Late on Wednesday night from Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH – February 13, 2019:
I have noted before that the adrenaline rushed competitive teenager facing adversity on the fly while skating at top speed in a suit of armor would rank pretty low on the list of folks properly equipped to police themselves fairly. Call the game, we’ll wait. Coach, lead your team, set an example that is within the framework of the game. If a player is out for blood, sit them down. It doesn’t belong, I don’t care what time it is, or what the score is. I am not sure why there needs to be running time in the 3rd period of such games unless it’s just an obvious confession that the powers that be have no ability to manage a lopsided situation. This is varsity high school hockey. In a few short years from now will these, then young adults, find themselves in a lopsided situation and be able to speed up the clock so they can go home from a tough day? I hope not. There are always opportunities to learn.

Grady comes to a halt and I can hear Veronica Corningstone (Anchorman) saying, “and thanks for stopping by”. (Sage photo)
In the second period, the wheels just about came off of this contest. There were 31 minutes in penalties handed out and there probably should have been more. On ice bullying and taunting made me want to get up and leave. Players being allowed to take shift after shift even they were acting like 3-year olds fighting over a single truck in the sandbox. Again, coaches and officials, take control. There was just one goal scored in the period, and only 14 shots combined. Most of the period was spent avoiding cheap shots or trying to ‘one-up’ one another.

Colin and Sebastian celebrate while Coach Josh let’s Colby know that his time will come. (Sage photo)
The scoresheet for this game was written exceptionally neat but I am honestly conflicted on reporting the goals and assists because I believe they are fairly inaccurate. In a rush to do anything, we rarely do our best work, and the whole night seemed like a rush. Well, except for the Grizzlies offensive barrage. They were sensational right from the opening faceoff.
- Melanie and Sean took a moment between shifts to grab a quick picture at the rink photo booth. (Sage photo)
- Maddie doesn’t seem the list bit distracted by the red, white, and blue opposition. (Sage photo)
- Kyle exhibits how the goalie’s pads are fastened to the goalie’s skates but pretends not to be involved. (Sage photo)
- Devin works the boards at Phillips Exeter Academy. (Sage photo)
- Eric wonders aloud, “Hey Grady what do you think is over there?” (Sage photo)
- Madeline Sage did sweep the podium in the joke telling portion of the program. Kyle can hardly contain himself while Brett listens in. (Sage photo)
School | W | L | T | Points | Rating |
1) St. Thomas Aquinas | 13 | 2 | 0 | 54 | 3.60000 |
2) Dover | 12 | 3 | 0 | 48 | 3.20000 |
3) Goffstown | 11 | 3 | 1 | 46 | 3.06670 |
4) Alvirne-Milford | 8 | 5 | 2 | 37 | 2.46670 |
5) Keene | 8 | 5 | 0 | 32 | 2.46150 |
6) Merrimack | 8 | 6 | 1 | 35 | 2.33330 |
7) Oyster River | 7 | 5 | 2 | 32 | 2.28570 |
7) Kingswood | 8 | 6 | 0 | 32 | 2.28570 |
9) Lebanon-Stevens-Mount Royal | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 2.00000 |
10) Portsmouth-Newmarket | 6 | 7 | 2 | 29 | 1.93330 |
11) Winnacunnet | 4 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 1.12500 |
12) Somersworth-Coe-Brown | 3 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 1.00000 |
13) Spaulding | 3 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0.80000 |
14) Timberlane | 3 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0.75000 |
- Grady leads the charge at Winnacunnet. (Sage photo)
- Sebastian out for an excursion in the offensive zone, his hunting territory. (Sage photo)
- Colby Gamache sends a message via telepathy as Coach transcribes the message back on the bench. (Sage photo)
- Luc Ouellette works the power crossover step while changing direction. (Sage photo)
- Colby looks down for the puck as Sean says, “Colby it’s not down there, the ref hasn’t dropped it yet”. (Sage photo)
- Maddie placed a disappointing 4th in the high hurdles competition between periods. She did ace the degree of difficulty though. (Sage photo)
- Maddie sees her weighted scores posted for degree of difficulty in the hurdles event and cannot contain her joy! (Sage photo)
- Grady doesn’t seem to notice that Mrs. Sage is skating a shift on the ice while taking this picture. (Sage photo)
Updated Records:
Goffstown (11-3-1)
Winnacunnet (4-11-1)
February 13, 2019. 9:00 PM Start:
Summary:
Goals:
Goffstown: 4-1-4 = 9
Winnacunnet: 0-0-0 = 0
Shots:
Goffstown: 21-09-16 = 46
Winnacunnet: 11-05-01 = 17
Scoring:
2nd Goffstown at 10:06. Even. Grady Chretien (20) unassisted.
Penalties:
Goffstown:
Special Teams:
Goffstown Power Play: 1 for 4.
Winnacunnet Power Play: 0 for 1.
Saves:
Winnacunnet: Naish Kelly 9 of 11. (6:00)