(left to right) Terry Rogers, Ryan Danberg, and Stan Ryhorchuk get together following a ceremonial puck drop for the late Robert Henning (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff).

By Aaron Schulze

Remembering Robert Henning

Late Robert Henning honoured during the Roosters Tournament

Nov 4, 2019 | 9:02 AM

The Roosters Tournament in Melfort has come and gone, although the pre-game ceremony on Nov. 2 made the 40^th installment of the adult rec hockey tournament feel memorable.

A ceremonial puck drop was held for Robert Henning, a longstanding member of the Roosters and long-time user of the Northern Lights Palace. Henning passed away in July 2019 at age 94.

Stan Ryhorchuk and Terry Rogers, long-time friends of Henning, were present for the puck drop. Ryhorchuk said Henning coached his fastball team in 1967 and played hockey with him since 1969.

Rogers called Henning an integral part of Melfort hockey and softball for many years.

“He was Mr. hockey for Melfort and area,” Rogers said. “We never thought of him being old. He was always just one of the guys. He probably played in 1,000 or 2,000 games and he probably watched a billion games; he was always at the rink. All his family are here, so they really appreciated what we did here this morning.”

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Henning began the Roosters Tournament 40 years ago. The tournament was also officially renamed in his honour.

With files from Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff

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