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Back To Peace – Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Back To Peace – Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

Two weeks ago I wrote a piece on TSO that started the way you see in the following paragraph. Today I try to put into words, coming Back to Peace, as it relates to my two-plus decade relationship with the band, their music, and their fans.

Recently, I was asked by a number of people, if I would be writing anything about seeing Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) again this year. The odd thing is that while I was sitting in the balcony watching the show, I was thinking that it was time to write about and share more of my TSO experience.

 

24 Years - Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Literally, one of my happy places.

 

RI Road Trip – 2010 Flames

RI Road Trip – 2010 Flames

With the annual Army-Navy (Army won, 17-11 at Gillette Stadium) game being played just up the road, the 2010 Flames played three games against the Providence Hockey Club in Rhode Island over the weekend. With Providence being closer to the stadium than Boston, the Rhode Island capital was buzzing with activity. On the ice, the Flames played their hearts out.

 

December Already – 2010 Flames

December Already – 2010 Flames

  1. West Side Arena – 2010 Flames vs. Bay State Breakers Hoyle (EHF). Win, 7-1.
  2. West Side Arena – 2010 Flames vs. Henniker Huskies (GSL). Win, 8-2.
  3. West Side Arena – 2010 Flames vs. Boston Jr. Terriers (Red) (EHF). Tie, 4-4.

 

Can you believe it’s December already? The 2010 Flames kicked off the month of December with three games in 24 hours. All three were home games which was a bonus. Next week they play three games in Rhode Island.

 

24 Years – Trans-Siberian Orchestra

24 Years – Trans-Siberian Orchestra –

 

I was asked recently, by a number of people, if I would be writing anything about seeing Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) again this year. The odd thing is that while I was sitting in the balcony watching the show, I was thinking that it was time to write about and share more of my TSO experience.

 

24 Years - Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Literally, one of my happy places.

 

We Give Thanks – 2010 Flames

We Give Thanks – 2010 Flames

  1. The Bog 2 – 2010 Flames at Bay State Breakers (EHF)
  2. West Side Arena – 2010 Flames vs. Bridgewater Bandits (EHF).

 

For the team we have and the hockey family we are apart of, we give thanks.

Wins, losses, and games galore matter less than the people involved, if I may be frank. 

 

3 Wins on Veterans Day Weekend – 2010 Flames

3 Wins on Veterans Day Weekend – 2010 Flames

  1. West Side Arena – Veterans Day, 2023 – 2010 Flames vs. Back Bay Indians (GSL).
  2. West Side Arena – Veterans Day, 2023 – 2010 Flames vs. Oyster River Cats (GSL).
  3. JFK Memorial Coliseum – November 12, 2023 – 2010 Flames vs. Boston Jr. Terriers Red (EHF).

Thank you to our Veterans. Thank you. Seriously, what else do you say? They are willing to sacrifice their own life for the betterment of ours, based on a belief system that relies on fellow humans, many of whom would never lay down their life for another. Thank you.

The 2010 Flames played three games over the weekend. All three games were played in New Hampshire where some of us would still stand and fight for the right to “Live Free or Die”. Happy Veterans Day! I truly wish that all of our Veterans were/are happy. We should do much to make sure that they are.

 

Boch and Pop

Boch and Pop – 2010 Flames

Boch and Pop – 2010 Flames

  1. Boch Ice Center – November 04, 2023 – 2010 Flames at Boch Blazers (EHF).
  2. Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center – November 05, 2023 – 2010 Flames at Back Bay (GSL).

November started with a thumping down at Boch Ice Center, as the Blazers handed out a 8-1 beat down to the Flames on Saturday. Then the Flames traveled up to the new and improved Pop Whalen arena to play Back Bay, and won, 7-2. So a split for the weekend, against a pair big, physical teams.

 

October Run – 2010 Flames

October Run – 2010 Flames

  1. JFK Memorial Coliseum – October 28, 2023 – 2010 Flames vs. Northern Cyclones (GSL).

The 2010 Flames finished the month of October with a 6-1 win at JFK Memorial Coliseum. The win gave the Flames a 7-0 record in league play during the month, including a 6-game win streak since the trip to DC. They head into November following an impressive October run.

 

3 Wins and 250 Miles – 2010 Flames

3 Wins and 250 Miles – 2010 Flames

  1. West Side Arena – October 21, 2023 – 2010 Flames vs. Lakes Region Lakers (GSL)
  2. Mark Bavis Arena – October 21, 2023 – 2010 Flames at Boston Jr. Terriers (Red) (EHF)
  3. Rochester Arena – October 22, 2023 – 2010 Flames at Rochester (GSL)

3 wins and 250 miles later, the Flames earned three victories, and puck possession, teamwork, and goaltending were the keys to the victories. Now it’s Monday night and the team is back on the ice for practice.

