Paul Baxter

46 minutes ago, hockeyisgreat said:

Sorry Paul I may have made the situation worse.  They are obviously both interested in whats best for Western Pa Hockey with vastly different opinions!

It's not you.  But thanks for the message. PB

This thread is over and locked.  Feel free to start a new thread but I am not having any more of the "so and so is trying out here".  
 

I AM TIRED of policing this thread.

My patience on this has run out so the next infraction of the rules will get a suspension.

I can't be clearer than that.

PB

@Danner27 and @Pa Hockey

Can I please have a little break here on the back and forth between you both? 

I don't want to have to send either of you for a timeout to sit in the corner, so can we move past the he-said-she-said stuff please?

It's obvious you both think you're correct (or the other one is wrong).  So it is what it is, we don't have to rehash the same thing over and over.

Thank you for your kind consideration,

PB
 

Where I would likely draw the line here is when posting possible private info about a player, such as a private tryout with PPE (how are we supposed to validate that??), etc.

I certainly don't mind discussing how good a particular player is, but you have to be a little more selective about posting info that might be private.

I edited @Danner27's post because I didn't feel that some of the info in there was really needed in this post, plus there is no way to validate it.

If someone wants to post something like "I talked to #4 after the game and he said...", or "I talked to #4's parents and they told me..."  that is (to me) a little more substantial than posting info that we don't know the source of.  If a post like that is made, we know the origins of it because you're stating the source.  When you post "heard that XYZ is trying out here, etc." I have to decide whether or not to keep that post based on it's merits... which is not a good thing for me.

We're on a balance beam here trying to make sure we stay on the beam and not go too far one way or another.

Thanks all-

PB

14 minutes ago, rock said:

I've been saying for years that refs are increasingly loosing control of games and spectators.. no one wants to ref cause parents are AH's, well then maybe the refs should just start tossing everyone out that starts causing any issue immediately.. Zero tolerance... if you yelling negativities your out, 1st time they hear it. after AH parent gets tossed 4 games in row maybe they will keep there mouth shut.. 

 

This is the LAST time "ROCK" is going to post here with this total lack of respect for the forum rules.  I cleaned up this post, and that's my last time for "ROCK".  Learn how to make posts without using spicy adjectives or don't post here at all.

PB

3 hours ago, rock said:

https://fb.watch/bas_Fyfwys/

 

 

I received a note about the video link above and how it shows the player (and everyone else) involved in this fracas.  My take is since this was already posted publicly - and is available both on Livebarn and this Facebook video, it's in the public domain and it is what it is.

It's probably making its rounds on Youtube and Twitter by now, so there is no need in my opinion to suppress the video link here.  In fact, I think the more publicity that this incident receives, that hopefully it will serve as a deterrent for this to not happen in the future.

In today's world, everyone has to presume that everything you do will be recorded in some fashion.

The topic of this incident can certainly be discussed, but we won't discuss specific player names on this thread as per our normal policy.  

PB

On 12/30/2021 at 9:00 AM, fafa fohi said:

Fair enough @Paul Baxter

Respectfully, the point I want to make is there something to be said for a player / parent to quit a team they were a part of since summer time to join another team for that extra A just weeks before the rosters need to be finalized.  If this player was my kid I would have politely said "no" and used it as a teaching moment for him to stay committed to his current teammates and finish the season, and if his desire was to play for that team next season that is what tryouts are for.  

No venom being thrown here, just an opinion.   

No issue whatever with your comment above, or in this thread. Personally, I feel the same in regards to your comment above. @fafa fohi you're a valuable contributor and thanks for your input.

The issue I dealt with on this thread was specific to one family and one poster, and that has been dealt with.

It is fair game to talk about this sort of "poaching".

I have heard of AAA and AA teams (mainly AAA) doing these shenanigans at the end of the year, so that is not new to me at all.  What needs to happen is people need to be made aware of this situation and think twice about patronizing teams - specifically in my mind - that cut players on 12/31 (or thereabouts), and swap in another player.

That is very wrong in my opinion, unless there was some medical issue that the player was done for the season.

Cutting young kids on 12/31 to swap in another player in my opinion is harmful to all those involved but USA Hockey will never look into these issues.

If my player was busting their butt to play on an AAA team and then suddenly gets cut on 12/31, that creates a horrible situation for that player to find another team and be eligible for playoffs/nationals/etc.   Midam and USAH really should review these cases individually and grant waivers where needed to prevent these players that were cut at the last minute from not having a team to play for immediately.

I need everyone participating this thread to tone it down a notch.  I've already removed one over the top post and if needed, I will either delete this whole thread or lock it if the crap continues.

