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Question for PIHL JV Coaches.
Jack Handey replied to Ron Shock's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
Been on both sides. The explanation we got (years ago as parents) was that they are prepping the kids to understand how things work at Varsity, and Varsity doesn't roll lines. Seemed reasonable to me. For our kids - they were mostly unaffected, got regular playing time, except one. After a season of getting shorted, that one lost interest in school hockey. Not our preference, but allowed for other interests to develop, and potentially saved us some bucks. Also, most of the JV coaches make up the pool of prospects for when there is a Varsity vacancy. So they have an incentive to perform. -
It's a little more. like if you win regional, you still get to participate in a national event. Most tournaments and showcases don't have that kind of opportunity. but i do agree the prestige is dwindling.
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Tier 2 Rankings for PAHL Teams
Jack Handey replied to Hattrick Swayze's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
Due to low participation numbers, most competent 05s Pittsburgh kids have made the jump to Pittsburgh AAA. @Danner27 there are probably more first year midgets (06s) in 16uAA than 05s. Doesn't excuse sloppiness, lack of breakout, etc. but you are watching mostly younger kids. I'd say PAHL should just make a class AAA division, but ... -
We'll call it the 71D Hamilton Rivalry game. Teams can even share the same PAT bus. Convenient.
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another Vengeance goalie poach
Jack Handey replied to Jack Handey's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
I totally took this as a reference to the Renegades 2010 team. -
another Vengeance goalie poach
Jack Handey replied to Jack Handey's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
That's funny. Is there a salary cap too? -
PA Hockey Elite 8 Statewide Rankings - 2021 -22
Jack Handey replied to Pa Hockey's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
I think N.A. has a real chance this year. -
Ty Voit signs pro contract
Jack Handey replied to Danner27's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
Yes he does semi-privates in the mornings at Baierl before school. -
Ty Voit signs pro contract
Jack Handey replied to Danner27's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
What will be real interesting is if they put his photo up in the locker room hallways with all the other Hornets success stories. Congrats to Ty and Marc. -
Tier 2 Rankings for PAHL Teams
Jack Handey replied to Hattrick Swayze's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
1A 2A 3A is determined by geography and hockey-engagement within geography, and isn't indicative of the quality of a team. Example: last year 16u Tier II Ashburn Xtreme. MHR RANK: #1. Yes that says #1. At the top of Tier II. USA Hockey placed them in tier 2A for nationals. Obviously they could have hung with any of the 3A crowd. -
Forum Updates 11/15/21
Jack Handey replied to Paul Baxter's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
keep up the good work. keep on keepin' on!- 1 reply
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Armstrong vs Mars incident
Jack Handey replied to sutton's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
Is that your porn hub handle? -
Who are the good guys?
Jack Handey replied to Jack Handey's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
This is a thread for positive experiences and identifying good guys. Take your remarks to your own thread please. -
Who are the good guys?
Jack Handey replied to Jack Handey's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
Yes, they do a fantastic job for our kids. Nice guys too. -
Who are the good guys?
Jack Handey replied to Jack Handey's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
Bob Arturo was a great guy and was very pleasant to work with years ago. He had a very tough job at times especially trying to run the Nutcracker tournament with all of us entitled parents giving him an earful about the placement of our superstars. It's too bad he retired but I guess everyone hits that point in life. I imagine it's both hard to walk away but in some ways gratifying that you don't have to deal with certain parents any more. -
In the Armstrong thread, some local Pittsburgh hockey vets have been blasted and labeled everything under the sun - terrible, corrupt, incompetent, yadda yadda yadda. I'm so tired of the negative. You are too. So please name one local hockey guy who does good job, or has done a good job. There hast to be one. Go ahead and call them out here. Who are they and what do you or did you admire about what they did?
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Armstrong vs Mars incident
Jack Handey replied to sutton's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
I recall that. Right after he became part owner. Which was the right thing to do, right? I don't think Jim would have put up with this BS in his rink.