Former WHL defenceman Duncan Keith has been elected to the Chicago Blackhawks Hall of Fame. The multi-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Famer will be inducted alongside former OHLer Steve Larmer this season. Keith is part of the Blackhawks' inaugural class, which joins the nine players who have had their numbers retired.
Keith's only WHL season came in 2002-03 when he played for the Kelowna Rockets. In 37 games, he recorded 46 points and helped Kelowna finish first in the league. Keith would go on to record 14 points in 19 playoff games and help the Rockets qualify for the 2003 Memorial Cup.
As for the Memorial Cup, Keith would record one goal in four games. Kelowna qualified for the semi-final, but lost to the Hull Olympiques. As for the winners of the tournament, that was the Kitchener Rangers, who featured future NHLers in Gregory Campbell, Mike Richards and Derek Roy.
Apr 15, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (2) during the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-Imagn ImagesMake sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.
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