One quiet afternoon, my son called me unexpectedly.
His voice sounded softer than usual.
He wasn’t asking for money.He wasn’t in a hurry to end the conversation either.
He simply said,“Dad, I love you.”
That alone caught me off guard.
He has always been the independent type — handling things on his own and rarely expressing emotions openly.
After the call ended, I sat there for a long time replaying his words in my mind.
There was something about his voice I couldn’t ignore.Not panic.Not sadness.Just… heaviness.
That same evening, I booked a flight.
I didn’t tell him I was coming.Part of me didn’t want to make it dramatic.I just wanted to see him for myself and know he was okay.
The next day, I stood outside his hostel room feeling strangely nervous.
When his roommate opened the door and saw me, his face changed immediately.He quietly stepped aside and let me in.
@nhmountainkings locker room is set for game 1 of new @NAHLHockey season. New roster, new jerseys, new sponsors, new goal horn, etc… Lots of changes but good changes always moving forward. Buckle up as it’s a long season ahead of us. #family#mtnkings#tradition
To all my fellow EQ's out there.
Happy Equipment Managers Appreciation Week!
Keep up the good work behind the scenes keeping everyone game ready and on the ice no matter what team or league you are in. #fortheplayers#family#bestgameever
Adversity is guaranteed.
How do you regulate your emotions when it happens?
Your ability to “get out of the bucket” quickly ultimately determines your success.
This is a great tool to use with athletes.
Stephen Gonzalez video GOLD 🥇
New Hampshire Mountain Kings Family are mourning the loss of Coach Nick Cammarata who passed Monday from a heart attack, he was 44.
Rest in peace Nick ❤️
Got asked to work as the Equipment Manager for the @chadkids Police vs. Fire Battle of the Badges game this past weekend @SNHUArenaNH . Was an honor and a privilege to support the cause and represent @nhmountainkings
Met Todd Angilli there as well. #bonus#family#forthekids
Players said they preferred the look of the jerseys tied back accentuating the team logo, league logo and any C or A over the jerseys hung with the numbers propped up. I agree it looks clean. @NAHLHockey @nhmountainkings #family
@nhmountainkings @NAHLHockey room came together nicely today with volunteer effort of @LukeBowers21 and brother Lee. Not every day an EQ gets volunteers to help setup the locker room for game night. Glad I took them up on it as we both benefitted! #family
STARS ADD BEAUDOIN TO OFFENSIVE RANKS
The Trade-Mart Dundee Stars are delighted to announce the signing of American forward, Brent Beaudoin for the remainder of the 2023-2024 Elite League campaign.
https://t.co/5gZejzOyhA
#COYStars
Kudos to the @nhmountainkings for launching more @NAHLHockey & @NA3HL opportunity for players in the northeast last weekend! What a great start! Great @usahockey action on the ice in front of great crowds with great community support! Wishing you the best in the 2023-24 season!
@nhmountainkings update to the skate sharpener today. Another good day at the rink preparing for a trip to Johnstown, Pennsylvania this weekend. #family#eqmgr