You can have disagreements and dislike other people / coaches on this forum but over the top bashing isn't needed OR PERMITTED. 

STATE THE FACTS and move on.  Remember, me and my moderator will be the judges of what is unacceptable.  We will not tolerate peoples KIDS being dragged into discussions.  

Honestly, I can't blame ANYONE for taking their child to wherever they want to play.  It's not your business why so and so takes their kid from Org A to Org B.  Let it go and let them do what they want.

PB

12/23/2021

to ALL-

it is a REQUIREMENT for you to have a valid email address on your profile.  If I get a bounceback from an email that was spawned from this site, to you, and then bounced back because your email is invalid, I will direct message you and tell you to update your email.  If I get further email bouncebacks that are tied to the email address on your account, I will prohibit you from posting until your email is fixed.

In general, this is only happening to a small number of people on the site. If you're one, you'll get a message from me at some point telling you to fix your email.

Since NOBODY except ME has access to your email address, the requirement of a valid email should be a routine thing and this is just like any other site where we don't show your email address to the public or other posters.

PB

I think this thread has lived a good life.  It is now retired.

Obituary

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Scholarship fund:

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1) upgraded to latest software and theme builds. You can change your theme in the LOWER LEFT of the forum, and choose between light & dark display.

2) archived placement folders into a new placement topic

3) created a new "seeking games" forum for teams seeking to play games

I am open to suggestions.  Post any suggestions/comments below.

thanks

PB

3 hours ago, hockeyisgreat said:

Hey Paul & Forbin. I see you are up to 21K views on this topic. How does it compare to the most ever?  I'm sure it's far from over as we await what the PIHL has to say tonight. Then get everyones opinion about how it's not enough of a punishment. Whatever it is!

We have experienced an increase in registrations (due to new people registering and posting on this topic), and we have had an increase in activity (also in this thread).  The only time we had more posts was August 2020 - presumably due to lots of questions/comments pertaining to COVID and impact on games.  I haven't found a specific report that lets me see what the most # of views is.  If I find that I will post more info.

Here is a graph of the traffic activity for those who are interested.

Hello Everyone-

Can I just ask everyone to "take a deep breath" and calm down before your next post.  I think the back and forth exchange is good, but not to the place where it's Popeye vs. Brutus.

It seems like this incident is being handled and was acted upon (from what I have read) pretty quickly after the game, which is good.  I am a 100% supporter of all hockey, mens/womens/disabled, and I also think that it takes a lot of courage for a young lady to play in a male high school league and I hope that most of you would recognize that.  

PB

Please see the new thread I created for rink by rink Covid info.  This thread can be for discussion of the rinks policies.  The new thread only for info and no discussion.
PB

Congratulations to the following teams who medaled in the 2021 Keystone Games:

16u Boys Midget, Gold Medal

18u Boys Midget, Silver Medal

PB

Don't know exactly how this thread transformed into all of this, but if you know of a goalie in that age range, please PM the original poster.  

And that's the end of this thread.

Hello all,

@forbin has stepped up and volunteered to be a moderator.  Forbin has a good track record on the forum so I figured I'd kick the tires and see how it goes.  Just don't let him know he's on double-secret probation as I evaluate his moderation skills. ?

In the mean time feel free to thank him for stepping up to help the hockey community.

PB

Hello all-

I am taking some well needed time off.  If you see anything "questionable" or need something, please flag the post and/or direct message me through the site and be as specific as possible.

Thanks

PB

De Leon told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review the plea deal was a “slap on the wrist” and the doctor had “never apologized for what he did.”

I can't help but agree with this.  You can count on a civil suit being filed on this one.

PB
 

I don’t get the point of locking things down.  Who gives a crap about who watches who... doesn’t make much of a difference when both teams hit the ice.  I think it’s more of an ego thing anyways-we’re so good nobody can watch our practices.  When in reality you’re not going to get a whole lot out of watching practices of another team.  It’s how you perform during the game itself.

Hello everyone, I have added the new LIGHT theme and reset everyone's defaults to the LIGHT theme.

If you prefer the DARK theme, at the very bottom of the site there is a drop-down menu "THEME".  Click that and select DARK.

Have fun!

PB

For those of you who prefer "light" themes, you should be able to switch to the "Default" theme.

When I get a fancy LIGHT theme, I will notify you all.

Good feedback.  I may eventually get the LIGHT version of this current theme and you can then switch between them.  

14 minutes ago, hockeyisgreat said:

GONNA TAKE A LITTLE TIME TO GET USE TO THIS!

It's not radically different.  Most of the content is still displayed the same way.  It was time for a freshen up anyways.