All tied up it began, and so it ended. After an opening weekend that resulted in a pair of losses, both being good games, time passed and led to the second weekend of hockey. There was only one game this weekend, a home game against the Monarchs. The Monarchs hail from Tri-Town Arena which is just about 6 miles (as the crow flies) north of the Flames home rink at West Side Arena. These teams are Continue Reading...
2010 Flames – Opening Weekend – Face Your Opponent
It's early September and although the temperatures are still quite warm, hockey season is underway here in New Hampshire. It was opening weekend for the 2010 Flames and they hosted a pair of games at West Side Arena to begin the new campaign. Continue Reading...
2010 Flames Fundraiser For Lake Placid 2022
Okay, here is the bottom line. The 2010 Flames (Warren Team) have an opportunity to play a hockey tournament at Lake Placid, NY this upcoming season. The cost of lodging, meals, ice time, etc. is quite high per family. The team is raising money to help defray the cost of this special opportunity.Lake Placid is a special place to a lot of Americans. It, of course, was the home to the world in the Continue Reading...
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. Continue Reading...
2010 Flames Win Silver at GSL Tourney
The 2010 Manchester Flames entered the GSL State Tournament as the #1 seed. They traveled to Rochester, NH on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to play in the tournament. The 2010 Flames would end up in the final on Sunday night and battle for the title. Continue Reading...
2010 Flames Grab One of Three on the Weekend
This weekend the 2010 Flames ran into a tough pair of much improved Jr. Terrier teams (black and red), losing both games. In between though, the Flames took out their frustration by punching their offense into gear against the Northern Cyclones. Continue Reading...
2010 Flames Sweep From Keene To Cranston
After playing four games over the weekend during Christmas break while many teams had a lesser schedule the hockey powers that be said to the 2010 Flames, "Try this on for size". Coming off of the holiday break and two days back at school, the Flames were asked to play four road games over the weekend. Continue Reading...
2010 Flames Rally Late To Tie Rochester, 3-3
Once again it was an early morning start for the Flames on a weekend smack dab in the middle of a holiday week. The 2010 Flames and their hockey family headed for Canton, MA while it was still dark this morning. Only to find that they arrived before anyone had opened up the rink. Continue Reading...
2010 Flames Hold Off The Concord Capitals, 7-4
After an early trip to Dedham, Mass. earlier this morning for a 10-2 drubbing at the hands of the Boch Blazers, the Flames returned home for an afternoon clash with the Concord Capitals. The 2010 Flames played well from start to finish to win the afternoon game. Continue Reading...
2010 Flames Come Back To Win in a Stunning Shootout Victory at Jay Peak
When you watch 9 and 10 year-old kids play youth ice hockey in a tournament miles from anywhere, how exciting can it be? I mean half of these kids have been playing hockey or even skating for less than 3 seasons. But there we were, parents, kids, players from various teams, coaches, representing all ages and sizes, each edging closer to the glass just to see how this game would finish. Continue Reading...