First, I want to thank everyone inside and outside of our team and the Flames organization for all of the support, feedback, comments, and encouragement I have received throughout this season. You all have been an inspiration to me as I sit at the keyboard and contemplate the hours of recalling games, perusing my chicken-scratch stats, and trying to tell a story while occasionally subjecting us Continue Reading...
Ottawa 3 – January 26: Flames 0 vs. Kanata Blazers 2
Saturday afternoon the Flames played their third and final game of round robin competition in the 9th Annual Capital Winter Classic Hockey Tournament. The Flames played the Kanata Blazers with a playoff berth on the line. As it turns out, the Flames fell to the Blazers 2-0, and missed out on a playoff spot due to tie breakers. Let’s recap. 1st Period: The first period played out like I Continue Reading...
Ottawa 1 – January 25: Flames 3 vs. Perth Blue Wings 1
The Manchester Flames Pee Wee Majors traveled to Ottawa, Ontario to compete in the 9th Annual Capital Winter Classic Tournament, and this morning they played their opening game. Walking into the complex this morning, we sought the unfamiliar relief of the cold rink as a place of warmth to get away from the wind chills of 10 and 20 degrees below zero. Feeling frozen, maybe a little bit, the Flames Continue Reading...
MLK 5 – January 21: Flames 1 vs. Keene 2
Monday morning came and the ice sheet in Thomas F. Sullivan Arena at St. Anselm College was prepared. The lights were on, and the scoreboard lit. The Manchester Flames Pee Wee Majors appeared ready to play the Keene Cobras in the “5-8 bracket” Championship Final of the 2nd Annual MLK Tournament. The game started and the Flames were clearly the better team, at least for a time. Then, as the game Continue Reading...
MLK 4 – January 20: Flames 9 vs. Conquistadors ’01’ 1
On Sunday afternoon the Flames Pee Wee Major team played their semi-final game in the “5-8 bracket” of the 2nd Annual MLK Tournament. The Flames, playing as the 6th seed, hosted the Conquistadors 01 team. The two teams had met earlier in the tournament, with the Flames earning a 6-0 win. This one would be similar in result as the Flames got stronger throughout the game and won 9-1. The win ensured Continue Reading...
MLK 1 – January 18: Flames 6 vs. Conquistadors 01 0
Friday morning, yes on a school day morning, when kids get a chance to feel like they’re getting away with something by missing school, and playing some hockey, the Flames came ready to play. The Flames got to be the home team in their first game of the 2nd Annual MLK Tournament, hosting the Conquistadors 01 team from the South Shore. The home team earned a 6-0 win and will play again at 4:30pm Continue Reading...
December 30: @ Flames 2 vs. NH East 1
Sunday afternoon the Flames returned to home ice, hosting the 1st place (GSL) NH East Eagles. This NH East club has proven over the years to be well coached and very stingy on the defensive end of the ice. In early November they shut out the Flames 3-0, allowing just 12 shots in the game. In GSL play, the Eagles had allowed just 14 goals in 10 games played. And so it was entering play on Sunday. Continue Reading...
December 9: @ Flames 3 vs. Keene 1
The Pee Wee Major Flames had a chance to rebound from a loss yesterday with a home game this afternoon. The Flames hosted a Granite State League game vs. Keene (0-4-1), looking to even their record in GSL play. The Flames came in to the game with a 4-5-1 record in the GSL overall, but have gone 3-0-1 in their last four league games. The Flames did rebound well, they earned a 3-1 victory versus a Continue Reading...
Manchester Flames Stats through November 2012
Through November the Flames are 14-11-1 overall. 26 games played thus far. Here are the team and individual statistics so far. Enjoy. Manchester flames pee wee major hockey statistics 2012-13 Name # games goals assists PTS PIM Adams, Elias 2 2 0 0 0 0.0 Bayer, Zach 15 21 15 14 29 31.5 Beal, Sebastian 7 26 5 17 22 7.5 Courtney, Brendan 77 24 4 11 15 14.5 Douthart, Continue Reading...
November 25: Flames 2 @ Concord 2
Flames comeback to earn a point in GSL Standings Sunday afternoon the Flames traveled to Concord, NH to play a Granite State Hockey League game vs. the Concord Capitals. Just two weeks ago, the Flames blew a 3rd period lead on home ice in a 3-2 loss to the Capitals, after playing an otherwise solid game. Yesterday things looked like another loss might be in store for the visiting Flames. Not so Continue Reading...