NH D3 Hockey All-State Teams 2024
March 16, 2024 – Here are your NH D3 Hockey All-State Teams 2024. Congratulations to each person recognized. There are so many deserving athletes each season.
NH D1 Hockey All-State Teams 2024
March 15, 2024 – Here are your NH D1 Hockey All-State Teams 2024. Congratulations to each person recognized. There are so many deserving athletes each season.
NH D1 Girls Hockey All-State Teams 2024
March 14, 2024 – Here are your NH D1 Girls Hockey All-State Teams 2024. Congratulations to each person recognized. There are so many deserving athletes each season.
Final Weeks In Numbers – 2010 Flames
– Final Weeks In Numbers – February and March – 2010 Flames –
Of all the months in a long hockey season, the 2010 Flames played more games in February (12) than in any other month. Must have been a leap year. They played a few more games in March (3). Here are some thoughts from the Final Weeks In Numbers.
Barbara Ann Appleby (Peterson)
Barbara Ann Appleby (Peterson)
– January 22, 1949 ~ February 22, 2024 –
First words I think of: Truth. Family. Eyes. Humor. Sports. Tremendous meals. John 14:6 – I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
What The Future Holds – Goffstown Hockey
– What The Future Holds – Goffstown Hockey –
– #7 Goffstown at #2 Oyster River – Whittemore Center – UNH –
The Goffstown hockey team showed up in Durham, NH for an 830 am QuarterFinal game against Oyster River on Saturday morning. They played. They lost. The Bobcats scored a pair of power play goals and netted a shorthanded empty netter at the end of their 4-2 win. But all I could think about is what the future holds.
Helter Skelter To Harmony – 2010 Flames
March 2 & 3, 2024 – Helter Skelter To Harmony – Icenter Salem – Governor’s Academy – Fed Playoffs – 2010 Flames –
The Flames went 1-1-1 on the weekend. The best game, by far, was the 1-1 tie on Sunday afternoon. The team did not advance to Finals Weekend, but for all of us, I think we can say, sincerely, this team advanced plenty this season.
Looking Back – Goffstown Hockey
– Looking Back – Goffstown Hockey –
Relive the excitement of Senior Day! Discover highlights from an action packed Senior Day for the Goffstown Grizzlies’ 7-1 victory.
– Goffstown vs. Timberlane – Sullivan Arena – St. Anselm College –
It was Senior Day, and everyone did some looking back over the last four years. It was the last day of the regular season. Goffstown hockey celebrated their seniors and then a 7-1 win to finish the regular season with a 9-7-2 record. While we were looking back it was hard not to look to the future as well.
Four Games To Glory – 2010 Flames
February 23-25, 2024 – Four Games To Glory – Rochester Arena – GSL Playoffs – 2010 Flames –
Friday night, win. Go home. Saturday afternoon, win. Go home. SemiFinal Sunday, win. Waste time for four hours in Rochester, NH. Championship Game, play the #1 team, whom you haven’t beaten this season, win. Champs! Go home, eventually.
Wednesday Wins – Goffstown Hockey
– Wednesday Wins – Goffstown Hockey –
– Goffstown at Somersworth-Coe-Brown-Northwood – Rochester Arena – Rochester, NH –
It was just another Wednesday on the road for the Goffstown hockey team. And regardless of how any of us would grade their game against the Bearcats (SCBN), they were able to secure an exciting victory, 3-2.
Four To Finish – 2010 Flames
February 17-18, 2024 – Four To Finish – West Side Arena – Cyclones Arena – ICenter Salem – Plymouth State U. –
It’s hard to believe, but it was the final weekend of the hockey regular season. The 2010 Flames played four to finish the regular season. They split the four games, going 2-2.
8 Games In 14 Days – Goffstown Hockey
– 8 Games In 14 Days – Goffstown Hockey –
– Goffstown at Merrimack – West Side Arena – Manchester, NH –
After trudging through a 37-day span where they played only 3 league games, the Goffstown hockey team just finished an often heart-stopping stretch of hockey with 8 games in 14 days. Talk about a balanced schedule.
