Today, the couple have four kids and seven hockey bags. Jim and the kids are allowed in the house; the bags are not. “We have a swimming pool business, and it’s seasonal,’’ said Heather.

Fall means back-to-school and for some kids it will mean stepping into the hockey world. Even the youngest players might end up on the ice multiple times per week, so it’s important to get good ...

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Today, the couple have four kids and seven hockey bags. Jim and the kids are allowed in the house; the bags are not. “We have a swimming pool business, and it’s seasonal,” said Heather.