Morden Mohawks 1987–1992

Morden Mohawks
Written By Karina Bueckert
 

  • HOMETOWN Morden, MB

  • INDUCTED 2008

PLAYERS

Inserts L-R: Lyle Hope, Ron Meakin, Steve Rach, Pat Temmerman, Wayne Bergman, Kenton Hildebrand, Sheldon Friesen, Cory Friesen, Phil Hildebrand.

Back Row L-R: Joe Wiwchar (coach), Bob Williams, Cam Owens, Mark Thiessen, Dale Hosea, Kevin Krueger, Scott Unrau, Angus Kyle, Wayne Sager.

Front Row: Jerry Fehr, Gerry Leiding, Steve Sager, Troy Ehnes, Doug Hamm, Darrell McElroy, Brian McElroy.

Missing: Jay Rach, Fred Zaplitney, David Leever, Ryan Rach, Lon Rach

STORY

The Morden Mohawks entered the Border League in 1970. The league consisted of teams from Pilot Mound, Crystal City , Clearwater, Mather, Cartwright, Snowflake, Manitou, Kaleida, and Winkler.

The team found its stride under Doug Hamm, Darrell McElroy, and Joe Wiwchar around 1987. From 1987-1992, they were league champions 5 out of 6 seasons, and finalists in 1989. The team went on to represent the Border League in Provincials after each of these championships.

Karina Bueckert
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