dazedandconfused

Now, on to the bigger news of the day.

So apparently there are some serious issues within the girls program coaching ranks to the extent that if even half of what I was told is true, there's going to be a septic tank full of doo-doo.

Only what I was told, so maybe some of the super-sleuths on here can look into it further.

On 9/29/2022 at 1:05 PM, Jack Handey said:

I think I'm seeing a trend here

Me too!!

And that would the horrible level of player retention at NP.

Such an insider as yourself must have some idea of what's the root cause so please enlighten us.

On 9/23/2022 at 9:02 PM, Icebucket said:

the two teams were certainly not on the same level.

But........ these were all "AAA" players who returned to their roots to have their way with the lowly peasants of PAHL AA.

Right?

This entire adventure has been an ill-conceived plan. Whatever the impetus was, and please don't say it was for the city players, the whole thing seems like a waste of a lot of time and money.

They have games scheduled there for November which I've been told are already being rescheduled to other rinks.

The talk of CC, Chatham and Pitt becoming permanently based out of there really seems far fetched and other than maybe the nostalgia, I can't really say it provides anything better than an average ice barn.

On 9/22/2022 at 4:40 PM, hockeyisgreat said:

Hunt Armory is getting a 750,000.00 grant from Highmark

Boy, wouldn't it be great to see an line by line itemization of that 750K and where it all goes and for what purpose.

If it generates opportunity for city youth hockey players, fantastic. But, more often than not "grant money" seems to somehow end up being used for less altruistic reasons.

11 hours ago, whatever said:

Is Paul Taibi the coach ?  If so - interesting fact - he coached a black team for PPE that beat the elite at MID AMS quit a few years back when the black teams were a thing. He also took PPE’s first year of 15u’s to the semi finals at Nationals. He develops players.  Many are of the opinion he is the best youth hockey coach in the area.

And then brain trust ran him out because he didn't bow down to their every whim. Or maybe they all realized he was a better Coach than they were and concerned about their livelihood being taken away.

I'm aware of the progression but I'm also aware of officials who are very good at......... how should I put this? Exacerbating the situation. Baiting....... whatever you call it, it happens. Maybe not in this instance but who really knows?

3 Misconducts?? At the same time?

Is it possible that someone with a whistle got carried away?

As far as the conduct, it's never going to change. It's been consistent for 50 years.... handed down through generations.

On 8/31/2022 at 2:30 PM, hockeyisgreat said:

Yes, but why do the Renegades shut it off when ADM and squirt practice?

Livebarn contracts with the rinks themselves. Not the teams that play in the building.

1 hour ago, Puck01 said:

#4 Gilmore

Or Gilmour - it tends to help credibility when you know what you are talking about

Maybe their possible move being considered by Esmark or being pushed by BB can have something to do with the fact that PIA still only has one sheet of ice functioning?

Is this a major problem that has Esmark concerned or is BB keeping it down to help "persuade" a move.

Either way, the next 2-3 years are going to be very interesting at both PIA and Palmer. Stay tuned.

Who is replacing you as the Central Region coordinator during your suspension? Do you intend to return to this position after your time is served?

8 hours ago, Happy Hockey Fan said:

Wrong site buddy. 

Sorry, Sherriff

On 7/10/2022 at 11:16 PM, nemesis8679 said:

You must watch a lot of Tucker Carlson. 

Yes, but he tells me about the 6th and newly (as opposed to the original 5 in NYC) formed Biden crime family while CNN and MSNBC tell me everything that you can't say or do any longer.

I eagerly await these updates each week to break up the monotony of watching the grass grow.

I think you're right and that was my original thought but I wasn't sure if we were still allowed to call it that in an effort to not offend the chickens.

Great news. That place has some long history. Used to have fence instead of glass when I played there.

Damn, I'm old.......

57 minutes ago, Happy Hockey Fan said:

I thought the program was there to develop local players

And....... that's where things went awry.

That's what they tell you but what the subliminal message is this "we need your kid to fund this fleecing machine for 5-6 years until we find some new higher paying candidates for fleecing".

Thank you, and as a parting gift we will allow you wear your helmet, gloves and shell until such time as you outgrow them or you finally realize some self-awareness or shame.

Somehow, you've managed to make yourself even more annoying than usual.

Maybe post another message about the Keystone games next?

Let me take a guess, they've handed the fox the keys to the henhouse?

Yuri

On 6/21/2022 at 1:58 PM, FNFA said:

They never pick the best kids,

Never, huh?

Someone correct me here if I'm mistaken but didn't this same team/group also secure the 14U Mid-Am Championship in 2020? So that's at least two times they seem to have picked it pretty much spot on.

The number of "vicariously living through their children" parents has increased exponentially in hockey over the last 10 years. Coinciding with the launching of?

Why in the world would you want 20 players at the 12U and 14U ages? Or any age group for that matter? These teams play 3 games total........ 1 each day. Fatigue can't be a factor.

Wait....... I know, the more players we can roster........ the more fees we can collect and since our costs are fixed we'll pocket more geld

I'll give everyone 1 guess as to what team Hockeyguy, kid31005 and LOLya's kids all play for.

I mean, come on folks........ you can't think we're that stupid? We may be idiots, but not stupid.