One Line – Goffstown Hockey
– One Line – Goffstown Hockey –
– Goffstown at Nashua North-Souhegan – Conway Arena – Nashua, NH –
While the state of Massachusetts was migrating up Route 3 to NH for their school vacation week, the Goffstown hockey team made another trip to Nashua’s Conway Arena. This time they played an afternoon game against the Saber-Titans. The home team won it, 2-1 in OT.
Flutie And 83 Saves – Goffstown Hockey
– Flutie And 83 Saves – Goffstown Hockey –
– Goffstown vs. Alvirne-Milford – Sullivan Arena – St. Anselm College –
It was a very special night and not because of Valentine’s Day, or even because of the play on the ice. It was the Goffstown Hockey 2nd Annual Charity Game. The Grizzlies, the Admirals, and the Flutie Foundation came together to raise money and autism awareness.
All In Or Out – Goffstown Hockey
– All In Or Out – Goffstown Hockey –
– Goffstown vs. Merrimack – Tri-Town Arena – Hooksett, NH –
Nobody expected this to be a close game, or even a competitive game, perhaps. Goffstown gave their best team effort of the season, and came up one goal short in a 2-1 loss to Merrimack on Monday night. It was a highly skilled display of high school hockey. And the Grizzlies, reminded me at least, that there is a huge difference between being all in or out.
Get The Puck Out – 2010 Flames
February 11, 2024 – Get The Puck Out – West Side Arena –
The 2010 Flames split a pair of games over the weekend. They lost, 4-1 to Providence, and then beat Mt. Washington, 3-1 later in the day. I came away from the action with two recurring thoughts or themes for the action that day at West Side Arena.
Out Of Sync – Goffstown Hockey
– Out Of Sync – Goffstown Hockey –
– Goffstown at Mon-Fall Mountain-ConVal – Keene Ice – Keene, NH –
Goffstown went to Keene to play against the Monadnock-Fall Mountain-ConVal Huskies in a MUST win game, against an opponent they should beat with a solid effort. The Goffstown hockey team got the win, 4-1, all while battling through details that seemed just a bit out of sync.
Fall Behind – Goffstown Hockey
– Fall Behind – Goffstown Hockey –
– Goffstown vs. Oyster River – Sullivan Arena – St. Anselm College –
If always you were even or getting ahead and never did you ever fall behind
Would the miraculous invention and the splendid depth of self ever you find?
The Kids Come Back – Goffstown Hockey
– The Kids Come Back – Goffstown Hockey –
– Goffstown at Nashua South Pelham – Conway Arena – Nashua, NH –
Nashua South Pelham scored on the power play to take a 1-0 lead. The Goffstown hockey scored the next four goals and willed their way to a very tough road win. Falling back is only maintainable if the fall back is followed by a come back.
Til The End – 2010 Flames
February 03-04, 2024 – Til The End – West Side Arena – Cranston Veterans Memorial –
On Saturday, the 2010 Flames lost 3-0 in a game where they piled up 39 shots on goal. Sunday, in Rhode Island, they were down 2-0 in the second period. Somehow they kept plugging away, and tied the game going to the 3rd, 2-2. Then with 3 minutes left to play they scored, and won the game, 3-2. This team, they just kept giving their best effort, right til the end. This is truly one of the aspects of this team that I enjoy the most.
January In Numbers – 2010 Flames
– January In Numbers – 2010 Flames –
The month of January saw hockey games rescheduled because of illnesses and also because of weather. Overall, the 2010 Flames played 9 games (lowest amount since 9 games in September) in January, and they had a record of 4-4-1.
Too Easy – Goffstown Hockey
– Too Easy – Goffstown Hockey –
– Dover at Goffstown – Sullivan Arena –
Dover scored a shorthanded goal just 33 seconds into the game. And for me, the theme of the day started. Too easy. Either Dover is that good, or Goffstown just didn’t play up to their talent level. Because, for much of the game, it just looked too easy for the Dover Green Wave. The Grizzlies dropped the decision, 4-3.
Grizzlies Slip Past Spaulding – Goffstown Hockey
– Grizzlies Slip Past Spaulding – Goffstown Hockey –
– Goffstown at Spaulding – Rochester Arena –
The Goffstown hockey team fell behind early out in Rochester to a solid Spaulding team and the prospects of a come from behind win looked more like a fall further behind loss. Then the second and third periods were played. As it unfolded, Grizzlies slip past Spaulding, 4-3.
