We’re hitting the backyard rink season in stride, flying towards the frigid awesomeness of winter. We have lots of great stuff coming up, but let’s get some administrivia out of the way first. It’s about a month later than I…

Monday Morning News and Notes

A 10-Year-Old And His Sled – Will You Help Him Change The World?
10-year-old Nicholas Jenkins started a sled hockey program in his town because nobody else would. Now he needs your help to take it to the next level. Will you help?

New England Hockey Day Recap
Just wanted to give a big “thank you” to all the folks at USA Hockey, One Goal, and Chelmsford Hockey Association for their work in putting together today’s New England Hockey Day. We had originally planned on taking part at…

Announcing the Backyard-Hockey Hat Trick
What would you say to a discounted liner from Nicerink, free PondRocket gear, and a pair of charitable donations in your name? Just say ‘Backyard-Hockey Hat Trick’.

Interview with Jonathon Jackson, Author of “The Making of Slap Shot”
I have a little exercise for you. The next time you’re in a hockey locker room — high school, bantams, beer league, doesn’t matter — just listen to the conversation. You’ll hear guys chatting about their wives or girlfriends, talking…