(AberdeenWings.com) – The South Dakota Amateur Hockey Hall of Fame has announced the induction of 15 individuals from seven local hockey associations as the members of its inaugural Hall of Fame class.

The South Dakota Hockey Hall of Fame was founded in 2022 to establish a memorial to those who have developed the sport of ice hockey in South Dakota. The first inductees will be presented during an induction banquet at 7:00pm on Friday, April 14, 2023 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

“We’re excited to unveil the first class of the South Dakota Hockey Hall of Fame,” said Jeff Scheel, Chairman of the selection committee. “Our sport is growing rapidly and celebrating these individuals shows where hockey has been and where it’s headed in South Dakota.”

The inaugural class of 2023 includes:

Builder Category

Tom Hitchcock, Huron

Tom Honkomp, Brookings

Greg and Nancy Odde, Aberdeen

Dave Tronnes, Mitchell

Maxine Tronnes, Mitchell

Jack Vosler, Huron

Player Category

Landon Badger, Pierre

Glenn Cacaro, Sioux Falls

Matt Farris, Pierre

Justin Kirchhevel, Brookings

Austin Wagner, Pierre

Coach Category

Randy Honkomp, Brookings

Dick Novak, Rapid City

Officials Category

Mike Reger, Brookings

Single tickets for the induction ceremony and banquet are $50, reserved tables of eight are $400, and sponsor tables are $700. For additional details on the new Hall of Fame members or to purchase banquet tickets, visit www.sdaha.org.