Boogie Meisenheimer

“Boogie” Meisenheimer was an integral part of the Red Wings Memorial Cup winners of 1961-62. Photo courtesy of the Hamilton Spectator.

Red Wings Trainer part of Hamilton’s Memorial Cup winners

When Eddie Bush was hired as the new coach of the Hamilton Red Wings in 1960, another important part of the team’s personnel assumed his new duties at the Forum about the same time.

Harvey Meisenheimer became the new Red Wing trainer, and remained with the club for three years, including the Memorial Cup-winning season.

Nicknamed “Boogie” because he won a Boogie-Woogie dance contest in his youth, Meisenheimer not made sure the hockey equipment and first air supplies were in good shape, he assisted coach Bush with practice drills for the players.

Before coming to Hamilton, Meisenheimer had been the trainer for the Philadelphia Falcons and the Sudbury Wolves, including the Wolves’ Allan Cup finals in 1953-54.

Originally from Parry Sound, Meisenheimer passed away in June of 1968.

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