10/13/2026
We won the game. But more importantly, we won the night. 🏒❤️
Last night, my son Ryder and his Nonotuck Knights teammates got to experience something pretty incredible. A full hockey game on the same ice as the Springfield Thunderbirds at the MassMutual Center.
For these young players, this was the BIG LEAGUES.
Walking into the locker room, seeing his own name above his spot, getting dressed alongside his buddies, and stepping onto that ice like the pros.
As a dad, I’ll never forget the look in Ryder’s eyes. Pure excitement, imagination, and happiness. Watching him completely in his element, surrounded by his teammates, coaches, friends, and family. Man, that’s the good stuff.
These kids might forget the final score, but they’ll never forget how this night made them feel.
A HUGE thank you to the Springfield Thunderbirds for giving our kids this incredible opportunity, and to our Nonotuck coaches for the time, dedication, and heart you put into these young players. You’re creating memories that will last a lifetime.
What a night to be a hockey dad. What a night to be a Nonotuck Knight.
These are the moments. ❤️🏒