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As a parent on that ill-fated 07 SCIR team, we had an over enthusiastic coach/dad who pushed for AA. I don’t think it was parent driven. It was my understanding we were placed in A major black and he petitioned to have us moved up to AA. I think we went 1-19 in AA. Not a fun year! Back to the original topic, we were really frustrated with how the SCIR board handled the team’s situation when said coach left in the middle of the season, especially for how much the fees are there. Until that point we were generally happy with SCIR (and our younger son still plays in their well-run ADM program). I think your experience with most local programs will depend a whole lot on the coaches (and to a lesser extent, parents) on the team. It’s only at “real” AAA where you will find consistent, professional coaching at *every* level.

Huskies 351 lost to Allegheny 236 4-1. Competitive game, Badgers clearly better in the 1st but to me seemed fairly even after that.

Huskies 351 defeated Indiana 341 today, 4-1 (12u)

Big changes for the cursed SCIR 07 BY team- it’s gone. Replaced by a Vengeance 07 AAA team that took the top SCIR skaters but also pulled in a number of PE kids and a coach. Efforts to put together the SCIR 07 team with the kids that didn’t make Vengeance fell apart when 10 kids declined spots. Good news for Viper Stars, Huskies, Badgers, and other programs. The SCIR PW Navy mixed year team should be strong again as well. After having two teams in PAHL Peewee AA this season (the 07s shouldn’t have been there but that’s another story), SCIR will likely have no AA PW teams in the fall.

Any word on the Armory in Shadyside ?

We'll be out of town, but my son has generally enjoyed the clinics up at Pittsburgh Ice Arena. - https://pittsburghicearena.com/registration/index.php?route=product/category&path=60_74