Broomball continues its long run as the most-played sport at Merry Lea, and interest may be spreading. When broomball photos appeared on Merry Lea’s Facebook page recently, the South Bend Tribune called and featured one of the photos on their pages. The writer described broomball as “Poor man’s hockey.”

In this photo, Sustainability Summit attendees pursue Tom Hartzell, coordinator of undergraduate programs, as he heads for the goal. A warm day made the court slushy, resulting in better traction and a lightning-fast game.