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.
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. 2010 Flames Fall Short In A Battle With Providence
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. Our Kids and the Class of 2020
There were no morning announcements at Goffstown High School on Friday morning, but the day ended with a celebration nonetheless. Goffstown Senior Hockey Parade
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.
Goffstown Hockey 2019-2020: Goodbye
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.2010 Flames Finish Their Season
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 RiverNH Hockey: D2 Hockey All-State Teams 2020