Michigan State By Mistake

Former Canadian National Team member Ross Parke tells the story of how he winded up playing college hockey at Michigan State.

I greatly enjoyed my visit with Ross Parke.

Born in Winnipeg on February 18th, 1932, Ross Parke grew up in the neighbourhood of River Heights, playing hockey at the local rinks. He went to Kelvin High School and later played junior hockey for the Winnipeg Monarchs, a team he grew up idolizing.

“I used to sneak into the Amphitheatre and hide until the Mona…