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2010 Flames Fill Free Time With A Game Against Dover

With no league games on the schedule for the weekend, the Flames played host to the undefeated Granite State Wild team on Saturday at JFK.

2010 Flames Win in Hudson and Drop One at Home in GSL Play

Following a resounding loss at Lakes Region yesterday afternoon, the Flames were down in Hudson, NH by 730am this morning trying to bounce back from defeat.

2010 Flames Get Early Lesson in the New Year

The Flames went north to Laconia to open the new year, and for about fifteen minutes of hockey they looked like they might have a chance to be competitive in the game against Lakes Region. That didn’t last much longer though.

Our Christmas Tree Adventure 2020

On a cold December afternoon, a mix of clouds and sun in the sky

We went over the river and into the woods, just the twins and I. 

2010 Flames Get a Split on Sunday

After a loss on Saturday to a very good Concord team on the road, on the morning following Christmas day, the Flames returned to home ice for a game with Lakes Region. Lakes Region is another solid team in the same division, and the Flames had all they could handle.

2010 Get Back on the Ice at Home vs. Rochester

After a spirited win against the Cyclones in one of the more intense scrimmages I have seen, the Flames had to play a tough Rochester team early the following morning.

2010 Flames Get Back On The Ice, In Dover

Once upon a time, there was a year when facts and fears were so hard to separate,

And a health hazard gained so much attention, boys and girls couldn’t even ice skate.  

Simply: Bear Another’s Burden

In a day and age where the act of serving seems to be wound tightly around some agenda, hope of reward, or personal recognition, I share this morning’s devotional (from Dec. 15).

2010 Flames and the 2020 Turkey Shootout

2020 Turkey Shootout – 2nd Place. I really do enjoy this group.

 

With interstate hockey shut down due to health concerns, the New Hampshire teams have been solely playing each other for the last several weeks. Then, to help fill a potential gap in schedules for virtually every youth hockey team in NH, the 2020 Turkey Shootout tournament came along.

Filled With Thanksgiving

As I sat in the woods this morning, talking silently with my Creator, under a peaceful, gentle, soaking rain, I was filled with Thanksgiving.

Photos From the White Mountains NH

On a drive, just passing through some of New Hampshire’s north country, above the notch, I had a chance to take a few quick pictures. It was a gorgeous, late fall afternoon and the mountains were calling. Enjoy.

Sunset on 115

Jefferson, NH sunset. It was a few hours until Veteran’s Day but I was thinking about those who have served, and still do. Thank you.

2010 Flames Win Three of Four and Get a Lesson Along the Way

While many places are not allowing travel hockey between states, the 2010 Flames loaded up on New Hampshire competition over the weekend. The Flames played a pair of games on Saturday and did it again on Sunday.

2010 Flames Get All Tied Up At Rochester, 3-3

The ride out to Rochester was a lot of fun as my son and I shared many laughs along the way. We generally have a pretty good time together on these rides to hockey rinks all over New England. Once we arrived at Rochester Ice Arena it was time to be herded through protocols.

2010 Flames Return From Shutdown With 4-0 Shutout Win

Most all go along with the rules set in place by authorities either because they wrap their heads around the rule and conform as such. Or they follow because the sacrifice of following is worth the result gained to the vested individual. Either way, the hockey community were good little performers, jumping through hoops, overcoming obstacles, balancing on thin lines, and doing what was necessary to allow healthy families to participate in teamwork and exercise after they were banned for two weeks.

2010 Flames Grab First GSL Win Against Concord

Maybe all games at West Side Arena should be played on such beautiful days in the autumn. Sunday afternoon was another gorgeous day to be outside, even if the players used the warm afternoon air to loosen up and get dressed for another hockey game.

2010 Flames Get Past The Shamrocks 3-2

It was a gorgeous autumn morning and the only folks heading south from the foliage, pumpkins, and warm spicy concoctions throughout New Hampshire to the busy routes of Massachusetts were likely going to Ristuccia Memorial Rink. The Flames and their partial families arrived in the parking lot with smiles and lots of energy on this sunny Saturday morning.

NH Foliage 2020

Today, I was fortunate enough to take my Mom on a little foliage tour in New Hampshire. We drove some 175 miles before we got home. I am sharing some pictures here, but they really don’t do justice to the displays we saw all over our ride today.

Our Kids and the Class of 2020

It might have been eight or more weeks ago that I started thinking about this piece. It has likely changed its form within my wandering brain several times since then, but finally I arrived at some words to put down. Random thoughts, lyrics, lines of poetry, and words have surfaced during long drives and sleepless hours in the early mornings.

Goffstown Senior Hockey Parade

There were no morning announcements at Goffstown High School on Friday morning, but the day ended with a celebration nonetheless.

#TheFrontStepsProject for Goffstown Network Inc

Many of you in the Southern New Hampshire area have probably already heard about this project but I have been sitting on this for awhile now. The project is the The Front Steps Project for… 

Goffstown Hockey 2019-2020: Goodbye

Most April’s greet all of us hockey fans a whole lot different than this one did. With all that is going on in the world lately, it has been hard to focus on this hockey season, or any season for that matter. At least for me. In my head, I have been writing this piece for several weeks, or maybe it’s months by now. Actually, I guess I have been writing this piece in my head for at least five or more years. Another high school hockey season has come to an end, well sort of. The 2019-2020 high school hockey season ended for Goffstown on the ice as it did for most others, but the State Tournament semifinalists’ were left wondering what could have happened.

Really Matters

Really Matters





Just when the hours were no longer fitting into each day.

And many nights found me weeping, head in my hands.

Thoughts were reactive and words seemed only for display.

All creative energy was emptied just meeting demands.

2010 Flames Finish Their Season

Finishing a youth hockey season that lasted for more than 6 months, it was remarkable to witness the progress. Even though this team still struggles with spacing, structure, and strategy, I think that is okay for 9-year-olds. The personal growth and development per individual skater is obvious.

NH Hockey: D2 Hockey All-State Teams 2020

NH High School Hockey Division II All-State Teams

 

1st Team

Forward – Zach Stimeling – Merrimack

Forward – Jerred Tattersall – Keene

Forward – Grady Chretien – Goffstown

Defense – Declan Daubney – Oyster River

Defense – Brendan Tersolo – St. Thomas

Goalie – Claden Daubney – Oyster River

Goffstown Hockey Volunteers ’20

Every year, the Goffstown Hockey team selects a charity of choice and this year they raised money for the ALS Association of Northern New England. In addition to that, over the last three seasons, they… 

Goffstown Hockey Charity of Choice 2020 Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS

On Wednesday night, February 12th, 2020, Goffstown hosts John Stark-Hopkinton in NHIAA varsity hockey. This is going to be a big night! Please join us! All proceeds from the gate will be donated to the… 

Along The Way

Once in awhile I come upon a scene that tugs at me along the way. One I cannot pass without stopping long enough to hear what it has to say. Torn from where ever I… 

Autumn Morning at a Glance

The other day I was out in the yard working early in the morning. As the sun climbed to its’ noticeably different fall angles, the clouds broke apart. The sun started to reveal itself.