Seven individuals and one team were inducted into the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame Saturday night at the Innovation Credit Union iPlex in Swift Current.

Among the Hall of Fame class of 2018 were:

Former Swift Current Bronco Ron Delorme, who was also given a star blanket and honoured for his contributions and growth to the game in the Indigenous community.

ering">John Kelly Lovering (Builder), who also was honoured posthumously by his family.

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The 1987-88 Notre Dame Hounds (Team).

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Local iconic volunteer Dennis Loeppky (Grassroots), who was the third and final member to have his family on hand for the posthumous induction.

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Fellow notable volunteer and local pioneer Larry Johnson (Grassroots).

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And, Canadian hockey icon Hayley Wickenheiser (Player).

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"It's such an honour to be part of this whole program, and a privilege after 40 years. You don't do those things for this, but as it's turned out, it's very nice," said Johnson, who admitted he had to pinch himself at times when seeing his name next to some other inductees.

"Billy Hicke, Kelly Lovering, Ron Delorme, Hayley Wickenheiser... I mean to go in with people like that at the same time, just incredible... such an honour."

As for the most notable face of the evening, Shaunavon product Hayley Wickenheiser, she admits that being honoured in her home province is as special of an occasion as there is.

"It's a big honour. I mean I've received a lot of awards I guess and accolades through my career, but this one is very special," she said.

"My heart is always in Saskatchewan - I've lived in Alberta for a long time, but I am still from Saskatchewan. It's a very big part of where I started in hockey, my roots, and the value system that I have. Being able to come back and share this night with all the other inductees and have my parents here is a fun night."

Wickenheiser's contributions to growth and popularity in the women's game in the province and country is undeniable, but she says times weren't always as smooth as they were for girls wanting to get into the sport of hockey.

One of Canada's most prominent hockey figures added that throughout her life, the constant presence of having the game she loved has left her feeling nothing but grateful.

A fitting inclusion to the evening's events was a ceremony for the Humboldt Broncos, honouring the victims of the car crash. The names of the 16 lives that were lost have been etched on the wall of fame in the Hall.

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