Maybe I was 12 years old, standing on a small sheet of ice, not much bigger than a couple of puddles strung together. I had boots on my feet because I didn't own skates, but many days I skated like the wind. Nearby was a completely home-made hockey net. It wasn't the right size, or even symmetrical. To me though, it was perfect, and the crease was the place where you entered the Hall of Fame. I Continue Reading...
January 13: @ Flames 6 vs. Shamrocks 4
Sunday afternoon it was back to the rink on Electric Street; West Side Arena, and the Flames playing host to the Shamrocks. You may recall that the Shamrocks are a big team, long, lanky, and skilled. The Flames and Shamrocks met twice in December with each earning a 2-1 victory on their home ice. Both games were tightly contested, nearly even in shots, with the Flames trying to deny the big bodies Continue Reading...