2010 Flames

November 23-24, 2024 – Three Down: 2010 Flames.

The 2010 Flames may have expected a better result in the win-loss column going into the weekend’s trio of games. They played three good teams, with good speed, depth of talent, and certainly a fair share of physicality.

November 16-17, 2024 – Three Up: 2010 Flames.

The weekend was a good one for the 2010 Flames if you care about wins. Three up to the W column. They also played excellent hockey throughout the weekend. In all kinds of conditions.

November 09-10, 2024 – Leads and Lessons: 2010 Flames.

Saturday night at Phillips Exeter the 2010 Flames took a 6-1 lead and held on for a 7-4 win against NH East. Then on Sunday, down in Canton, MA, the Flames led, 2-1, and 3-2, then barely held on and managed a 3-3 tie against the Huskies. Team scoring has picked up, with contributions coming from everyone in the lineup. The final period of games continue to be a difficulty for the Flames.

November 02-03, 2024 – Motivated And Giving All:

What I loved most about games as the 2010 Flames began a new month was simply this. From the first period on Saturday through the final seconds on Sunday evening, the team gathered, getting better. They were motivated and giving all.

October 19-27, 2024 – Five Games To Finish October:

With the 2010 Flames back in NH, they played five games to finish October. They played three home games wrapped around two trips to Berlin, NH. They closed out the month with 2 wins, a loss, and a pair of ties.

October 13, 2024 – Early and Often – 2010 Flames in SC:

The final day of the Palmetto State Fall Classic Tournament started very early for the 2010 Flames. They arrived at the Carolina Ice Palace by 6:30 am after getting back to the hotel after 10:45 pm on Saturday night.

October 12, 2024 – No Goals – 2010 Flames in SC:

The 2010 Flames played two games on Saturday, the second day of the Palmetto State Fall Classic Tournament. In the two games, they allowed zero even strength goals. They also scored no goals, of any kind.

September 13-15, 2024 – GSL Parity Weekend – 2010 Flames – 2024-2025

The scene was Everett Arena in Concord. It was GSL Parity Weekend for NH youth hockey teams in the 14U Division such as the 2010 Flames. The 10U and 12U division’s games were played in Manchester and Keene, respectively.

September 07-08, 2024 – Opening Weekend – 2010 Flames – 2024-2025

Maturing and growing are aspects that both play instrumental parts in youth hockey. One (or more) player might finish a season in March as a teenage kid but take the ice in September as an adult sized player.  So, when the 2010 Flames showed up for opening weekend on Saturday at West Side Arena it only took a second to see that this roster is closer to adult than they are to Mites that make everything look adorable.

Missing Many – 2010 Flames

The 2010 Flames played just one game over the weekend which was a major blessing to the team. They were able to beat the Plymouth Panthers, 4-2 at JFK Memorial Coliseum.

RI Road Trip – 2010 Flames

With the annual Army-Navy (Army won, 17-11 at Gillette Stadium) game being played just up the road, the 2010 Flames played three games against the Providence Hockey Club in Rhode Island over the weekend. With Providence being closer to the stadium than Boston, the Rhode Island capital was buzzing with activity. On the ice, the Flames played their hearts out.

November Numbers – 2010 Flames

For the second consecutive month, the 2010 Flames posted a 9-2 (won-lost) record. Going into the first week of December the team was 26-5 for the season. That’s a pretty impressive record for any team.

December Already – 2010 Flames

1. West Side Arena – 2010 Flames vs. Bay State Breakers Hoyle (EHF). Win, 7-1.

2. West Side Arena – 2010 Flames vs. Henniker Huskies (GSL). Win, 8-2.

3. West Side Arena – 2010 Flames vs. Boston Jr. Terriers (Red) (EHF). Tie, 4-4.

Can you believe it’s December already? The 2010 Flames kicked off the month of December with three games in 24 hours. All three were home games which was a bonus. Next week they play three games in Rhode Island.

We Give Thanks – 2010 Flames

1. The Bog 2 – 2010 Flames at Bay State Breakers (EHF)

2. West Side Arena – 2010 Flames vs. Bridgewater Bandits (EHF).

For the team we have and the hockey family we are apart of, we give thanks.

Wins, losses, and games galore matter less than the people involved, if I may be frank. 

