Joe DolceJoe 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!

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TRT Editor’s Message – 2,500th Post!

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

Player’s Association Ratifies New CBA

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

AHL Rampage and ECHL Cyclones Update

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

San Antonio Rampage Game Recap 1/10/13

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

NHL Owners Approve New CBA

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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Cincinnati Cyclones Weekend Update

While the AHL affiliate, San Antonio Rampage were playing over the weekend… the same can be said…Read More

Checking in with the Rampage

The Rampage ended their weekend on a high note…  just like the way it began on Friday night… …Read More

Tentative New CBA Deal Reached

The framework for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement was just announced after a marathon 16 hour…Read More

San Antonio Rampage Earn Shutout

Last night the San Antonio Rampage started this weekend’s hockey series by playing excellent in…Read More

Upcoming Games for San Antonio Rampage

While the East Coast Hockey League affiliate of the Florida Panthers play three games in a row……Read More

Upcoming Cincinnati Cyclones Games

Starting tomorrow night, the Cyclones will begin the first of three games to be played back to back. …Read More

News from the Telephone 1/2/13

There is absolutely no News from the Telephone to report as the NHL on Tuesday “kicked the ball”…Read More

Salvaging a Season By January 19th

With the January 19th date for being able to play a 48 game season, I decided to state that it really…Read More

News from the Telephone – 1/1/13

During a busy day yesterday, the National Hockey League Player’s Association presented the league…Read More

Happy New Year!

Best wishes for a happy, healthy, prosperous, and hockey-filled New Year from everyone at The Rat Trick.  

Cyclones Get Winged By Kalamazoo

The Kalamazoo Wings won decisively to end the year against the East Coast Hockey League affiliate of…Read More

Cincinnati Cyclones Update 12/31/12

The Cincinnati Cyclones are playing tonight against the Kalamazoo Wings.  I will recap the game tomorrow…Read More

Checking In With San Antonio Rampage

It has been a while since we’ve checked in with the American Hockey League affiliate of the Florida…Read More

Happy New Year’s Eve

It is New Year’s Eve.  One year ago, I married my beautiful wife.  One year later, we are having…Read More

News From The Telephone – 12/30/12

Sometimes I believe my phone reports on stuff that already is known… LOL The phone the other day…Read More