Watching for years, the AA and A kids hit a lot more than the AAA kids. The AAA kids tend to pick their checks because if they miss 1 that is a quick odd man rush the other way. If you didn't want your kid getting hit then don't put him in a checking tournament. Just play school league.
Was just about to say the same thing. There are very few big hits in AAA games- but, I see plenty in AA/A games. Both styles are fun in their own rights, but AA/A games tend to rely on more physical contact than speed.
I'd be more worried about a kid that doesn't have the speed taking out a player that can go end to end than the other way around.
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Was just about to say the same thing. There are very few big hits in AAA games- but, I see plenty in AA/A games. Both styles are fun in their own rights, but AA/A games tend to rely on more physical contact than speed.
I'd be more worried about a kid that doesn't have the speed taking out a player that can go end to end than the other way around.