Chicago Blackhawks Induct Three Legends into Inaugural Hall of Fame

Duncan Keith, Steve Larmer, and the late Troy Murray honored for their contributions to the centennial franchise

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:19am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented scenes of a Blackhawks hockey game or celebration, with sharp, overlapping shapes and planes of color representing the team's rich history and bright future.The Blackhawks' Hall of Fame induction ceremony honored the team's past legends, inspiring the current roster to build upon the franchise's storied legacy.Chicago Today

The Chicago Blackhawks celebrated their 100th anniversary by inducting three legendary players into the team's inaugural Hall of Fame on Friday night. Defenseman Duncan Keith, right wing Steve Larmer, and the late center Troy Murray were honored in an emotional ceremony at the USG Arena, home of the USHL's Chicago Steel. The trio joined the nine Blackhawks players who already had their numbers retired, forming the first class of the new Hall of Fame.

Why it matters

The Blackhawks' Hall of Fame induction ceremony highlighted the storied history and accomplishments of some of the franchise's all-time greats. As the team looks to build towards the future with a young roster, honoring the past legends who helped define the Blackhawks' legacy was an important way to connect the current players with the team's rich tradition.

The details

Duncan Keith, a defenseman who helped the Blackhawks win three Stanley Cups, was inducted alongside former right wing Steve Larmer, who played 11 seasons in Chicago and won the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie in 1982-83. The late Troy Murray, a center who spent the majority of his 15-year NHL career with the Blackhawks, was also honored posthumously. Murray's son Blake accepted the Hall of Fame award on his father's behalf.

  • The Blackhawks Hall of Fame induction ceremony took place on Friday, April 10, 2026.
  • Murray, a Blackhawks radio analyst for 27 years, passed away last month at the age of 63.

The players

Duncan Keith

A defenseman who won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2025.

Steve Larmer

A right wing who played 11 seasons with the Blackhawks, winning the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie in 1982-83.

Troy Murray

A center who spent the majority of his 15-year NHL career with the Blackhawks, winning the Selke Trophy in 1985-86. He later worked as a Blackhawks radio analyst for 27 years until his passing last month at age 63.

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What they’re saying

“It's an incredible honor. To be part of this, to have played 11 years here, (I) come in as a young kid and left as a man. It was a lot of fun playing in the old Chicago Stadium.”

— Steve Larmer, Former Blackhawks right wing

“Thank you for what you did for the beautiful game of hockey.”

— Blake Murray, Son of Troy Murray

“It's not all just about one guy or one player or one group of players, it's all 20 guys pulling on the rope and being a part of the team success. Certainly Connor has shown improvement in his game and that drive and motivation that he can be a good leader for this group, but it's going to take everyone to step up and take on some leadership role.”

— Duncan Keith, Former Blackhawks defenseman

What’s next

The Blackhawks will continue to build towards the future with their young roster, hoping the next generation of players can follow in the footsteps of the newly inducted Hall of Famers.

The takeaway

The Blackhawks' inaugural Hall of Fame induction ceremony was a poignant celebration of the team's storied history and the legendary players who defined the franchise over the past century. As the team looks to the future, honoring these icons serves as an inspiration for the current roster to strive for similar levels of excellence and cement their own legacies.