Joe Dolce
Hockey is in my blood, and it always will be. The NHL is not the only game in town. From kids in elementary school to the big kids in colleges, and the ones in the "minor league affiliates" of the major teams hoping to make it to the "big leagues"... you can bet I am following them. Hockey is hockey - It doesn't matter what level. The ones watched today... could be the stars of tomorrow. Drop The Puck!
This is the 2,500th post for us, and we want to thank you for making us better month over month. Since October 2012, we have been working hard to provide you with news and information you can use. …Read More
The NHPLA has ratified the new CBA. The MOU (Memo of Understanding) has to be drawn up and signed to open training camps. This is being worked on so they can go back to doing what they do best… …Read More
The San Antonio Rampage won tonight’s game against the Lake Erie Monsters 4-2 with 42 shots on goal to Lake Erie’s 23. Tomorrow night they play the Texas Stars.
While the Rampage were playing…Read More
While everyone is caught up in NHL fever, it is very important to remember the hockey clubs have affiliates in the American Hockey League and East Coast Hockey Leagues. The affiliates are where the…Read More
It is official. We are one step closer to a “season”. Yes, season in quotes, as I was one of the ones hoping the lockout continued as I don’t believe in rushing just have a short…Read More
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While the AHL affiliate, San Antonio Rampage were playing over the weekend… the same can be said…Read More
The Rampage ended their weekend on a high note… just like the way it began on Friday night… …Read More
The framework for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement was just announced after a marathon 16 hour…Read More
Last night the San Antonio Rampage started this weekend’s hockey series by playing excellent in…Read More
While the East Coast Hockey League affiliate of the Florida Panthers play three games in a row……Read More
Starting tomorrow night, the Cyclones will begin the first of three games to be played back to back. …Read More
There is absolutely no News from the Telephone to report as the NHL on Tuesday “kicked the ball”…Read More
With the January 19th date for being able to play a 48 game season, I decided to state that it really…Read More
During a busy day yesterday, the National Hockey League Player’s Association presented the league…Read More
Best wishes for a happy, healthy, prosperous, and hockey-filled New Year from everyone at The Rat Trick.
The Kalamazoo Wings won decisively to end the year against the East Coast Hockey League affiliate of…Read More
The Cincinnati Cyclones are playing tonight against the Kalamazoo Wings. I will recap the game tomorrow…Read More
It has been a while since we’ve checked in with the American Hockey League affiliate of the Florida…Read More
It is New Year’s Eve. One year ago, I married my beautiful wife. One year later, we are having…Read More
Sometimes I believe my phone reports on stuff that already is known… LOL
The phone the other day…Read More