Lots of Hockey – 2010 Flames
January 27-28, 2024 – Lots of Hockey – West Side Arena – Union Arena – Lee Clement Arena –
A weekend with lots of hockey began and ended at West Side Arena. In between, the 2010 Flames traveled to Woodstock, VT and Henniker, NH for games. All in all, the Flames won 3 games and lost 1 over the weekend. The team played really well.
A Win Is A Win – Goffstown Hockey
– A Win Is A Win – Goffstown Hockey –
– Goffstown vs. Portsmouth-Newmarket – Sullivan Arena –
It was great to be back at Sullivan Arena for hockey. The Goffstown Grizzlies earned a 5-4 victory that left me scrambling to describe the full 45 minutes. I settled on, a win is a win. But it was probably more than that.
Almost Full – 2010 Flames
January 21, 2024 – Almost Full – JFK Coliseum – West Side Arena –
The 2010 Flames game time roster was almost full. Andrew Drumm returned to the lineup for the first time since late October. The Flames won a GSL game and then they tied their EHF game later the same afternoon. It was a good day. The active roster is almost full, and I hope it will be full again very soon.
Simply Outclassed – Goffstown Hockey
– Simply Outclassed – Goffstown Hockey –
– Goffstown vs. Winnacunnet, Tri-Town Arena – South Rink –
The Goffstown Grizzlies played host to the Winnacunnet Warriors on Saturday afternoon. It was a home away from home game at Tri-Town Arena. After a promising first period despite the 3-1 deficit, Winnacunnet simply outclassed Goffstown while cruising to a 7-2 win.
Chasing St. Thomas – Goffstown Hockey
Chasing St. Thomas – Goffstown Hockey
Goffstown at St. Thomas, Dover Arena
On Saturday afternoon, the Goffstown Grizzlies traveled to Dover to play the St. Thomas Saints. Goffstown fell behind, 3-1 in the first period, and then scored a pair of goals to tie things up in the third period. Then St. Thomas scored with 77 seconds left and added an empty netter. Great game. Lots of chances. But the Grizzlies came up short.
Just Missing – 2010 Flames
January 15, 2024 – Just Missing – West Side Arena – Hobomock Arena
The 2010 Flames played a pair of games in the Eastern Hockey League over the weekend. They ended up losing 4-3, and 3-2. Both games were obviously tightly played. But there was feeling (to me) over the weekend just didn’t seem quite right.
Only One Was Played – 2010 Flames
January 06, 2024 – Only One Was Played – West Side Arena – Manchester, NH
Out of four games scheduled for the weekend, only one was played. Between the flu going around and varying degrees of a snowstorm across the state, two games were postponed due to weather, and one because a team had no players due to sickness.
2023-2024 Flames Profiles – 2010 Flames
2023-2024 Flames Profiles – 2010 Flames
It’s the roster. They’re our kids. The ones we love and the ones we drive the miles for.
They all measure up whether we know it or not, remember, we aren’t the ones.
They wear the numbers on the line, if we did anything different, it would only be more.
We should give them space and take them home, odors, and all the gear, our loves, our sons.
2023 Winter Classic – 2010 Flames
December 29-31, 2023 – 2023 Winter Classic – 2010 Flames – Tri-Town South – Tri-Town North
For the first time in weeks, the 2010 Flames had most of their players in the line-up for a game. There are still a couple of dear players out, and we hold them in our thoughts and prayers. Yes, really, we do. Kids should be afforded the joy and unencumbered freedoms to be young, healthy, and active. So, yes, we really do hope, pray, and ache for a full roster again, healthy, and having the times of their lives.
Nothing Up North – 2010 Flames
December 23, 2023 – Nothing Up North – Berlin, NH – Conway, NH
It seems that the 2010 Flames team has not been whole for weeks and weeks now. With 2 t0 7 players missing from the lineup in any given game since early November, the wear and tear has taken a toll. The trip on the Saturday before Christmas left them with nothing up north.