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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.

 

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.

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.

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 themselves very well. It was a great bonus weekend of hockey to finish the season.

Finals Weekend – 2010 Flames

March 10-12, 2023 – Finals Weekend – 2010 Flames.

The Flames played 4 playoff games in a span of 35.583 hours starting in Canton, Mass. and finishing in Hartford, VT. Four intense games from Friday night through early Sunday morning. They only used NH to pass through. They played incredibly well over Finals Weekend.

NHIAA QuarterFinal – (#5) Goffstown 0 at (#4) Merrimack 3

March 05, 2023 – NHIAA QuarterFinal – (#5) Goffstown 0 at (#4) Merrimack 3. There were 35+ minutes of scoreless hockey to start this game. Who netted the first goal was of the utmost importance. The Tomahawks cashed in on a 2-on-1. The Goffstown Grizzlies season ended in the NHIAA Quarterfinal.

 

Win Lose Or Draw – 2010 Flames

March 4-5, 2023 – Win Lose Or Draw – 2010 Flames. The Flames played at Ristuccia Memorial Arena and Pingree Rink over the weekend. They tied. They lost. They won. They missed the next round by one goal. Win lose or draw, they are our kids. Our team. And I think they have more fun playing than we do watching them.

Three Out Of Four – 2010 Flames

February 25-26, 2023 – Three Out Of Four – 2010 Flames. The 2010 Flames finished their regular season play winning three out of four games over the weekend. With the regular season complete, the Flames earned the #5 seed in the Fed Hockey postseason. And over in GSL Hockey, they bagged the #4 seed. Playoffs begin on March 4th in Fed Hockey and on March 10th for GSL Hockey.

10 Wins And They’re In – Goffstown 9 at Timberlane 1

February 25, 2023 – 10 Wins And They’re In. Goffstown traveled down to Salem to play Timberlane in their final regular season game of 2022-2023. The Goffstown Grizzlies took advantage of a couple power plays and skated to a 9-1 victory. The win gave the Goffstown hockey team 10 wins and they’re in to the postseason.

 

One Too Many – Goffstown 2 vs. Somersworth-Coe-Brown 3

February 22, 2023 – One Too Many. The Goffstown hockey team played an incredible 11:52 of hockey to start the game, but had nothing to show for it. Nothing but a 12-3 advantage in shots. Then they gave up the first goal, or the goal that became one too many.

 

Digging Holes and Zero Goals – 2010 Flames

February 18-19, 2023 – 2010 Flames – Digging Holes and Zero Goals. The Flames played four games over the weekend, and they won two and loss two. They covered some 250 miles and shared plenty of smiles. But the results were all about digging holes and zero goals.

Goaltending And Grit – Goffstown 2 vs. Merrimack 1

February 18, 2023 – Goaltending and grit. The Goffstown Grizzlies had their rematch with Merrimack, this time on home ice. On Senior Night. The Goffstown hockey team got great goaltending and grit en route to their 2-1 win.

 

Tough Road Win – Goffstown 4 at Alvirne-Milford 3

February 15, 2023 – Tough Road Win. The Grizzlies arrived in the land of marching bands and senior celebrations at a crowded house down at Skate 3. They played a gritty, come from behind game against a good team, and came away with a tough road win, 4-3.

 

Short Shifts And What Ifs – Goffstown 0 at Oyster River 1

February 08, 2023 – Short shifts and what ifs: The Goffstown Grizzlies got better as the game went on, keeping shifts short, and rolling their lines. One goal bested them on the scoreboard, but there is hope in the what ifs.

 

We Can Do Better – 2010 Flames – 10 Days in February

February 03 – 12, 2023 – 2010 Flames – We Can Do Better. This is a story of 10 days in February. Hockey, skating, and rinks everywhere. The 2010 Flames played 6 games in this span, with a 2-2-2 record. Stick with me here, because I think we can do better.

Back To Basics – Goffstown 4 vs. Nashua South Pelham 2

February 06, 2023 – Back To Basics: With a few changes in the lineup due to some shifts in players dressed for the game, the Goffstown Grizzlies got back to basics. They played more players in the game overall, and chemistry was replaced with focus on making good hockey plays.

 

Early And Late – Goffstown 3 at Dover 5

February 04, 2023 – Early And Late: This was a good matchup for the Goffstown Grizzlies. The game was quite competitive. The Goffstown hockey team played well for stretches of this game, but they got beat early and late. That was the difference in their 5-3 loss at Dover.

