With the skies opened and dumping downpours of rain, there was no team warm-up outside before this morning’s game. It was an 8:20am ice time too, which can be tough to rise for on a dark, gray, weekend morning. That, and the fact that every week seems to be longer than the week prior over the last year, seemed to contribute to a sluggish start.
As the game went along, both teams got their legs going a little bit at a time. For the Flames that meant better scoring chances and a better success rate of putting the puck in the net. After a scoreless first period, the Flames led 4-1 after two periods, and scored another 3 goals in the final period. In the end, the Flames skated off into the rain and wind with a 7-1 victory. They will return to the ice tomorrow in Concord for a game against a very good Concord team.
As for now, the rain has stopped and the clouds even parted some. Enjoy some pictures from this morning’s action between a bunch of kids playing a game they all love. It’s all about the kids.
Literally, the goal. This is the target for year after year of hockey.
Opening face-off, Flames vs. Cyclones from JFK Arena.
Ian fires a pass to the slot area, looking for Soucy.
Travis handles the shot. Personally, here’s what I would like to see. Five players skating in full hustle strides to get to a potential rebound or clearing attempt. But I am from an old school.
Colby is so happy to be leading the breakout, it’s like he is skating on air!
Lots of open square footage, and a few options, but things don’t always go the way we want them to.
Jordan leads the hustle back to a loose puck. Keep those legs moving.
Take Your Best Shots
Colby incorporates a balanced workout while getting a shot on goal in the process.
Soucy takes a shot while being mirrored by a defender.
The Mighty Fin takes a shot (not at her Dad) against the Cyclones.
Sean appears to be shooting the puck but I am not sure where this puck came from, or where it is going.
Jax rips a wrist shot that hits the inside of the nearside post and into the net.
Jax follows through on his shot toward the net.
Sean takes a point blank shot and scores after a great pass from Soucy.
Logan cranks a shot in the offensive end vs. the Cyclones.
Teddy runs down a loose puck and draws a tripping penalty before sliding a shot on goal.
Sean gets a pass through the crease to Jacob before the defense can react.
There was no penalty called here after some good hustle from Jacob.
The Cyclones cashed in on a Flames turnover after a nice pass to the slot.
Travis corrals this shot and covers it up for a stoppage in play.
The Flames get some coaching and encouragement from coach between periods.
Logan hustles back and breaks up a possible breakaway for the Cyclones.
Travis squares up the shot and makes the save on a point blank scoring chance.
The Flames line up and salute the Cyclones after the game at JFK.
