nemesis8679

What is the team?

I hope he is, too. Not surprised, with the way the PIHL games are called. He's probably used to things like charging, boarding, late hits, etc. being called as penalties, and players playing accordingly. And against players who are better skaters, concerned with actually playing the puck, and not pulling themselves out of position just to throw a hit. I hope he's alright.

If it truly is for testing safety equipment, that's awesome. If it's just a ruse to get half a million in free grant money for private businesses, that's shameful.

Should've tossed the whole org in there with them.

For those who consider championing the idea of having a "choice" of leagues to play in- remember that thought when the time comes where there is once again no choice. And that one choice is really, really expensive for the same thing that you used to have for less cost.

Truth is, at every level 95% of players aren't that far apart. Yes, you have the occasional standout, and you have the bottom. If you're in that 95% where you're mostly interchangeable at your position, then yes you need a connection and some luck. In every professional sport I guarantee you there are players on the bottom that could be switched out with players from the next level down, and no one would notice. It's like getting a job- if you or someone you know can vouch for you or recommend you, then chances are good you will get that job over someone with similar qualifications. People go with the "known", and the right connection somewhere can make a huge difference.

Almost? It's like a gas chamber.

Some areas do this. I have no experience with it. But I can see good points and bad points with it. For example, it's nice when problem players or families can jump around every season- then you only might have to deal with them one or two seasons instead of every year, lol.

The new owner also went partners with a certain #20 on a junior team so his son could move on to that, too.

We need The King reinstated.

I'm sure the architectural firm that designed it got a nice portion of it. Then the rink itself. Stuff adds up fast.

I wonder what changes the new ownership will make, if any? Perhaps we're seeing the fall based off of Morehouse's way of doing things? Excel, for instance. Kids still want to go to high school with their friends. A lot of families want nothing to do with a catholic school. Maybe new ownership is why he moved on.

To force anyone to leave PAHL, those teams need still need other teams to play. So there's still no alternative.

I think it's weird that teams play whoever they play, no divisions or anything.

I don't think it's anything more than that girl's (women's) hockey has been a trendy thing-as women's basketball, also-to talk about and get behind. By pushing girls hockey it's a great marketing opportunity ("Hey, look at us! We're at the forefront of getting behind women's hockey!"). While also being a previously untapped niche where PAHL was collecting the money of the players, where now PPE can get some of it.

Some of you guys must have a lot of time on your hands.

I wonder if things will change with Morehouse out and Fenway in? I can't see Fenway missing an opportunity to cash in, but actually developing local players without all the other bs involved would be a way to gather some goodwill which into is also good for them.

"elite" mites & squirts ????

It would be interesting to know if they replaced that Penguin logo on the jersey, didn't have the name "Penguins" involved at all, lost the fancy arena, snack bar, and fireplace and played in a typical area arena, how much oooohhhhing and aaaawwwing about them would disappear.

Then wonder why 3/4 of them get drop out at 16u.

Well, they can force their home teams into it. Or those teams decide not to do it and look for a different Arena. For any teams outside of those ones in Black Bear arenas, Black Bear is going to have to provide some kind of major benefit for those teams to leave PAHL and join them.

14 year old Russian player hit in the chest. Says he didn't have a protective shield over his chest. Not sure if that means it was removed, or he just wasn't wearing a proper chest protector. Another reminder to not skimp on your child's equipment, and make sure it's worn and fits right. https://www.google.com/amp/s/english.pravda.ru/amp/news/hotspots/153571-hockey_player/

Interesting quote about Hockey Canada settling the sex assault case out-of-court. "Hockey Canada keeps a special multimillion-dollar fund, which is fed by the registration fees of players across the country, that it uses to pay out settlements in cases of alleged sexual assault without its insurance company, and with minimal outside scrutiny." I wonder if USA Hockey does something similar? I'm guessing they do. If so, I hope they re-examine that. Not a good look from Hockey Canada. Also: Several players were involved in that. This case is a good reminder to teach your kids how to treat other people, and not be the one who gets wrapped up in going along with the group. Hopefully we can instill in our kids to not take advantage of others who are in a vulnerable situation, and be the one who's not afraid to put a stop to something like this if they're in that position.

Nah, it's EVERYWHERE. Remember the Chico Adrahtas case- where they knew and just moved him around like they did with priests? And the parents and kids who knew, but put up with it because "he was a great coach"...