Written by The 2010 Flames have been back in NH for a pair of weekends since their unforgettable team trip to Lake Placid. Since they have been back in NH, they have a record of 0-2-2. Also, since they have been back in NH, they have yet to play a game with their full roster from Lake Placid.
Primarily, sickness has been the biggest culprit in reducing the roster by a player or two for each of their last four games. Just an every year, late fall, type of sickness that kids pass from one to another. I am sure there will be more of it, but obviously we hope that all are safe, healthy, and sound.
Cooper lets a shot fly against the Dover Wild at JFK. © 1inawesomewonder 2022.
After the high of winning three out of four games in the Olympic Center at Lake Placid, including the Bronze Medal game, the 2010 Flames have been battling some real good competition back in NH. The Flames played the Dover Wild on Saturday, November 12 and dropped a 7-4 decision at JFK. They fell way behind in that game, but battled right through final period to cut into the lead some. Later in the day, after a congested ride to The Bog, the Flames and Breakers played a great game. With goaltending and defense the lead story, the Breakers held on for a 2-1 win.
On the following Saturday the 2010 Flames played two games back in NH. They traveled up the road a few miles for a spirited affair against the Jr. Monarchs which ended up in a 5-5 tie. The Flames led 5-2 and then got tired or took their foot off of the gas, and held on for a tie. Then in an late afternoon game at West Side Arena, the Flames managed a 2-2 tie against the unbeaten Hanover Wild. The Flames led 1-0, then fell behind 2-1 before rallying for the tying goal with their goaltender pulled.
The Flames tried to help Will with some defense in front of their own net. © 1inawesomewonder 2022.
The 2010 Flames will celebrate Thanksgiving with their families on Thursday, and hopefully everyone will get a chance to rest and get healthy. Then, on Friday afternoon the Flames will begin play in the 2022 Turkey Shoot-Out Tournament, here, back in NH. The tournament is headquartered at Tri-Town Arena in Hooksett, NH.
They are scheduled to play at 2:30pm on Friday afternoon. Then they play at 9:00am on Saturday down at Cyclones arena. Saturday afternoon they are back at Tri-Town for a game at 4:20pm. Sunday is reserved for the final four of the tournament, and we will have to wait and see if the Flames advance to Sunday. One neat thing about this opportunity for the Flames is that they get to play a bunch of teams that they don’t normally play in league competition.
Travis sets his pad and makes sure that nothing low gets by him. The D tries to clear would-be scorers from the area. © 1inawesomewonder 2022.
Saturday, November 12, 2022. JFK Coliseum.
Score by period:
Dover Wild: 02 – 03 – 02 = 07
Flames: 01 – 01 – 02 = 04
Flames goals in order:
- Soucy from St. Pierre – a bit of a scrum at the net and tapped in.
- St. Pierre on the doorstep, a rebound from McCain’s shot and a first touch from Kaveney.
- Soucy unassisted breakaway that didn’t work but he threw the rebound at the goalie’s pads from behind the net and it went in.
- Booth quick turn around shot from the point on a feed from Soucy and Hawkes.
Saturday, November 12, 2022. The Bog.
Score by period:
Flames: 00 – 00 – 01 = 01
Bay State Breakers: 00 – 01 – 01 = 02
- Flames pulled their goaltender and Kaveney scored out front, on the backhand from Ouellette and Beal. The Flames weren’t able to get another goal in the final seconds.
Saturday, November 19, 2022. Tri-Town Arena.
Score by period:
Flames: 02 – 02 – 01 = 05
NH Jr. Monarchs: 01 – 01 – 03 = 05
- McCain from the high slot from Hawkes who got a stick on the clearing attempt allowing Logan to grab the puck and fire it.
- Powers on a nice power play rush set up by Warren and Phengsysouvanh.
- Kaveney in the crease area from Soucy and McCain.
- Power play goal created by all-out Hawkes hustle. Hawkes from McCain and Petrie.
- St. Pierre shorthanded goal up the left wing with Teddy in the middle, put in motion by an assist from Booth.
Saturday, November 19, 2022. West Side Arena.
Score by period:
Hanover Wild: 00 – 00 – 02 = 02
Flames: 01 – 00 – 01 = 02
- Kaveney in front of the net from Giampa on a sweet pass from the corner, set up by Petrie. A really nice hockey play by the Flames.
- McGee scores on another great hockey play. McGee sweeps in the rebound of a shot by Kaveney that was set up by St. Pierre.
Sean and the Flames had to work for every inch of ice against the Hanover Wild at West Side Arena. © 1inawesomewonder 2022.
You can find more 2010 Flames material in these pieces, here. 2010 Manchester Flames.
I only took pictures at two of the four games since we have been back in NH. I hope you find some pictures to your liking. My goal is to share these fleeting, but special moments in time, of kids at play. Playing a sport they love and choose to participate in.
As always with these galleries, please feel free to click on the pictures, and zoom in to have a look around. Also, please enjoy! The title of the picture will give you clues if you need them. This is for the kids. Thank you for your time.
Back in NH
2010 Flames vs. Dover Wild 11-12-22
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- “This Lazzaro kid is a great addition to the team.” I heard myself say…to myself.
2010 Flames vs. Hanover Wild 11-19-22
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- Brody looks things over before committing to stealing the puck.
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- Gavin got better and better at commanding the faceoff dot as the season played on.
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- Seans reaches in and clears the rebound for Travis.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
to the 2010 Flames players, their coaches, and their entire families. We have so very much to be thankful for, every single day.
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Either way, “It’s a great day for hockey” ~ the late “Badger” Bob Johnson.