Walter F. Ehrnfelt High School Tournament

The Walter F. Ehrnfelt Memorial Hockey Tournament stands as a living tribute to the late Mayor of Strongsville, Walter F. Ehrnfelt—an inspiring leader and lifelong resident whose dedication shaped his beloved city. From his tenure on the Strongsville School Board in 1974 (including two years as Board President) to his 1977 election to City Council, Mr. Ehrnfelt constantly strove to serve and improve the community he called home. Soon after taking office in 1978, he was appointed Mayor and went on to serve six consecutive four-year terms, with his final term beginning in 2000. Tragically, Mayor Ehrnfelt passed away from a heart attack on May 25, 2003.

Yet his dream continues through the hockey tournament that bears his name and the ice rink he helped secure for Strongsville’s High School team. A steadfast champion of local athletes, he believed in creating a dedicated home rink for them to flourish. Thanks to his far-reaching vision, Walter F. Ehrnfelt’s spirit endures, honored year after year by citizens and visitors alike who gather in Strongsville to celebrate his memory—both on and off the ice.