2019 Doan’s Winter Classic
Gears Beer Hockey is proud to sponsor Doan's Winter Classic! This year Jim Doan added an indoor bathroom to the barn. So we have a popcorn machine, NHL Network on TV and indoor plumbing! Our first year we had everyone bring a dish to pass and it got expensive for some...
2017/18 Conference Champs Determined!
Stout Conference Champs Old Fokkers! Old Fokkers beat Gears Beer 2-0 (empty net for second) to win the Stout Conference. Team Gears Beer came together throughout the season. Since they have not skated together before, it takes a while to gel. Plus, their regular...
2018 Doan’s Winter Classic
Doan's Winter Classic Sixteen skaters and four goalies will gather Saturday morning for a day of outdoor ice hockey, a few brews and good fellowship. Jim and Stephanie are gracious enough to let this motley crew of players hang out in their barn for the day and tear...
11-12 Hockey Update
Eclectic Hockey League Action Stout Division Gooner's Dogs faced Gears Beer with their main goaltender, Ben, in net. Ben is like a wall. Chris High, John (the kid) Finn and Mark Minaudo scored for Gears Beer to win 3-0. BTW, Ben assisted on the third goal:) I have to...
11-5 Hockey Update
EHL Update Stout Conference Gears Beer hung in with Old Fokkers through two periods but lost 5-7 to the Old Fokkers. Bullfrogs 40 has not scored in six periods now. Watch out, they are preserving their goals for future games! Gooners Dogs beat them 3-0. Lager...
10-29 Hockey Update
Eclectic Hockey League Stout Conference Bullfrogs 40 wasn't able to light the lamp at all Sunday as Gears Beer tallied up five unanswered goals, then an empty netter to top off their 6-0 win. Ouch! Congrats to David Taylor and Mark Minaudo for both scoring two goals....
10-15 Hockey Update
Despite the unusually warm weather, we are getting deep into the 2017/18 hockey season for most leagues. A lot going on at both Polar Palace and Crystal Fieldhouse. Here is a quick snapshot of the standings in the leagues with my select editorial comments for those...
10-8 Hockey Update
Another week into the hockey season as hundreds of skaters converge at rinks to connect with friends, work off some stress and get exercise. With adult league age ranges from 18 years old well into 60's, we get to enjoy the best game ever - ice hockey. Within this...