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hockeyisgreat replied to YardSale's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
Why organize a league? Let everyone play pickup. Then give them all a participation trophy at the end. We surely don't want to hurt little Johnnies feelings cause he's not as good as everyone else. If you are going to have a league with groupings from AA to B. Do it right or don't do it at all! -
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hockeyisgreat replied to YardSale's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
I'm not advocating for Blackbear. I just think PAHL's incompetence and unwillingness to change is opening the door! -
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hockeyisgreat replied to YardSale's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
So where are you willing to drive to for competition on your level? Is reasonable travel within 4 hours? What I think you will see in the future is a Western Pa, Eastern Ohio Blackbear (AHF) run league that is way better than PAHL. PAHL will be half the size it is now! Might be good for them to try to get their league up to par! -
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hockeyisgreat replied to YardSale's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
So you are happy with the way PAHL runs the local league? It seems to me that Blackbear rinks have PAHL teams! When the AHF has enough teams in Western Pa and Eastern Ohio to form a league PAHL will only have itself to blame! I think it is coming sooner than you think! -
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hockeyisgreat replied to YardSale's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
When you start adding Hotel rooms, Plane Tickets, rental cars, gas, and food, it adds up quick for sure! If PAHL was a better product I think more kids would be willing to stay and play! They do nothing for player recognition, AHF keeps stats and all star teams for a little recognition for the kids at a minimal cost! When is the PAHL going to Gamesheet or even using the software they have correctly? PIHL can do it! Why can't the PAHL? -
You shouldn't call it a top 30 list unless you include all Western Pa High School players on the list! How long has D-2 been around and how long have you and Keith Barnes ignored it and treated it as not worthy Hockey?
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State of the Forum, March 2025
hockeyisgreat replied to Paul Baxter's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
Thanks for all you do for this forum! Great place for Hockey people to agree to disagree! I really enjoy @pa Hockey rankings and all he brings to the Forum. Hope to see him back soon! -
Empty Ice on Thanksgiving Weekend
hockeyisgreat replied to Happy Hockey Fan's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
They are trying to sell Ice slots over the Holidays at discounted rates! Just got an email! -
This is what I got back from Black Bear TV. Good luck with all this. Where is the free trial to see if it's worth the cost. They could roll that out at The Super Series this weekend! The schedule on Black Bear TV is ingested on a weekly basis via a rink scheduling report of all of our facilities. That schedule gets added to the BBTV website every Wednesday, which will then show games for that week and weekend (Thursday through Wednesday). At that point you can favorite the arena which the games are being played in by clicking the yellow star next to it so it is added to your favorites and then you can just go there on a weekly basis to see which games are streaming. The only games that are scheduled ahead of time for the season, are youth federation games in the THF, AHF, and AGHF.
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THF Pittsburgh - SuperSeries Hockey
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Nothing on Black BearTV site! Big tournament this weekend in Pittsburgh at those rinks. Hope they don't mess it up!
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Another semi-pro team
hockeyisgreat replied to Spear and Magic Helmet's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
Can't wait to hear the back story on this one! Who's the owner? Fun, fun, fun! -
PIHL Single A vs. Open Class
hockeyisgreat replied to Happy Hockey Fan's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
Please, Explain! Thanks! -
Why is there no info on the PIHL site that directs you to the Girls playoffs. Their site was much better the first 2 years. I guess I will just have to dig for the info!
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E̷s̷m̷a̷r̷k̷ PITTSBURGH Stars?!
hockeyisgreat replied to IceMom's topic in Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey
Looks to me like Esmark dumped them! They must not be getting any money from Esmark!