Ron Pergande

5 years ago this week, Kate & her teammates sang me happy 50th birthday 5 times, in 2 different languages, @ a hockey weekend in GR. I was diagnosed w cancer 2 wks later. Kate’s cancer was discovered shortly after mine. It’s just not right. I pray for you everyday, Fronek Family.

Greatest day / weekend of my life. Happy Anniversary, Trisha!!

YES!! That second coo-Z from last week belonged to none other than @tracyostby, making the long trek from Roseau USA for some state championship baseball and golf in Jordan MN. THANK YOU for GREAT times Makin’ Memories, Bobcat & Roseau late-nighters!! -rcr

Guess who’s in Jordan MN enjoying state baseball and golf ... and a coldie outta these cooo-zzzz’s?!

God Bless America. Isn’t she beautiful?!! Happy Flag Day, Everyone..and Happy Birthday, Herbie!!

GREAT night: the music, setting, new Friends, food, drink... EVERYTHING was perfect... until Z told me that my lettuce was expired?!! Maybe we can give ‘er the gas at a grad party this weekend and chop the salad... THANK YOU for a GREAT night, Cory!!

While you’re out celebrating graduates this weekend, be sure to stop by EP Schooner Days: come to the bingo+beer tent 8-11 Sat nite & say hi during my EP Lions Bingo shift. Cool off w a coldie & catch the energy of The RC section. BINGO!!

THANK YOU, Roman!! One of my all-time favorite “kids”. Looking VERY forward to connecting in Madison, Savage, EP, GR... waaaay overdue. Excited to be in a stadium next season LIVE to watch you play. Makin’ Memories, GO BUCKY!! -rcr

THANK YOU for the LOVE, Coach Niko!! You gave it your all w the EP hockey community for several years, instilling an intense work ethic, leading by example ... with expectations of winning. The young men - athletes take that drive into LIFE. You’re Awesome. -rcr

I’ve realized that weddings and grad parties are my favorite events: everyone is soooo happy about the here and now, the memories of what got you there...the excitement for the future. Congratulations Carter+Luke. GREAT celebration. THANK YOU, Batchelder+Mittelstadt Families.

Honored + excited to celebrate EPHS Grads Carter + Luke tonight = State Champs #11 Captain Batch + #27 Captain Kooka. AWESOME milestones + Memories. Congratulations to you & your Families & The Boys on your incredible journey. ENJOY!! [game pics @rickolson77 ... ]

Thank you for EVERYTHING, Coach Tim. You ran GREAT practices, 5+ summer hockey seasons...so many of your players went to The Tourney... + beyond. State Champions, D1 hockey, NHL?! So many GREAT Red Cooler Memories w you & Family around North America. When’s the next singalong?!

Jen, LOVE The RC flashback story you share...one of the originals, for sure. So The Red Cooler got the wagon...and the kids had to walk up the steep hill?? Sounds about right...! Thank you for your kind words, and for great Memories. More to come!! Just Breathe, -RCRonnie

LOVE THAT, Batch!!! YES, we’ve had MANY great memories / stories around The RC. THANK YOU for being part of my life, for telling great stories, for living/loving LIFE. See you soon, State Champion!! -RCRonnie

Hockey Managers, Hall of Famers, Moms. Starting back in the Mite days, ya held us all together, kept us moving forward, makin’ great memories for over a decade. THANK YOU @dedemit311 @SLangefels @sarabatch77 Karen Holt @jennyb911 Happy Mother’s Day, State Champions!!!

Thank you for your kind words, Pat. Glad you enjoyed the feature. We’ve had some great times together watching the boys grow up and compete over the years...I always preferred when they were on the SAME team! Thank you for being part of our lives...and The Story!! -rcr

Thank you for your kind words, HendE. Many great Memories with our Families at hockey rinks...and parking lots...and baseball fields!! All the BEST to the baseballers, softballers, student-athletes and food scientists in your life! -rcr

THANK YOU, Mike - McC!! Everyone could use a little Red Cooler LOVE right about now, especially w the crazy last few weeks to 14 months in Bloomington, in Minneapolis ... in the WORLD. Hope you & Mitch get some BIG fish this Summer ‘21! -rcr

THANK YOU, Ann!! So many great times around The RC at outta town tourneys, on your deck, and discovering Whitey’s love of the band Cracker late nite in your living room...w/ amp & mic. LOW. LOUD. Loved our Team/Family jamms, ready for the next one!! -RCRonnie

Thank you, Darren. We had some great tailgaters around The RC during summer hockey. Was very fun watching your boys grow up, and watching our boys compete together all those years. Hope the [five-?!] goalie MN Carlson Family is doing great!! -rcr