South Dakota Amateur Hockey Association Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Watertown, SD – South Dakota Hockey along with the South Dakota Hockey Hall of Fame has announced the induction of six individuals from five local hockey associations as the members of the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

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 Class of 2026 inductees will be presented during an induction banquet at 7:00pm on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.

“We’re excited to unveil the 2026 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’s it’s headed in South Dakota.”

The Class of 2026 includes:

Bruce A. Bergman, Huron

Vincent A. (Vince) Foley, Watertown

Daniel G Petereit, MD, Rapid City

Chris Tronnes, Mitchell

Lowell W. Swanson, Aberdeen

Greg Swanson, Aberdeen

Single tickets for the induction ceremony and banquet are available for $65, reserved tables of eight available for $520, and event sponsorship tables are available for $800. For additional details on the new Hall of Fame members or to purchase banquet tickets, visit www.sdaha.org.