My thoughts and observations of what is and what should be
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 Continue Reading...
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. Continue Reading...
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. Continue Reading...
Since most of the good folks from Massachusetts were up in New Hampshire looking at our leaves, the 2010 Flames hit the road for the first time in the 2020-2021 season. The team scored 6 goals and allowed 6 goals on the weekend, with a 1-1 record down in the Commonwealth. Continue Reading...
I think that I speak for most of us when I say that we are thrilled to see all of these kids playing a sport that they love. There is healing for everyone in the spaces found in and around youth sports if you are willing to look. Continue Reading...
It was my first time in a rink since the finish of last season, back in March. I looked around the rink and took note of 'Old Glory' hanging on the wall, just to make sure I was where I thought I was. Continue Reading...
There were no morning announcements at Goffstown High School on Friday morning, but the day ended with a celebration nonetheless. Continue Reading...
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 Continue Reading...
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. Continue Reading...
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 Continue Reading...