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4 hours ago, hockeyisgreat said:

Just goes to show you all the masks and social distancing that can be done didn't keep him from getting the virus.  I assume he was practicing what he was preaching!  Would be interesting to hear his thoughts on how he thinks he got it.

Probably got it from being around a no-mask wearing idiot that he couldn't avoid, like a lot of people. 

And writing "THIS!!! Is your opinion." like that comes across as unhinged. 

Nothing to mention of an outdated article to show your proof. 

Just sayin'. 

10 hours ago, sadday4hockey said:

THIS!!! Is your opinion.

This is fact.

https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/HealthStatistics/VitalStatistics/DeathStatistics/Documents/Death_Projections.aspx

It's actually not my "opinion" that people are spreading it. It's a real-life thing, in case you haven't noticed. Notice how people have it, then more people get it? How 1/3 of people act like it's business as usual and are to snowflake to wear masks (or wear it right)? 

We'll see what happens. Shutdowns or not, there's still plenty of canceled games and practices because people just don't take it seriously and continue to spread it. Also, a team needs one kid to get it or have exposure to it to shut everything for that team down for two weeks. 

I would add... I see a lot of parents burn bridges because of a certain coach (who they may not even have next year), or perceived or real favoritism (you want your kid to be a favorite? Make sure he/she listens, goes to practice and not just games, and does the drills with their best effort and correctly. This usually endears your kid to the coaches more than scoring goals and being a puck hog) . 

Don't be the parent who is a pain in the neck, and don't burn bridges. You or your child might want to return to an organization you moved on from someday. 

On 11/19/2020 at 2:51 PM, sadday4hockey said:

Fafa and Quinlan are well-known Snowflakes. They are more than happy to be told what to do by everyone. Politicians, spouses, children, Uber drivers....... the list goes on and on and on

Ah, there it is. Angry because your spouse (or maybe ex) always "told you what to do". Or your children. Or your boss. You are a person who feels powerless, and being a MAGA Man helps you feel a little bit more powerful. 

I guess I should consider myself lucky that in all those years of sled riding while wearing a thick, wet scarf that I never died of bacterial infection. 

5 hours ago, Danner27 said:

Because just like the pa government, they can not force players to wear mask, so for liability reasons they send out an email stating the leagues position. It’s been proven people are getting bacteria infections from wearing a mask to long, hockey players are going to be wearing wet masks. 

The organizations absolutely can force you to wear masks or a gator. Just like a helmet, cage, neck guard, or whatever. 

5 hours ago, Danner27 said:

Because just like the pa government, they can not force players to wear mask, so for liability reasons they send out an email stating the leagues position. It’s been proven people are getting bacteria infections from wearing a mask to long, hockey players are going to be wearing wet masks. 

The organizations absolutely can force you to wear masks or a gator. Just like a helmet, cage, neck guard, or whatever. 

The Trumpsexuals are still going full-force, I see. Oh, well. I used to be unable to refrain from debating, backing stuff up with facts, etc. 

I've realized it's not worth it. You'll have a better time explaining math to a cat. Best to just let them talk (or type), watch OAN or some incel's YouTube channel to get their news, worry about the day (that never comes) when blacks and Mexicans overrun their neighborhoods, and swallow every cockamamie conspiracy Alex Jones gives them. 

It's hard to avoid going back-and-forth with them, but it'll save you time and stress. In the end, they'll get each all riled up over sh!t that makes no sense, while the majority of people know that they're out of their minds and that they can't be taken seriously.

There's fewer of them than the rest of us, as we can see from the election.

Unbelievable. Also, why your kid and his safety need to be YOUR responsibility, not Safesport's, not USA Hockey's, not Coach Whomever's. Yours. And if you see or know something, raise hell. Whether it's your kid or someone else's. 

14 minutes ago, Danner27 said:

It’s not a rink thing, all players are to wear masks while on the ice. Ludicrous! They are going to kill one of these kids! Just shut it all down at this point, restart in January. 

While not ideal, I have to say that "killing one of these kids" because of wearing a mask is a bit hyperbolic. Teams have been doing it for months already. 

Whoever works there needs to be given explicit authority to tell anyone not following mask/distance rules to leave the premises. And told that they need to do it. If there's a problem, call the police. They're private property rinks, so just throw them out. If someone walked in without pants, it's the same thing. Make them leave. If a continuing issue with the sane people, ban them from entry for 30 days. End of story. Watch everyone start following the rules. 

