Trace’s Hockey Page
In a hidden hollow deep in the backwoods of Western Massachusetts is a sheet of ice that stays frozen 350 days of the year. Every week during this period a secret society of glaciphiles dons skates and colors and celebrates in a pageant of speed, strategy, strength and finesse. I belong to them and they belong to me.
If you want to see a game, and I'll let you know the schedule. Until then, check these:
Pond Hockey
Today Show segment highlighting the 2008 U.S. Pond Hockey Championships in Minneapolis, where 225 teams from 34 states and Canada competed in sub-zero temperatures for the coveted Golden Shovel. “In essence, it’s a passion play.”
Clark, the Canadian Hockey Goalie
Clark is a walking stereotype who tries his hand at Baseball during hockey’s proverbial off-season.
Hockey commercial featuring Wayne Gretzky and Mats Sundin
Overlook the fact that it’s a commercial for the Big Mac, and this one is pretty clever. It’s always heart-warming to see big tough hockey guys being friendly and collegial with each other. But skates on metal stairs? Cringe! Try that, Mr. Fancy Stick.
