New Hampshire Fishing Report – April 21, 2016
read more…: New Hampshire Fishing Report – April 21, 2016A weekly round-up from NH Fish & Game, region by region in time for the opening of NH’s fishing season April 23.
Sports
Party’s over: Monarchs shut down in Game 5 by Thunder, 3-0
read more…: Party’s over: Monarchs shut down in Game 5 by Thunder, 3-0The Manchester Monarchs couldn’t extend their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals matchup, as they fell to the Adirondack Thunder, 3-0, Wednesday night at the Verizon Wireless Arena.
Saez Has Big Night In 7-2 Win
read more…: Saez Has Big Night In 7-2 WinThe series and homestand conclude April 20 at 10:35 a.m. against the Yard Goats. LHP John Anderson makes his third start of the season for the Fisher Cats against Hartford RHP German Marquez ).
Mark your fun calendar for Star Wars Night with the Fisher Cats
read more…: Mark your fun calendar for Star Wars Night with the Fisher CatsBaseball and Star Wars? Yes, way!
Monarchs Stave off Elimination with 2-1 Win
read more…: Monarchs Stave off Elimination with 2-1 WinThe Manchester Monarchs staved off elimination Monday night, beating the Adirondack Thunder, 2-1, in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinals series at the Glens Falls Civic Center.
Patriots 1-day football clinic kicks off in Manchester April 23 at Gill
read more…: Patriots 1-day football clinic kicks off in Manchester April 23 at GillThis unique one-day, non-contact free clinic that stresses leadership, teamwork, and commitment to more than 200 young athletes (boys and girls ages 9-14 of all skill levels). Each clinic is coached by Patriot Alumni with other volunteers.
NH Fisher Cats roll to second consecutive win over Trenton, 7-0
read more…: NH Fisher Cats roll to second consecutive win over Trenton, 7-0The series continues Saturday at 5:35 p.m. RHP Jason Berken (0-1, 3.60) starts for the Fisher Cats and LHP Dietrich Enns (0-0, 0.00) is scheduled for the Thunder. Coverage with Ben Gellman begins at 5:15 p.m. on the WGIR Fisher Cats Radio Network and at www.nhfishercats.com.
Thunderstruck: Monarchs fall 4-3 in Game 2 of semi-finals
read more…: Thunderstruck: Monarchs fall 4-3 in Game 2 of semi-finalsThe Manchester Monarchs find themselves in a 2-0 series deficit as the Eastern Conference Semifinals shifts to Glens Falls, N.Y., after falling in overtime to the Adirondack Thunder, 4-3, Friday night at the Verizon Wireless Arena.
Fisher Cats Walk Off 6-5 in Home Opener
read more…: Fisher Cats Walk Off 6-5 in Home OpenerThe New Hampshire Fisher Cats opened their home slate in fine fashion Thursday, downing the Trenton Thunder 6-5 in 10 innings at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium.
Team Lavigne: 13 seasons of Fisher Cats, and counting
read more…: Team Lavigne: 13 seasons of Fisher Cats, and countingAnother superfan family: Craig and Cindy Lavigne and their daughters, 15-year-old twins Cooper and Cassidy, are known to everyone who’s anyone within the Fisher Cats organization as Team Lavigne. For 13 seasons they’ve unflinchingly supported Fisher Cats baseball, starting with the very first pitch in 2004 at Gill Stadium.
Season of change: Manchester East makes the switch to Cal Ripken
read more…: Season of change: Manchester East makes the switch to Cal RipkenCounter to some internal rumblings from within the local baseball community, Jeff Stavenger says the reality is that the exodus from Manchester East Little League was not based on frustration or ill will. Rather, it had everything to do with trying to fix what is broken when it comes to getting kids involved in youth sports. He was interested statistically in Cal Ripken’s success as a program for retaining players at a time when, nationally, the struggle to engage and retain young players is real.
Last call for baseball: Central Little League registration
read more…: Last call for baseball: Central Little League registrationIt’s almost time to play ball! Open registration online for Manchester Central Little League.
Monarchs: Kelly Cup Playoffs schedule announced
read more…: Monarchs: Kelly Cup Playoffs schedule announcedThe Manchester Monarchs have announced their schedule for the Opening Round of the 2016 Kelly Cup Playoffs, as the Monarchs will take on the Adirondack Thunder in a best of seven series. The Monarchs return to playoff hockey for the 14th time in the 15-year history of the franchise.
Monarchs clinch East Division despite falling, 4-3, to Adirondack
read more…: Monarchs clinch East Division despite falling, 4-3, to AdirondackThe Manchester Monarchs fell to the Adirondack Thunder, 4-3, Friday night at the Verizon Wireless Arena, but clinched the East Division with some help from across the league on Fan Appreciation Night.
Meet the Royal Family of Monarchs Country: 11 straight years of fandom
read more…: Meet the Royal Family of Monarchs Country: 11 straight years of fandomJim, Theresa and Alicia Gutowski hail from a small town about 45 minutes outside of Manchester, but if they had the choice, they would live inside the Verizon Wireless Arena, consuming as much hockey as possible. Since 2005, the “Royal Family” has seen just about every game the Manchester Monarchs have played.
Monarchs Nailed Down in Wheeling, 2-1
read more…: Monarchs Nailed Down in Wheeling, 2-1A pair of first period goals doomed the Manchester Monarchs for the second night in a row, as they fell to the Wheeling Nailers, 2-1, Saturday night at the WesBanco Arena.
Do Outdoorsy Women wanna 4-wheel? NH Fish & Game wants to know
read more…: Do Outdoorsy Women wanna 4-wheel? NH Fish & Game wants to knowNH Fish & Game has a brief survey for you: Should they add an All-Terrain Vehicle workshop to the future Beyond Becoming an Outdoors Woman programming? Click to answer the survey.
Monarchs Blank Thunder, 3-0, to Clinch Playoff Berth
read more…: Monarchs Blank Thunder, 3-0, to Clinch Playoff BerthWith the win, the Monarchs dropped their East Division magic number against the Thunder to four points, with two games remaining between the teams in the regular season. Manchester also clinched their first ECHL playoff berth with the win and an Elmira regulation loss to the Brampton Beast.
Time to sign up for the annual moose hunt lottery
read more…: Time to sign up for the annual moose hunt lotteryApplications for the lottery cost $15 for residents and $25 for non-residents (nonrefundable) and are available online at huntnh.com or from any Fish and Game license agent. A total of 71 permits are proposed to be issued this year. Deadline is May 27.
Monarchs Drop Wild One to Royals, 7-4
read more…: Monarchs Drop Wild One to Royals, 7-4The Monarchs return to action Sunday, March 13 (3 p.m.) against another division rival, this time, the Elmira Jackals.