Legendary Coyotes' forward Keith Tkachuk will be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame on Friday.
Former Arizona Coyotes’ forward Keith Tkachuk is set to be inducted into the St. Louis Blues Hall of Fame this Friday.
Tkachuk was a member of the Winnipeg Jets/Coyotes organization for 10 seasons where he had 323 goals, 300 assists and 623 points. He also served as the team's first captain when they relocated to Arizona in 1996, a position he held for five years.
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For all of his amazing achievements, the Coyotes inducted him into their ring of honor back in 2011.
While Tkachuk left a lasting legacy in Arizona, he also made a large impact for the city of St. Louis.
He was traded to the Blues in 2001 by the Coyotes. Through his nine seasons in St. Louis Tkachuk had 208 goals, 219 assists and 427 points.
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The former All-Star is currently ranked top-ten in goals amongst all Coyotes’ and Blues’ players which just shows how impactful he has been for both organizations.
Tkachuk was known not just to be a goal scorer, but a ferocious player as he was never afraid to drop the gloves and fight. These traits have now been passed onto his two sons, Matthew Tkachuk who plays for the Florida Panthers and Brady Tkachuk who is the captain of the Ottawa Senators.
There is a lot to remember when looking back at Keith’s legendary career. Now he will be truly honored for his time in Arizona and St. Louis.