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They play AAU full ice mites as a separate thing run by some dads. There are several full ice mite teams in the area. Across the state in the AHF there’s full on divisions for it. It’s everywhere now. My son played full ice his last year in mites (in additional to PAHL) and it was the best thing we could have done honestly. I wish USA hockey would introduce it halfway through the season for red level final year mites. Most of those kids have been playing cross or half ice for 4 years at that point. Then they get zero time to adjust before first year squirt tryouts.

Traveling to Buffalo to play against 2 other PAHL teams is the worst. Hate when that happens. Judging from their MHR org page, none of their teams look “elite” so you guys will be fine. Probably an independent org started by a group of jaded parents when their kids didn’t make the team they wanted. GH tournaments are usually ran very well and divisions are pretty even.

https://www.pahockey.com/placements

The quality of that particular clip looks 10x better than LiveBarn in my opinion. You can actually see the names and numbers. Would likely be even clearer at rinks without the netting. It’s on par with the YouTube streamed games filmed from the stands (presumably on iPhones) that some teams do. Wish it was on all the time though. I still don’t understand how they will be able to activate it when it’s a PAHL or PIHL game.

What tournament?

$50 a season? Hell I’d gladly pay $50 a month if the quality is better than LiveBarn. LiveBarn camera quality is atrocious and until now they have had a monopoly on the market. Not saying BBTV is the best thing to happen but I don’t hate it, IF the quality is significantly better. I am however, very appreciative of the guys who stream the games for my kids teams. 1080p live on youtube is awesome when I can’t be there in person.

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So that makes it okay?

@aaaahockey that’s an excellent point. I’m sure the youth hockey numbers have skyrocketed in places like Vegas and Florida due to recent NHL success. I believe most of the orgs in the south hills saw similar tryout numbers as years past at the 12U and 10U ages.

I haven’t noticed that significant of a drop in number of teams at those age groups. I have noticed a pretty substantial lack of goalies though.

Please use the stickied thread for these types of posts.

Includes uniforms, independent games and tournament fees too though so actually not too bad considering most others are around $3k with uniforms, independent games and tournaments all being extra.

Reading comprehension must not be your thing. Jake is the 09 coach this year (15O) Nick has the 10’s (14u) and the 12’s (12u) Ty has his favorites the 11’s (13u). He had the 09’s as well up until this year.

How are my statements false? lol I didn’t say ALL their coaches do lessons and I provided a link to their site.

They offer small group or private lessons every day from like 3-5pm with their AAA coaches. www.ichockey.net

The numbers are actually pretty even. Lets look at Pittsburgh VS Detroit. 16U and 150 Tier 1 specifically from this past season. Pittsburgh (Western PA): 1,483 registered players aged 15-16 11 total teams with approx 17 players on each (187 total) That's 12.6% of registered players on AAA teams Detroit (Michigan): 2,662 registered players aged 15-16 16 total teams with appox 17 players on each (272 total) That's 10.2% of registered players on AAA teams.

$4k tuition for a PAHL team….yikes

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.

Does being a former one myself count?

They went 1-2 and were out scored 17-9 and that impressed you?

It’s holding them back recruiting wise. Think of how many prospective players would be enticed by brand new ON CAMPUS facilities. Bring in better talent, put a better product on ice, attract more fans.

I’m sure Black Bear would be very quick to buy the facility and keep it operational.

https://www.scirhockey.org/february-news/

Yes, you have to live in the school district to play on the Jr Gold teams. They are not funded by the school and are a part of the community based organization.

Vengeance and Renegades will merge. All other youth orgs are out at Alpha. Vengeance AAA teams will use the red helmets, AA-B teams will use black. Uniforms will be slightly different. That is what I have heard from a very reliable source within the Vengeance organization.