Discover Englewood 2023
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T he time has come for inline skate hockey players to lace up their skates. After being sidelined for three years, the Tringali Hockey and Sports League is back in action at the Tringali Recreation Center in Englewood. The rink is one of Englewood's hidden recreational gems, tucked behind the tennis courts and children's playground at Tringali Park in Engelwood East. Hockey League President Rob Kruzel hopes to see the same interest in the skate hockey that the league saw when it sponsored youth, teen, adult and family hockey games, beginning in 2004. The league teams of all ages played four days a week on the rink. The rink was closed since 2019, but last year, Charlotte County slotted $100,000 to get it up and running again. The rink isn't limited to hockey play. It is outfitted with basketball hoops for outdoor pickup games and is designed for those who like to skate without crossing sticks. Time to Drop the Puck By Steve Reilly Englewood's hockey back inline Rink repaired, play resumes for kids, adults A. Savannah Malick, 2, teachers herself how to play hockey at the Tringali Hockey rink grand re-opening. B. Charlotte County Commissioner Bill Truex cuts the ribbon to re-open the Tringali Hockey Rink in Englewood. Charlotte County Commissioner Stephen R. Deutsch also attended the event with Tringali Hockey and Sports League president Robert Kruzel. C. Tringali Hockey League President Rob Kruzel. D. Tampa Bay Lightning fan Braxton Bohn, 10, a Myakka River Elementary student, practices passing the puck. PHOTOS BY STEVE REILLY A B C D Discover Englewood 2023 30