One thing I have learned since my dad's death 19 years ago is that there are thousands of Ed Meagher stories out there, and that I should never be surprised to hear new ones. However, I thought I knew most of the "rink" stories, as my own memories take me back to my "hanging around the rink" days in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
I was a real rink rat in those days — and it wasn't uncommon for members of the Loyola High School senior hockey team to stuff me in their hockey duffle bag in the dark confines of the old senior hockey room.
‘There are thousands of Ed Meagher stories out there’
Rich Meagher reflects on his father’s connection to the Concordia arena
January 29, 2014
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The following email was received by NOW writer Tom Peacock on January 28, 2014.
Dear Mr. Peacock,
I just wanted to drop you a quick note about how much I enjoyed reading your article "Hockey's true home at Concordia," including the 1966 Loyola News clip (below) about my dad Ed Meagher by L. Ian MacDonald.
Courtesy of RMA
Prior to reading your article, I had never heard about the discussions on the naming of the rink, let alone Mr. MacDonald's story advocating for Ed Meagher's name to be attached to the building.
The arena was a very special place in my dad's life — where he probably spent as much time teaching young men lessons as important as the ones he taught in his classroom. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Rich Meagher
Lace up your skates and celebrate the new Ed Meagher Arena on February 1. Watch the ceremonial puck drop, followed by a Stingers hockey game.