nemesis8679

What are the deciding factors of playing Birth Year or, say, 12u?

Thanks everybody, this is a lot of help. 

Fafa, I've heard a few good "reviews" of NP. It's definitely a consideration. Butler Valley is probably out, we'd need to know what the schedule is for sure. In addition to the ice hockey team, he has a skills coach once a week and two ball hockey teams that he plays for. So a reliable schedule is a must. 

And yeah, 9:30 pm is definitely a late start for that age. That rink is a good 30-40 minutes from us (not that some others aren't, but that late start would be a killer) , so I think I can cross that one off the list. Thank you very much for your insight. 

Reg- thank you! That was very informative. I really appreciate it. 

So my son is an 08 (or 12u) and is currently playing with a devo team. He's looking to play in a more competitive environment. He'll likely be playing middle school PIHL next season but is also looking to play for one of the local PAHL teams. All of the area teams (North Pittsburgh, Vipers, Renegades, RMU, etc.) I pretty much know nothing about. So, I figured I would ask the members here if they've had experience with these organizations, and what kind of experience they've had. Are they organized? How much distance traveling (one weekend a month, or more) ? Do the coaches know what they're doing? Do they have the right balance of seriousness vs. fun? That kind of stuff. What did you like, what didn't you like? 

Thanks in advance. 

Maybe if the schools actually promoted the hockey teams, they'd have an easier time doing NCAA Division 1. Hell, you could get a crowd if it was marketed. 

Having to go to a catholic school to make a hockey team would for sure shitcan any ideas I'd of had for playing on that team. Just sayin'. 

Why did they shoot it down? 

8 hours ago, Danner27 said:

I’m glad my oldest is done and my second is graduating. They loved the game, played at high levels. As a parent I feel this is the perfect time to be out of this hamster wheel of money sucking sport. 
 

I really wish the state AG would investigate the pens but that’s never going to happen. I’m sure when you look at the upmc side of things, the amount of money is not comprehendible to us common folk.  

Investigate them for what, exactly? Specific examples, please. I'm seriously asking, I don't understand. 

4 hours ago, aaaahockey said:

Yep I guess that gives you a license to be classless to 9 year olds. Good call.

You could say that parents putting their kids on AAA teams that aren't reaallly AAA teams and the coaches/adults leading the charge are the most classless of all. 

Shouldn't be game over. That's even more embarrassing. Just don't put it on the board. 

Or, something like if you go up 10 and you're the coach, don't be an asshole. Pretty simple. 

4 hours ago, Mysonisagoalie said:

Some interesting reading on the PIHL website. Did not realize things had gotten this bad.

The PIHL has compiled a "December 2019 Disciplinary Report" for distribution.  That report can be found on the PIHL website under PIHL > Initiatives > Sportsmanship.

Wow. That report reads like every game is played at Wells-Fargo Arena. 

What did he do? 

Tyler Kennedy offers that, and there are a few others. 

What kind of abuse is being allowed to go on? Seems to be a serious issue here.