Many boys learned how to skate and play in Marengo

By Joan Janzen

The local Marengo history book “The Wind Still Blows” captured a photo of one of the many young hockey teams in Marengo. This 1964 team of youngsters are an example of the many boys who learned how to skate and play hockey in Marengo. The new skating rink was built in 1957, causing a resurgence in hockey. Through the years many volunteers coached and managed the many boys who played hockey in Marengo. During that some time period Marengo also had a senior hockey team which played in different leagues.

This is a Marengo boys hockey team from 1964. Front row (l-r): Wayne Cowie, Daryl Cook, David Rea. Second row (l-r): Kelly Sullivan, Murray Faubert, Walter Sullivan, Arnold Cowie, Glen Brotzel. Back row (l-r): Doug Ellis (coach), Ron Ellis, Eddie Sonmor, Charlie Ward (caretaker).

Photo: The Wind Still Blows