Pictures From A Ladder
In short, this is just about three pictures from a ladder. Actually, it’s not even about much of anything. It’s actually just three pictures from a ladder. Just some ordinary extra. …
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November Numbers – 2010 Flames
November Numbers – 2010 Flames
For the second consecutive month, the 2010 Flames posted a 9-2 (won-lost) record. Going into the first week of December the team was 26-5 for the season. That’s a pretty impressive record for any team.
December Already – 2010 Flames
December Already – 2010 Flames
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West Side Arena – 2010 Flames vs. Bay State Breakers Hoyle (EHF). Win, 7-1.
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West Side Arena – 2010 Flames vs. Henniker Huskies (GSL). Win, 8-2.
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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.
21 Pictures From October ’23
~ 21 Pictures From October ’23 ~
I take many more pictures than I share. I am always looking for scenes, wildlife, and weather. Kind of a random glimpse of symmetry, if that makes sense. Then, some pictures are just taken to remember, respect, and recognize. Here are 21 pictures from October ’23.
We Give Thanks – 2010 Flames
We Give Thanks – 2010 Flames
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The Bog 2 – 2010 Flames at Bay State Breakers (EHF)
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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.
Three For The Road – 2010 Flames
Three For The Road – 2010 Flames
While I was away in Canada, surrounded by family as we paid tribute to my Uncle Vernon, the 2010 Flames were busy. They played four games over the weekend, one in Vermont, two in NH, and one in Massachusetts. They managed three victories, three for the road.
On Days Like These
On Days Like These
A Tribute to my Uncle Vernon Peterson and the Peterson Family
3 Wins on Veterans Day Weekend – 2010 Flames
3 Wins on Veterans Day Weekend – 2010 Flames
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West Side Arena – Veterans Day, 2023 – 2010 Flames vs. Back Bay Indians (GSL).
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West Side Arena – Veterans Day, 2023 – 2010 Flames vs. Oyster River Cats (GSL).
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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 – 2010 Flames
Boch and Pop – 2010 Flames
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Boch Ice Center – November 04, 2023 – 2010 Flames at Boch Blazers (EHF).
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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
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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
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West Side Arena – October 21, 2023 – 2010 Flames vs. Lakes Region Lakers (GSL)
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Mark Bavis Arena – October 21, 2023 – 2010 Flames at Boston Jr. Terriers (Red) (EHF)
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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 – 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.
Five Sunrises
September 30, 2023 – Five Sunrises There is something special, almost exciting, about being up before the dawn’s early light The day is not promised, but there you are, alive and wide-eyed, still attached…
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.
The Opener – 2010 Flames – 2023-2024
September 09, 2023 – The Opener – 2010 Flames – 2023-2024
Many a goal against the opening opponent. The scheduler lines them up. The kids play the games. The Flames scored early, and more often as the game went on and cruised to a 14-1 win in the opener.
NH Whalers 2010 – The Champions
June 11, 2023 – NH Whalers 2010 – The Champions. After earning the #1 seed, the 2010 NH Whalers had to wait until late Sunday afternoon to finish their tournament run. They played the NYC Falcons in the Championship Game.
NH Whalers 2010 – Four Straight Wins
June 10, 2023 – NH Whalers 2010 – Four Straight Wins. On Saturday, the 2010 NH Whalers swept the Greenwich Division, after four straight wins. They earned the #1 seed and a trip to the title game.
NH Whalers 2010 – 3 For 3
June 10, 2023 – NH Whalers 2010 – 3 For 3. The 2010 NH Whalers entered Saturday having already beaten the other two teams in their division. Now they had to face the NYC Falcons again.
NH Whalers 2010 – Win The Day
June 9, 2023 – NH Whalers 2010 – Win The Day. The 2010 NH Whalers took on the Southampton Penguins in their second game of a busy Friday. The Whalers played even better than they did in the opener and won handily.
NH Whalers 2010 – Win The Opener
June 9, 2023 – NH Whalers Win The Opener. The 2010 NH Whalers were down in Rhode Island for the Ocean State Lobsterfest Hockey Tournament and they won their first game, 4-1.
Ordinary Extra – D-Day Remembered
Ordinary Extra – June 6, 2023. D-Day Remembered.
“Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well-trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely…I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking” – General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander.
GOFFSTOWN, NH WINTER SNOWFALL 2022-2023
Winter Snowfall 2022-2023 (starts with the first snowfall of the season)
As it turns out, we had quite a bit of snow this winter, but that is also somewhat misleading. It was not a cold winter, and much of the snow was heavy, wet, damaging snow that was quickly compacted and mostly gone within hours of it falling from the sky. Temperatures overall were mild, and it made for a terrible winter to keep an ice rink skateable.
Ordinary Extra – Monday Mundane
Ordinary Extra – June 5, 2023. Monday Mundane.
Monday morning, the rain fell softly and quietly in its overcast scene. The wet gray scene did not inspire anyone in our home to rise, shine, and hit the ground running.
Ordinary Extra – A Great Start
Ordinary Extra – June 2, 2023. A Great Start.
My day started early with the threat of high heat and then cold front bringing storms and rain. But the morning was gorgeous. The sun climbed and another gift from God had dawned.
Ordinary Extra – Another Goodbye
Ordinary Extra – June 1, 2023. Another Goodbye.
When it comes right down to it, no, it doesn’t get easier. We hugged and said our goodbyes. He got in the car to leave and we talked through the open window.
Ordinary Extra – Last May Sunrise
Ordinary Extra – May 31, 2023. Last May Sunrise.
I was up early. I had things to do and miles to cover. But I was blessed to see the sunrise. The last May sunrise of 2023. I took three pictures just a few dozen seconds apart and the colors changed. God’s handiwork never ceases to amaze me.