017 December 3, 2019 Scored numerous game-winning goals, Sedin twins linemate, dubbed 'Dragonslayer" 1 Goaltender 2006–2014 December 14, 2023 All time franchise leader in wins (252), save percentage (0.919), and goals-against average (2.36).
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. b: Gradin finished his Canucks career with 550 points, he has since been surpassed by several players. 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.
See also List of Vancouver Canucks award winners
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