Eddie has been a fanatical observer of and participant in the sport of hockey for the past 20 years. During that time he's gone from senior league player to hockey dad, but has always kept a close eye on the game. In his career as a sports journalist, he's covered everything from youth hockey to minor pro and all the way up to the NHL. Now he focuses that experience and expertise on providing coverage of all levels of hockey in and around the Fresno area.

Cold and Broke: Summer camp can rekindle a kid's love for hockey

Traveling to hockey camps allows player to make new friends from around the country By Eddie Graveline, Glovedropper.comI haven't been at this for very long, but I'm already learning that, as a hockey dad, I have to keep things fun, fresh and...

Former Monster goalie Matt Anderson gets a great opportunity to play at Adrian College in Michigan

Matt Anderson is now an Adrian College Bulldog (photo: Fresno Monsters) By Eddie Graveline, Glovedropper.comWe all knew that this day would come sooner or later, but maybe not quite so fast. One of the first-year Monsters, goalie Matt Anderson,...

The Fresno Junior Hockey Club is faced with a serious question: What's in a name?

They're the Jr. Falcons for now, but could be the Jr. Monsters soon (pic: Laura Richesin) By Eddie Graveline, Glovedropper.comThe hockey community in central California has been in a transitional phase since the ECHL's Fresno Falcons skipped town...

Cold and Broke: The ramblings, questions and complaints of a hockey dad

Like father, like son. We share the same affliction. (photo: Graveline family) By Eddie Graveline, Glovedropper.comMy love for the sport of hockey spans about 20 years. As a matter of fact (if I wrote this before and you already read it, I...

Monster Memories: Ryan Parkhouse loved playing at Selland in front of the rowdy Fresno fans

Parkhouse was always crashing the net (photo: Dadphoto.com) By Eddie Graveline, Glovedropper.comAmong the members of the first-year Fresno Monsters, Ryan Parkhouse will be remembered for many things. There were plenty of big goals, the great...

Fresno tryouts provided Monsters with talent to spare, fans got to enjoy bonus summer hockey

Kolander, Conroy, Lafferty and Megariotis making the most of camp (photo: Graveline) By Eddie Graveline, Glovedropper.comIf you know many local hockey fans, you're probably sick of hearing them whine about how much they miss the game, but that's...

Players from across nation descend on Fresno to try out for Monsters this weekend, fans are welcome

The Fresno Monster tryout camp is being held June 11-13 at Gateway Ice Center By Eddie Graveline, Glovedropper.comSince the 2009-2010 hockey season came to a close in March, the staff of the Fresno Monsters have been busy preparing for next season...

Monsters complete first NAHL draft in team history, take Peter Megariotis and Thomas Freeman

Megatron became the first draft pick in Monster history (photos: Bob Martinez) By Eddie Graveline, Glovedropper.comAfter completing a very successful first season in the Tier III Junior A Western States Hockey League (WSHL), the Fresno Monsters...

Monster Memories: Ben Conroy may be taking his hard work and 2-way dominance to college

Ben Conroy's (#25) work ethic will not be forgotten in Fresno (pic: Bob Martinez) By Eddie Graveline, Glovedropper.comAs we continue with the "Monster Memories" series, the next player we check in with is Ben Conroy. As fans will recall,...

Monster Memories: J.R. Lafferty recalls a season of fists and firsts in Fresno

Lafferty had many chances to celebrate this season (photo: dadphoto.com) By Eddie Graveline, Glovedropper.comAlthough he was probably one of the least popular players around the WSHL this season, J.R. Lafferty was a fan favorite in Fresno. After...

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