dazedandconfused

Cue the Tingle watch.

Sure.... it's definitely easier to get kids to buy in when what you are telling them is successful. But at AA and with arguably less success expected, will that same buy in happen when games are tougher. In the case of Mars and QV over their lifespans, it seems like they only see success at the A level, while AA teams have moved up over the years and been competitive at AAA.

Not sure what the demographics are at CV but is there a good reason why Mars, QV and Shaler are all in "A"? Common sense would say they all should at least be able to field AA teams?

For every coach, parent and player who blame the refs for games getting out of hand and their player's being suspended, remember the other 3 people who are able to stop things before they get started. In this order. Player Parents Coach If more Coaches employed this tactic there would be far less nonsense. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA0h9sMvIlN/?igsh=MWo0cWVvYmtqaGU2Yw%3D%3D

The locations should be the ones requiring him to have clearances for everyone as much as him for his own protection.

Yinz goalies are all NUTZ!!! But nothing kills a season like a goaltending issue can. Be thankful for the parents willing to take on exponential costs!!

Murry Gunty Doing his damnedest to be more destructive to Pittsburgh Hockey than David Morehouse was. He's definitely killed things in Jersey, Hershey/Harrisburg and I'm sure a few other places. People should be reaching out to their local state reps and ask questions about possible violations of anti-trust laws regarding monopolizing. I've already reached out to one who is a lifetime hockey person and they are having staff do some digging.

This is the team that they will be vying to be statistically better (worse??) than. As others have mentioned though, don't see how much longer they'll be able to find willing opponents so they may struggle to get in 35 games or more. If anyone knows of a worse "AAA" statistical season then please enlighten us. https://myhockeyrankings.com/team_info.php?y=2017&t=2492

That's an absolute disgrace, these people should be so ashamed of themselves. In New Jersey and Eastern PA as well as Delaware, they have to be on the verge of violating the laws against against monopolizing or some federal anti-trust laws. Maybe USA Hockey and especially our esteemed MidAm affiliate should spend some of the money of the membership on something that is good for all members instead of only 10% of the membership. For those who might be interested, take a look at the required publicly available tax returns and see how much of our money these folks are sitting on. How do I find a company's 990 form? The 990 is a public document that you can search for on the websites for the Secretary of State or the Attorney General where the organization is incorporated. In addition, 990s are available from a variety of open source and subscription sources.

Remember all those folks who were so excited about this "new and far better option than PAHL"? It will be interesting to see the sentiments after the conclusion of this season and then again in another 2 years. I'd be willing to bet the returns will be diminishing annually and at an increasing level.

It's like shooting fish in a barrel. I don't know as you're being so vague. What I do know is that neither Shattuck nor BK are even in the District but after refreshing myself with the different scores this is what I've deduced. You've hitched your delusional dreams to the greatest salesman of delusion that this city has ever seen. And if I'm being too vague, I'm talking about the former "Esmark" now Pittsburgh Stars 16U coach. Good luck on that journey.

As was mentioned in another thread, both the USHL Showcase as well as the THF Event. For those with younger players and aspirations (I call delusions) that their 10 year old is on the fast track to the NHL, I would encourage you all to check out some of these games in each event. Watch an 18U or 16U game in the USHL with the likes of Shattuck, BK and many other powerhouses and then go and watch an 18U game between any two THF teams and you will note the vast difference in the speed and fluidity of the game. Then consider this, the 18U and 16U divisions are already devoid of the very best players at each BY by those whom are already playing in the USHL itself.

In addition to the USHL Showcase. Every multi sheet facility around here is booked.

Just a reminder that most confidence people work in teams.

The key word is PAYING!! And paying......... and paying......... and paying The number of games played where these teams don't get to stay in their own homes is so high.