Ordinary Extra - May 22, 2023. Just a friendly tip. We live in an age where comparisons are being made 24/7 whether we know it or not. Social media, TV, Internet ads, and many more outlets bombard us all with image. Image as in, this is how the perfect product, or the perfect moment, or even any product in the perfect setting, can make life, well, pretty near perfect. You know what I Continue Reading...
Mother’s Day 2023 – The Chosen
May 14, 2023 - Mother's Day - The Chosen Mother's Day 2023 was approaching and I started to think on the subject a little more intently than I usually do. As strange as this may seem, I think about Mother's Day all throughout the year. I often times find that my mind wanders down a path of memories and what previous eras may have looked like. I think on these Continue Reading...
To My Friend, Ben
May, 2023 - To My Friend, Ben - It was November, 2015 and despite having three older kids that played sports, including varsity sports at Goffstown High School, we had not experienced hockey at GHS yet. Well, we had seen many games, followed previous teams and players, etc. but this was new. We had a son trying out for the high school hockey team. Ben, Continue Reading...
Thank You Coach Slocum – Goffstown Hockey
Thank you Coach Slocum ~ April, 2023 - Thank you Coach Slocum, not just for the 16 years. But for the joys, the celebrations, and maybe even a few tears. Undaunted by adversity, and what others may deem; you were fair and honest. Years weren't about you, but rather, the team. Your teams exceeded predictions and set records, the wins they did amass. But nobody can take away your 16 seasons of Continue Reading...
Come Back – Goffstown Hockey – 2022-2023 Season
April 17, 2023 - Come back to Goffstown Grizzlies Hockey. This is a look back at the 2022-2023 hockey season. A wonderful season! It's a tribute to the last eight seasons and the coach who rejuvenated the hockey program. This is also a call to action on behalf of high school sports. Continue Reading...
7 Years Not Here
7 Years Not Here April 14, 2023: I am missing my Dad. It has been seven years. 7 years not here. Dad, I miss you. But, how could I ever question God's perfect timing. I know you are in your heavenly home and that thought alone makes me smile. Continue Reading...
Sliver of the Burden
April 9, 2023. Easter Sunday. A sliver of the burden. To me, this is not just some story that has been handed down through the ages, but rather a current event, for He Lives! Each one of our sins paid in full. Our sins, you see, each one of them, a sliver of the burden He took to the cross. Read this story. Feel this story. There has been no greater gift. Continue Reading...
Season of Growth – 2010 Flames – 2022-2023
March 20, 2023 - Season of Growth - 2010 Flames - 2022-2023 In a season that didn't know when to quit, it suited the 2010 Flames (The 2 Team) just fine. Because this team doesn't know how to quit. Continue Reading...
Regionals Weekend – 2010 Flames
March 17-18, 2023 - Regionals Weekend - Tier III - 2010 Flames. The 2010 Flames season was over last Sunday. Done. Then a team backed out of Regionals. The Flames were called. The Flames went. They played in the Tier III New England Regionals. After a 2-1 record in pool play, the Flames were the odd team out in a series of tiebreakers. The kids played outstanding team hockey and represented Continue Reading...
NH D2 Hockey All-State Teams 2023
March 19, 2023 - Here are your NH D2 Hockey All-State Teams for 2023. Congratulations to each person recognized. There are even more folks worthy of such recognition. 2023 NH High School Hockey NH D2 Hockey All-State Teams We see youth hockey teams playing 50-75 games per season here in New Hampshire. Then as the kids become young men and women the Continue Reading...