16 hours ago, dropthepuck said:

Has anybody experienced the restrictions for game watching at RMU Island Sports Complex? If so please elaborate, PIHL Varsity starts tonight,

Was there this weekend, not sure the rules. But had no problem with 2 of us parents attending. No one was checking anything. 

Danner, you do realize saying thus us like the flu is like saying diabetes is gout? Two totally different things. 

8 hours ago, sutton said:

Anyone hearing any rumblings of teams with positive cases of Covid but not reporting?  I've heard some rumors of different teams with current positive cases but are keeping the news in house as much as possible.  Hoping this isn't happening, but certainly wouldn't be surprised if it is.

I'm sure they are. 

Honestly, I couldn't be happier. Aside from Boston's local TV crew, I can't think of an announcer who grates on my nerves, is as annoying to listen to, than Doc Emrick. I said what I said. 

2 hours ago, Quinlan2020a said:

There have been multiple incidents of outbreaks on youth hockey teams around the country. It's impossible to be sure if it is related to the actual game or the activities that surround it because people are not always adhering to safety protocols that are suggested. Yale Hockey is now shut down after 18 players tested positive.

CDC (not me) concludes:

Ice hockey involves vigorous physical exertion with heavy respiration during the game and frequent contact between the players, the researchers noted in the report.
"The ice rink provides a venue that is likely well suited to COVID-19 transmission as an indoor environment where deep breathing occurs, and persons are in close proximity to one another," it said.
"The indoor space and close contact between players during a hockey game increase infection risk for players and create potential for a superspreader event, especially with ongoing community COVID-19 transmission," the study concluded.
"The ice rink provides a venue that is likely well suited to COVID-19 transmission as an indoor environment where deep breathing occurs, and persons are in close proximity to one another," they said.

It's about viral load, there's really not a lot of opportunity to spread it on the ice. Now benches, locker rooms, car ride, totally different story. 

4 minutes ago, dazedandconfused said:

I have to thank you my man. It's because of jerkoffs like you that this election is going to be a landslide. The actions and words of people like you have created so many silent Trump supporters that your head is going spin like Linda Blair's in the Exorcist.

 

#4MOREYEARS

Why are they silent? Embarrassment? 

Most I know are actually obnoxious loudmouths, to be honest. And the ones at the rink wearing their masks like a necklace. 

6 hours ago, Quinlan2020a said:

I don't know but this just came out. 

Indoor sports like ice hockey are high-risk activities for the spread of COVID-19, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The conclusions about such sports were contained in a section of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report posted online Thursday.

Again, I'd like to see proof it's from being on the ice, playing the sport. As opposed to locker rooms, sleepovers, and the other mosty avoidable things that go along with the game. 

17 hours ago, aaaahockey said:

2 weeks isn't that bad as long as they stick to it. 

This "2 weeks" stuff is stupid. What does anybody expect to be different in two weeks as opposed to now? I'm not for shutting it down at all, either. If people stick to games, wearing masks, and distancing... that should be sufficient. I'd guarantee this is a locker room/hallways/car pooling/hanging out problem, not a game playing problem. 

Long story short. At a certain level, not a lot separates most of those kids. Hard work would be the deciding factor. Plus, not only does the skill and hard work need to be there, but also the commitment to the sport. Very, very few kids have all three. 

I would say most kids, if you asked them, would say they want to play in the NHL. But in reality, not many kids would want to put in what it really takes, and generally speaking it's still a huge gamble (the Crosby's and McDavid's are the rare exception). Most would rather have a great time playing hockey, and still be able to live like most other kids of their age. 

First, this was a player and a REF, so let's start there. Secondly, even spitting on someone is assault- banging this guy's head into the ice is clearly assault. 

And from a sub player? Terrible etiquette. 

Would each teams board of directors have known about this, and chose not to present it as an option? 

6 hours ago, hockeyisgreat said:

Isn't that a total team price?  If so it's a good price at 240.00 per kid for 20 players on a roster.

If that's the case, I would have signed my kid up in a second. Is this per team, not player? Also would have pushed the board to go in this direction. Is this being marketed well? How are we only hearing about it now, shortly before it starts? I can't see people NOT wanting this if that's really the case. I'm paying between $1000 and $2000 right now for a middle school team, which is per player. 

Although I'd bet the biggest obstacle would be the schools with jv/v teams in pihl not wanting to upset pihl.