Icebucket

I don't think it's as bad as it seems. The list goes back to last year, so it's really only about 35 suspensions this season. Looks like 9 of the 35 were from one fight between USC and PR. And when it comes to the coaches, all but 1 of the suspensions are for the number of penalties the players took in the game.

Yea it's already looking like A is going to be a mess in terms of blowouts. CV, QV, Mars, and Avonworth are going to absolutely destroy the teams in the bottom half of each division. Many complained about them splitting the division into upper and lower levels last year. Not that I think it's the way to go, but it did help to at least lessen the blowout rate. Not quite sure what the right approach is.

They went over 6 full months between wins

I just noticed that the finals are tonight as well. Seems crazy that the tournament stretches out into 3 different weeks, yet they felt the need to cram the semis and finals all into one night.

SV has looked very good, but also probably the least tested to this point. I think that should be a good game. Best guess: SV wins 4-2 I think Lebo and FR are probably both surprises to make it this far, especially FR getting the bye. I think many expected FR to struggle getting bumped up to AAA, but maybe they will be just fine. I say FR continues and pulls it out, 3-2/SO

I did mention those two would be mid to lower AAA. Although looking deeper, USC might be more towards the middle with how many they returned. They were definitely a step behind the top few teams last year, but were also a young team.

Looks like two A teams beat AAA teams, and it appears both of those AAA teams played their actual varsity lineup. I would think those two will be top A teams, but still kind of shock to see them hang in there and top those AAA teams(even if they are middle to lower AAA).

Looks like 16U and 18U both went 2-2 in Chicago. And at the end of the day, those are the only two teams they care about. Everyone else is just paying the bill to help reduce the cost on those two teams.

I never stated that he wasn't good. The point was more about comparing a peewee to a midget. In most every case, the midget will be better than the peewee. To think Gibson isn't good is just silly.

Any word on if tenband will broadcast any of the games? They do a great job

There are certain lower levels refs who call head contact on any form of body contact or roughing. I've seen games where teams have received a handful of 2 and 10s for simple plays on the puck. I get that no team should take 10 over 20 games, but if you have the same bad ref twice and he rings a team up 7 times it will have them holding their breath not to take 3 in the other 18 games.

I think these seem fine. I don't think that PAHL really even cares all the much, they just need to have something in place to cover their asses. When that crazy mom wants to take legal action because Johnny got hurt, they can point to these rules and say they did their best to discourage players from taking misconduct level penalties.

It looks like scheduling for preseason can start today so I'm sure it's out. Anyone care to share it?

I think a good question would be; which AA or A teams could advance? Last year Butler beat two AAA teams and advanced. Shaler also beat two AAA teams but did not move on.

The games are usually more competitive than you'd expect. The better AAA teams play bubble guys to see which JV players are more ready. That being said, a AAA team always wins. Seems like either PR or NA win it almost every year

Nothing worse than weekend HS hockey

In regards to Canon Mac, I believe it's been the board who ran the program into the ground. And I'd say going from #1 in a level to being completely out of that level is a pretty far fall. How would you consider it if Peters was AA in 3 years?