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...
2010 Flames Grab First GSL Win Against Concord
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...
2010 Flames Get Past The Shamrocks 3-2
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...
2010 Flames Hit The Road In The Commonwealth
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...
2010 Flames Break Even Against Boston And Bay State
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...
2010 Flames Fall Short In A Battle With Providence
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...
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 Sweep From Canton to Rochester
The Flames went to Canton, Mass. on Saturday afternoon and skated away with a 4-2 win against a very good Jr. Terriers team. Then on Sunday, to wrap up the GSL regular season, the 2010 Flames beat Rochester 8-1. The Flames are now preparing for the GSL tournament which starts on Friday night, out in Rochester. I did get to the Rochester game and took some pictures. Please enjoy them here if you Continue Reading...
2010 Flames Split Three and Win Another
Believe it or not, the 2010 Flames season is winding down. The Flames wrapped up their GSL regular season with a 4-2 win over Kearsarge on Sunday afternoon. Prior to that game, the Flames played the North Shore Shamrocks three times in twenty-five hours, at three different locations. The Flames lost on Saturday morning at JFK, 4-2. Then at West Side Arena in the afternoon, the Flames came back Continue Reading...