3 Wins on Veterans Day Weekend – 2010 Flames

1. West Side Arena – Veterans Day, 2023 – 2010 Flames vs. Back Bay Indians (GSL).

2. West Side Arena – Veterans Day, 2023 – 2010 Flames vs. Oyster River Cats (GSL).

3. JFK Memorial Coliseum – November 12, 2023 – 2010 Flames vs. Boston Jr. Terriers Red (EHF).

Thank you to our Veterans. Thank you. Seriously, what else do you say? They are willing to sacrifice their own life for the betterment of ours, based on a belief system that relies on fellow humans, many of whom would never lay down their life for another. Thank you.

The 2010 Flames played three games over the weekend. All three games were played in New Hampshire where some of us would still stand and fight for the right to “Live Free or Die”. Happy Veterans Day! I truly wish that all of our Veterans were/are happy. We should do much to make sure that they are.

Boch and Pop – 2010 Flames

1. Boch Ice Center – November 04, 2023 – 2010 Flames at Boch Blazers (EHF).

2. Pop Whalen Ice & Arts Center – November 05, 2023 – 2010 Flames at Back Bay (GSL).

November started with a thumping down at Boch Ice Center, as the Blazers handed out a 8-1 beat down to the Flames on Saturday. Then the Flames traveled up to the new and improved Pop Whalen arena to play Back Bay, and won, 7-2. So a split for the weekend, against a pair big, physical teams.

October Run – 2010 Flames

1. JFK Memorial Coliseum – October 28, 2023 – 2010 Flames vs. Northern Cyclones (GSL).

The 2010 Flames finished the month of October with a 6-1 win at JFK Memorial Coliseum. The win gave the Flames a 7-0 record in league play during the month, including a 6-game win streak since the trip to DC. They head into November following an impressive October run.

3 Wins and 250 Miles – 2010 Flames

1. West Side Arena – October 21, 2023 – 2010 Flames vs. Lakes Region Lakers (GSL)

2. Mark Bavis Arena – October 21, 2023 – 2010 Flames at Boston Jr. Terriers (Red) (EHF)

3. Rochester Arena – October 22, 2023 – 2010 Flames at Rochester (GSL)

3 wins and 250 miles later, the Flames earned three victories, and puck possession, teamwork, and goaltending were the keys to the victories. Now it’s Monday night and the team is back on the ice for practice.

West Side Arena – October 14, 2023 – GSL Opener – 2010 Flames (MRYHA)

The Bog Rink 1 – October 15, 2023.

The 2010 Flames played their opening game in the Granite State League on Saturday against Hanover. The Flames got their legs going and skated to a 6-3 win in the GSL opener. Then on Sunday, the team made the long trip down to The Bog. The 2010 Flames played the Bay State Breakers Hoyle and they were able to erupt for 3 goals in 3 minutes in the second period, and earned a 6-1 road victory.

Haymarket Iceplex North Rink – October 7, 2023 – DC Day 1 – 2010 Flames (MRYHA)

Congressional Cup Fall Classic

2010 Flames vs. Richmond Generals

After all the players and assorted members of their families arrived in Washington, DC or Sterling, VA to begin tournament play, it was time to take the ice. The first game was scheduled at 1:50pm and started a few minutes late. The 2010 Flames took a 2-0 lead after one period and squeezed a third goal out of the second period, before adding three more in the final period. The Flames were off to a good start with a 6-0 victory on Saturday afternoon.

West Side Arena – September 30 & October 1, 2023 – Growth Has Its Pains – 2010 Flames (MRYHA)

Up from the Ocean State (RI) and the depths of the Bay State (MA), the 2010 Flames played the Providence Hockey Club (PHC South) twice on Saturday and then hosted the Bay State Breakers (Hoyle) on Sunday evening. The Flames won two and lost one, splitting with Providence on Saturday.

Skate 3 Red Rink – September 24, 2023 – Shift After Shift – 2010 Flames (MRYHA)

The 2010 Flames amassed a massive amount of shots on goal in a pair of weekend games down in Mass. The visitors were able to earn wins in Bridgewater (on Saturday) and then in Tyngsboro (on Sunday morning). The combined score was 13-2. The amassed shots on goal total was 91 for the weekend.

Canton Ice House – September 17, 2023 – Road Win – 2010 Flames

After a 4-2 win at home on Saturday, the 2010 Flames traveled to Canton, Mass. for their first EHF road game of the season. The Flames were skating on all cylinders from the beginning, and skated to a 10-2 victory against the Boston Jr. Huskies.