June was coming to an end and the ice rink in Nashville was being prepped for another tournament game. The atmosphere was cold—but the hearts of many were warm. The weekend of June 27, 2025, was filled with Armenian pride and camaraderie for the team Ararat Hockey Club and its 14 players. This dream had …| The Armenian Weekly
There was an Armenian flag pinned up on the front door—a sign that said, yes, this is the place. I gathered my things and straightened out my old Camp Haiastan t-shirt (a relic from my years as a camper) and before I even reached the front steps, the door swung open gently and Sona Avakian …| The Armenian Weekly