Clee Torres

On 4/9/2023 at 5:04 PM, Danner27 said:

Yep. There always has been a working relationship of sorts between them. Yuri always had the heads up who was getting cut at U15 when PPE would go down to one team from two. Obviously, things have changed a lot since those ppe black teams. Yuri was an evaulator one tryout that I recall. I also remember one year he was out front starting the recruiting process for esmark before the tryout was over. 

PPE team is picked at midget level ?. Yuri if he knows is told befor tryouts. The tryout is a formality. A couple 5 star recruit spots are held for parents that are on the fence with paying for excell. By midget you just kidding yourself if you do not believe every team AA included are not just trying to get other spots filled after cuts. By midgets the hockey teams are pretty clear on who & what they need. Let’s not act like some team is doing things some cutting edge way. This is how it’s done & makes total sense by midget year. 

42 minutes ago, YardSale said:

I don’t think anyone suggested they should not be paid.  The point was they shouldn’t be allowed to extort the players with paid private lessons in return for playing time.

I agree with that

At a top 50 AAA program you have to have  non parent coaches. They also need paid. If you can’t afford it understood play AA. It’s hard to believe anyone would think a non parent coach would coach a team for free with lunatic parents that are mostly not realistic with there kids level he should play at. 

5 hours ago, Lifelongbender said:

Yes. Unbelievable that there are players who think they'll find better coaching than Taibi. And also it's hard to believe that anyone would want to leave such a successful team. Someone above referred to the "grass is greener" phenomenon. I think that's the case. Hockey is somehow continuing to become more and more mercenary over the years.

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7 hours ago, aaaahockey said:

It's more likely the kids themselves 

Psychology major yes/no? 

15 hours ago, Clee Torres said:

4 from NA has to be in this list. Hands down one of the best skaters in PIHL. Top defenseman by far in the league. 74 CP is definately right behind him. 4 is the total package. 

4 - Player of the year mr ?

On 3/28/2023 at 9:41 AM, HSFBLJ said:

SF-89

PT-28

CP-74

NW-85

G-CC or SV tough call

My guess

4 from NA has to be in this list. Hands down one of the best skaters in PIHL. Top defenseman by far in the league. 74 CP is definately right behind him. 4 is the total package. 

5 minutes ago, fafa fohi said:

It is good to see the parents of players mentioned in this thread are propping up their own kids for the attention and kudos they rightfully deserve.

Ur a gentleman & a scholar….. I salute u! 

42 minutes ago, Ty Tassol said:

Hey Stinky Beaver....wanna rephrase this one perhaps? Your analysis of HS hockey squads in WPA stinks as bad as your Beaver.

If you ever get bored Ty tassol, get with clee Torres if you have time? I hear ur dreamy… 

11 hours ago, BLC said:

So what makes you pick 28 over 18 for PT? Especially if you say "just compare sometimes" Comparing stats you would have to go with 18

South Fayette 82 & 86 should be in the conversation….. ???

6 hours ago, hockeyisgreat said:

I'm just really disappointed that no one is talking about D-2 Hockey!  The Ringgold, Canevin game was probably the best of the finals.  Didn't even get a write up in the paper.  It's like it doesn't exist.  I commend those  12 schools for trying to have a Hockey program for the kids. Even if they don't have enough from one school.

I watched all 4 final games on Trib-Live.  They did a great job.  From what I saw D-2 was very competitive.  Not as deep as the other Divisions.  But to not even get a mention in the paper is sad.  Who ever knows Keith Barnes from the Post Gazette should ask him why he doesn't cover D-2.  PA Hockey do you know him?  

Oh and good luck to Canevin at the High School Hockey Nationals.  I hope they represent SWPA well. Probably won't hear about any results unless you look.

Couldn’t agree with you more. While I want all divisions celebrated & they are. The D2 division is rarely mentioned. They are also left out of the Steller 6 typically. I think ut is because it’s a group of schools playing together but it’s not the kids or parents fault hockey is expensive. I also agree about the D2 final game. There is a kid on the Ringold team that should

make the steller 6. If you are really picking the top 6 & what they mean for the teams he is a lock hands down. Let’s see if it happens. Great post. 

On 1/27/2023 at 10:02 AM, PUCKCOVID19 said:

think it'll be Armstrong and TJ foor cup finals.    SF vs Armstrong game last week, Armstrong physically beat no the lions all game and was closer then it could have been. not to mention Armstrong is a balanced team while Sf has a very good top line but falls off alot after that. contain the one line and its smooth sailing. 

 

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5 hours ago, HereWithPopcorn said:

Lets also not overinflate the meaning of a state title because it really is meaningless in hockey.  Its not like PIAA football or basketball where you play your league playoffs and then have a whole other series of playoffs to win the title and truly be declared the best.  In hockey it is literally one game of east vs west.

Thanks captain obvious. Like comparing a priest to pornstar. Maybe they play 2 more games because there are more football & basketball teams than hockey teams. I assume your not a brain surgeon huh? Let me know when your next thought of the day is ready I can’t wait to see what you have next. 

6 hours ago, PUCKCOVID19 said:

you won pens cup, didn't win states , settle down!! Armstrong outplayed them most of them, got 2 lucky bounce goals.......  see what you do on Saturday vs a very strong Philly team!! 

Easy there snugglemuffin! If you want free tickets for SF to decimate your filthidelphia butterbisquits you sure are failing miserably. Maybe ask nicely & we can give you a little ?….. ?