 

GSL Opener – 2010 Flames

West Side Arena – October 14, 2023 – GSL Opener – 2010 Flames (MRYHA)

The Bog Rink 1 – October 15, 2023.

The 2010 Flames played their opening game in the Granite State League on Saturday against Hanover. The Flames got their legs going and skated to a 6-3 win in the GSL opener. Then on Sunday, the team made the long trip down to The Bog. The 2010 Flames played the Bay State Breakers Hoyle and they were able to erupt for 3 goals in 3 minutes in the second period, and earned a 6-1 road victory.

 

DC Day 3 – 2010 Flames

Ashburn Ice House – West Rink – October 9, 2023 – DC Day 3 – 2010 Flames (MRYHA)

Congressional Cup Fall Classic

SemiFinal

#4 seed 2010 Flames at #1 Stamford Sharks

The 2010 Flames are made up of players born in 2010 and 2011. They are a U14 Minor 2 team (meaning there is a Minor 1 team ahead of them) in their home organization. I have called this team a development team for years. Yet, every year, this team seems to be a great place for players and families to land. Monday they played a very good team in the Congressional Cup Fall Classic SemiFinal, the Stamford Sharks (U14 Major), and lost, 9-1.

 

DC Day 2

DC Day 2 – 2010 Flames

ION International Training Center Arena Rink and Haymarket Iceplex South Rink – October 8, 2023 – DC Day 2 – 2010 Flames (MRYHA)

Congressional Cup Fall Classic

2010 Flames at Delaware Ducks

2010 Flames vs. Clearwater Ice Storm

The 2010 Flames battled and found a way to win a tough game against the Delaware Ducks, 4-0.

During the game I was talking with an official for the tournament who was off duty for the game. He was a real nice guy, and we chatted some. He asked me about our team, our team dynamic. I told him how much the kids have had enjoyed playing with this group primarily due to the kids being able to play in all situations, line after line, shorthanded, power play, end of game, etc. installing confidence in the kids from top to bottom no matter how you slice it. I told him that we were fortunate to have a coach, one voice, that just let the kids play.

 

DC Day 1 – 2010 Flames

Haymarket Iceplex North Rink – October 7, 2023 – DC Day 1 – 2010 Flames (MRYHA)

Congressional Cup Fall Classic

2010 Flames vs. Richmond Generals

After all the players and assorted members of their families arrived in Washington, DC or Sterling, VA to begin tournament play, it was time to take the ice. The first game was scheduled at 1:50pm and started a few minutes late. The 2010 Flames took a 2-0 lead after one period and squeezed a third goal out of the second period, before adding three more in the final period. The Flames were off to a good start with a 6-0 victory on Saturday afternoon.

 

Growth Has Its Pains – 2010 Flames

West Side Arena – September 30 & October 1, 2023 – Growth Has Its Pains – 2010 Flames (MRYHA)

Up from the Ocean State (RI) and the depths of the Bay State (MA), the 2010 Flames played the Providence Hockey Club (PHC South) twice on Saturday and then hosted the Bay State Breakers (Hoyle) on Sunday evening. The Flames won two and lost one, splitting with Providence on Saturday.

 

Shift After Shift – 2010 Flames

Skate 3 Red Rink – September 24, 2023 – Shift After Shift – 2010 Flames (MRYHA)

The 2010 Flames amassed a massive amount of shots on goal in a pair of weekend games down in Mass. The visitors were able to earn wins in Bridgewater (on Saturday) and then in Tyngsboro (on Sunday morning). The combined score was 13-2. The amassed shots on goal total was 91 for the weekend.

Road Win – 2010 Flames

Canton Ice House – September 17, 2023 – Road Win – 2010 Flames

After a 4-2 win at home on Saturday, the 2010 Flames traveled to Canton, Mass. for their first EHF road game of the season. The Flames were skating on all cylinders from the beginning, and skated to a 10-2 victory against the Boston Jr. Huskies.

 

Blessed Are The Playmakers – 2010 Flames

West Side Arena – September 10, 2023 – Blessed Are The Playmakers – 2010 Flames

In a nutshell, goals can be scored without assists, but assists cannot be recorded without goals. Assists are the passes that lead to goals. Passes don’t always lead to goals, but they do utilize teammates and usually make everyone on the ice a threat to score.

 

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