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I think the SHAHA team wanted to push themselves instead of playing down (no kid on that team but I have heard from parents there and I believe they voted before the season). Sure it was rough but kudos for trying to push yourselves if you need to move up after a good season.

I think the E in PPE stands for "Excel" instead of "Elite" around 15U.

The 07 Shaha team beat 07 badgers last year and opted to move up. Allegheny needed that banner I guess. It was absolutely known they would run away with the division this year.

Jack thanks. My son made NP. He was very proud.

Well our PPE journey for this year has come to an end. I think it was a good learning experience. Was an eventful 3 days. My son was in a group with a lot of elite (elite not black) kids from last year (over 1/3). We assumed that might be a good thing as the coach said they were re grouping based on similiar skill level. But turns out it wasn't. So not sure how groups were set up. I originally started this post looking for advice so now I can give some if parents are considering PPE tryouts. Know the following: -be sure you can handle the truth - my kid is not ready for AAA hockey -is your family reasy for the committment if you do make it - financially committed and time -be sure your kid is mentally tough to handle disappointment is rejected -know your hands are tied during tryouts. You cannot see it happening so therefore cant provide feedback to your kid on areas to improve-this will make you feel helpless as a parent -know at this age there is a ton of hockey left. This is not the end. Good luck to any parents and kids that try out.