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There is more than one path to tier 2 juniors and D1. I have seen it. One of the kids I know didn’t even play AAA until 18U. And he didn’t play for the Pens. He is D1. Another kid played for Preds AAA until U18 then went to Esmark. Also going D1. Not everybody wants or can afford to spend 400,000 over 4 years of High school. The good ones find a way without the Pens.

Not to completely derail this thread, but the Preds are a joke. You mentioned you “spoke to the coaching staff”. That’s great. They will tell you anything you want to hear to get your tryout money and if your kid sucks up to them enough, or your wife is hot and flirtatious, your kid will make the team. However, he won’t see any playing minutes unless you are ponying up and taking weekly private or small group lessons with the coach. Thats a fact. DM me for more info. I know these guys personally and have for many years. Nothing ever changes. Ask some of the 08-12’s who have left because of those exact reasons. They over promise, under deliver, and over charge you.

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