MildmayIn the 1952-53 season, the Mildmay Monarchs defeated the Lucan Irish to win the W.O.A.A.Intermediate "C" Championship. Back (l-r) Pete Lobsinger, Manager; Alex Graff, Coach; Cecil McAlpine, Secretary-Treasurer; Russ Schwalm, Coach; Bill Tooke, Trainer; Paul Heisz, Vice-President, Don “Skip” Weiler, Equipment; Philip Wendt; Howard Johnston, President; Alf Schwichtenberg, Transportation (and two young fans – Little Monarch Dave Lobsinger and piano-playing cousin Larry Lobsinger). Middle - Jim Kunkel; Doug Trushinski; Raymond “Popeye” Kramer; Dave Wendt; Don McAlpine; Wally Wendt; Percy Evans; Ron Schmalz; Gerald “Beamer” Borho; Harold “Pepper” Voisin. Front – Jack Kunkel; John “Huntz” Weiler; Art Schefter; Bill Devlin; Gilbert “Gib” Arnold; Harvey “Jiggs” Liesemer: Joe Weiler; Harold “Harley” Schmalz. Missing from photo - Dr. E.J. Weiler, Honorary President; Dr. R.B. Treleaven, Club Doctor. (Photo courtesy Gerald "Beamer" Borho)
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Town to host special hockey game celebrating historic team

Mildmay will hold a special hockey celebration of a historic team from the town's history.

On Saturday, December 14 at the Mildmay-Carrick Community Centre, the Walkerton Capitals will host the Wingham Ironmen for a PJHL matchup honouring the Mildmay Monarchs.

The Monarchs captured numerous local and provincial titles in the 1940s and 50s, including the W.O.A.A.Intermediate "C" Championship in 1952-53. In 1957, the Mildmay Little Monarchs captured their 3rd successive Ontario Minor Hockey Association championship, among other titles that will be remembered and celebrated.

The game between Walkerton and Wingham will get going at 5 p.m., followed by socializing, dinner and entertainment in the community centre following the on-ice competition. There will be a Monarchs quiz that will enable fans to win prizes, as well.

For info, contact John Thompson - 519-884-4050 or sstj99@gmail.com.

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