 

Grizzlies Again In OT – Goffstown 4 vs. Spaulding 3 (OT)

February 02, 2023 – On January 7th these two teams played an overtime game. Goffstown was able to get the win. Then on Thursday night, they played at Sullivan Arena, and it was the Grizzlies again in OT. This time it was 4-3.

 

Start To Finish – Goffstown 1 vs. Winnacunnet 0

January 30, 2023 – This game was a real treat from start to finish, one goal scored or not. End to end action with other-worldly goaltending and a great play for the lone goal of the game. I tip my cap to both teams, both coaches, and the officials. This was a beauty.

 

It wasn't to be

It Wasn’t To Be – Goffstown 1 at Portsmouth-Newmarket 2

January 28, 2023 – The Goffstown Grizzlies fell behind, 2-0 and then spent the rest of the game throwing everything they could at the net. It wasn’t to be. The Goffstown hockey team fell, 2-1 despite piling up 35 shots on goal over the final 30 minutes.

 

The Reason Why – 2010 Flames – Come Back Win and a Tie

January 28-29, 2023 – 2010 Flames – Saturday the Flames came back from a 2-0 deficit to win, 3-2. Then on Sunday they played a great game, earning a 1-1 tie. The players were great,… 

2010 Flames – 3-2-1 In Pictures

January 22, 2023 – 2010 Flames – 3-2-1 in pictures.

Some weekends look better on the ice than other weekends. These are pre-teen kids and sometimes they play up to competition, sometimes they play down to it. Either way, they give a lot of effort. Perhaps their tireless effort could be stretched much further as their ability to move up and down the ice as a team improves.

 

2010 Flames – Saved Their Best For Last

January 16, 2023 – 2010 Flames – Saved their best for last

On Saturday morning they lost out in Dover, NH, then pitched a shutout win in Wilmington, MA in the evening. On Sunday morning they found a way to win in Vermont, and then won again back in Manchester, NH on Sunday night. But Monday night they saved their best for last with a 3-2 win at West Side Arena.

 

2010 Flames – Where Are We – After A Saturday Split

Saturday, January 7, 2023 – 2010 Flames – Where Are We

In my opinion, what we saw on Saturday was not the best version of the 2010 Flames in-game skills. It was not a true depiction of their improved development as players, as a team. I left West Side Arena late in the afternoon, muttering to myself, “Where are we, as a team?”, “What is their hockey IQ?” and “What a comeback!” all at the same time.

 

2010 Flames – Back To Back

January 01, 2023 – 2022 Winter Classic – Back To Back:

After defeating last year’s Winter Classic NH Runner-Up, Presque Isle, Maine on New Year’s Eve, the Flames earned a spot in the 2022 Winter Classic Championship Game and a chance to win this tournament in back to back years. It would take extra time to decide the winner, but what a game! What a finish!

 

2010 Flames – Winter Classic Saturday

December 31, 2022 – 2022 Winter Classic Saturday:

On Saturday, the 2010 Flames were scheduled to play a pair of games in the 2022 Winter Classic. They opened with a convincing win over the Maine Gladiators-Black squad. Then they played last year’s Winter Classic Runner-Up from Presque Isle, Maine. The Flames dominated puck possession and limited the scoring chances for their opponent in a 3-1 win.

2010 Flames – 2022 Winter Classic Game 1

December 30, 2022 – 2022 Winter Classic Game 1:

The 2010 Flames opened the 2022 Winter Classic with a Friday evening game against the Franklin Flyers. The Flames prevailed in this one and will play two more games tomorrow.

 

2010 Flames – Finding Their Way

The 2010 Flames played games on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. They did win one, almost came back in another, and got smoked in the last one. All I can say, and that I can hope, is that they are finding their way.

 

My Tribute to Thetis Anna Scott (Peterson)

Thetis Anna Scott ~ 1939-2022

 

Last week I had a dream that my Aunt Thetis would be called home to heaven on December 12th. We all knew she had been suffering. God did call her home, regardless of my dream, on Monday, December 12th, 2022. Her suffering is no more.

2010 Flames – One Up One Down

The 2010 Flames won a game on the road and lost a game at home, well kind of home. It was one up one down for the weekend. They are learning more every time they are on the ice.

 

2010 Flames – One Step Behind

This weekend’s time commitment was shortened by a pair of games being removed from the team’s schedule. Still, the 2010 Flames had all they could handle in the games they did play this weekend. They just seemed to be one step behind.

 

2010 Flames – Turkey Shootout 2022

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend found the 2010 Flames competing in the Turkey Shootout 2022 hockey tournament. The Flames would end up playing five games in the space of 48 hours en route to a Championship bid.

 

2010 Flames – Back in NH

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.