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I guess we will never know now! Not the parents job to read the rule book! It's the boards job! Most likely registrar!

Sure it matters. If they were told in November or December and had to Forfeit 5 games they would have still made the playoffs! I do find it hard to believe that "everyone knew" except PIHL!

I would think that the PIHL would put out a press release as to the reason Montour is not in the playoffs. Feels like we are missing something from all of this!

Good Point! Did the team that didn't make the playoffs know this all along and keep it in the back pocket? I also have to believe there were rumblings about this all season! It's just so sneaky if so. Persons most affected are the seniors for sure

I guess I don't totally understand why, after all the games were played this surfaced. It surely could have been brought to the attention of the league much earlier! Chances are very good Montour would have qualified without the goalie in question! I guess we will never know.

Really is a very Sad situation! I guess since most folks are only involved for 4 years and then move on there hasn't been enough pressure put on them. Does anyone know how you get elected or appointed to the MidAm board? I would like to nominate Danner! Danner are you up for the job? Seeing as you are retired and one the person that seems to have a good understanding of what needs to be done to improve hockey around here. If MidAm were smart they would try to get Hockey TV to cover the games, or triblive! But they don't even advertise them.

Wow even though Burrell has beaten Neshannock twice and Connellsville once they still can't crack your top 5!

Love these new posters! I'm starting to think Danner is right!

So why did you use his phone number? How do we contact you?

I'm guessing he must know Nick and doesn't like him!

You know as much about everything as anyone on here but sometimes it comes off a bit salty! But your knowledge permits it! Unlike the rantings of the self proclaimed "Overqualified"

That might make you qualified to talk about hockey! Not sure why you think you are "overqualified"? Are you one of those people who (thinks he) knows it all?

Some of these screen names are really good! I sure would like to hear about what makes you "Overqualified" Sure glad you are now part of Western Pa Hockey forum. I'm sure we will all be able to learn a lot from you!

Is there a website that you can see the schedule? The MidAm is the worst at information. People might like to go watch some competitive hockey! I think I complained about this last year also!

Thanks for sharing! Most people on this site "Danner" in particular would have us believe there is no chance to play D-1 from Western Pa. Would like to hear more of your experience as your son navigated the hockey world.

LGP13, Just an FYI according to the Esmark, Printscape thread where this all started, the goalie is actually from Columbus. Some people may consider that a foreign country! Haha

Do any of the Black team kids make Gold the next year?

So why do they quit fielding black teams at 14U?

How do you think PPE will feel about losing to the Preds?

Maybe that is changing! Maybe Esmark will be the new go to place for kids wanting to get better coaching in Pittsburgh! Maybe there are people out there who think Pittsburgh has more to offer than just PPE! Maybe just maybe hockey in PGH isn't as bad as some people make it out to be! But then again "maybe" I am just wishful thinking!

Why? Is Pittsburgh so awful? If you dislike it so much for Hockey maybe you should do something to make it better! Besides complain!

So how does that 15 year old get from Montour to PIA for games and practice? Must be an especially accommodating billet!

Great info! Doesn't Adrian have a D-3 NCAA team also? The guy who started all that at Adrian was at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington,PA. Jeff Docking was a VP at W&J. Talked a great deal about a D-3 Team at W&J and had some alumni investors for a rink in Washington. President resigned! He wanted the job and didn't get it. Went out to Adrian as President, started hockey program there and the rest is history. I believe his kids played. When he was at W&J the club team was good. He left, no one cared and the rest is history at W&J. (No program now)

16U and 18U Tryouts are a formality! They have their teams picked well before and get maybe 1 or 2 surprises! Tryouts are a money maker for them! I wouldn't tryout unless invited!

They had tryouts last year on Easter Sunday!