Kick off Hockey Day in Houston with an unforgettable evening at the 2nd annual Houston Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Banquet! Join us as we honor the legends of Houston hockey who have left an indelible mark on Houston’s hockey scene in an exclusive and personal environment. The event will feature opportunities to meet the legends and their families, share stories of Houston hockey, induct those honored into the Houston Hockey Hall of Fame, and honor this year’s Hockey Day In Houston Slapshot Scholarship recipients.

Date: March 20, 2026
Time: 6 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Silver Street Studios @ Sawyer Yards – 2000 Edwards Street, Houston, TX 77007

2026 Houston Hockey Hall of Fame Honorees:

– Shelly Pottorf- 1st born and raised NCAA Division 1 female hockey player

–  Terry Ruskowski- former WHA Houston Aeros forward, IHL Houston Aeros coach

–  Bill Dineen- WHA Houston Aeros coach being represented by his son Peter Dineen (former NHL player and IHL Houston Aeros front office)

–  Bobby Reynolds- IHL Houston Aeros forward who returned to Houston as an amateur referee and youth ice hockey coach and founded Reynolds Hockey Academy

–  Chuck Watson- former IHL and AHL Houston Aeros owner who maintains ownership of The Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex

–  Chie Chie Yard- the only born and raised Olympic Ice Hockey player from Houston, playing for Japan in 1998.  Currently serves as Group Vice President in the NHL

Other confirmed guests in attendance include:

– Mark Howe – former WHA Houston Aeros, Hockey Hall of Famer, WHA Hall of Famer, Houston Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025
– Marty Howe – former WHA Houston Aeros, WHA Hall of Famer, Houston Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025
– Jack Stanfield – former WHA Houston Aeros forward, coach, and executive, long time Houston area resident, and pioneer in sports broadcasting, Houston Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025
– Pete Donnelly – former WHA goaltender who relocated to Houston and has shared his passion for hockey through coaching in the ISHL and playing in adult leagues, Houston Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025

–  Pete Dineen- former NHL player and IHL Houston Aeros Director of Player Development representing his father, Bill Dineen

–  Michel Petit- An 18 year NHL veteran who now calls The Woodlands home!  CEO of Blueline Slapshot LLC.

– Blair Stewart- Former NHL forward who finished his career with the Houston Apollos of the CHL

– Graeme Townshend-  Former NHL forward who played for the IHL Houston Aeros and was recognized for his community service in Houston by being recognized as the 1995-1996 IHL “Man of the Year!”

–  Ron Grahame-  Former NHL’er and WHA Hall of Famer playing with the Houston Aeros

– Charlotte Grahame- Former VP of Hockey Operations for the Colorado Avalanche, winning the Stanley Cup in 2001.  One of only 17 women with her name etched on the Stanley Cup

Ticket Pricing:

$89 per person Early bird tickets, now – February 8th, 2026

$105  per person after February 9th, 2026 – March 15th, 2026

Group Seating Package:

10 Person Package: $950, ensuring you and your group are seated together for the event.

What’s Included:

– Induction ceremony for hockey legends

– A La Carte catering dining experience courtesy of The Heights Catering

– Whiskey and tequila tasting courtesy of Longhorn Liquor

– Cash bar for beverages courtesy of The Decoy HTX

– Sampling provided by SoShel

– Silent Auction by Showcase Silent Auction

Event Partners:

– Hockey Day In Houston

– Saint Arnold Brewing Company

– The Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex

– The Decoy HTX

– Silver Street Studios at Sawyer Yards

The Houston Hockey Hall of Fame will kick off the Hockey Day in Houston weekend, by honoring those who have paved the way for us to continue to honor and celebrate the game of hockey in Houston, Texas.

For more information, to reserve your ticket, or to book the group package, contact Lance Rosenberg at Hpib.Houston@gmail.com. Let’s celebrate together the rich history and future of hockey in Houston!