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Of the 49 players named to the USA Hockey National Team Development Evaluation Camp for 05’s, only one is coming from hockey hotbed western PA and played for PPE. https://www.usahockeyntdp.com/news_article/show/1160303?fbclid=IwAR3PXVFKMAc0oYgY7ATLVNF7z3Cfk4V5r_dKeJHStU_4t1tGoANwBkbB6F0

What is wrong with my statement? I simply challenged the format of the tournament and how an 0-3 team could advance while another team couldn't that had a better record and more points while teams in the same division did not play each other in pool play to help determine who in fact should advance. I think it is great the girls program is growing and teams are successful but let's keep things in perspective.

Hmmm, the U16 team advanced after going 0-3 in pool play while Bay State went 1-1-0-1 with four points in a different division and did not advance. Sounds reasonable to me.

For once I agree with you.

Let's not forget PPE teams that do not win Midams usually get an at-large bid to attend Nationals.

LOL......ain't that the truth.

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Also of note about Minnesota, the best kids do not play amateur hockey ( AAA, AA, etc ) - they play for their high school. So it is completely different than how it is here, where for some top level kids play HS hockey they play as a supplement to their amateur hockey, whereas in MN it is all about HS hockey. Hell, they televise their HS games on local TV channels.

It is because of how pool play was structured - they did not play any teams in their division which makes zero sense. So all three teams in their division were 0-3 against other teams outside of their division and Steel City advanced only because of goal differential. I am sure the coaches and players of the Bay State Breakers, which went 1-1-0-1 with four points but did not advance were really happy to see an 0-3 team with zero points move on. https://nationals.usahockey.com/2021girlstierii16u2a

The Pens grow the sport locally through the Little Pens Learn to Play program, then through their Lil’ 66’ers teams. PPE teams used to consist mostly of local talent, then they began recruiting out of state for the older kids teams, now it’s a matter of time until they start importing 8-9 year olds and pump the parents up with AAA talk so they can uproot their families from Chicago, FL or other areas and move here to fulfill little Johnny’s NHL dreams.

For the record, after two days at Nationals PAHL teams are a combined 1-5. U18 Preds are 0-2, U16 NP is 1-1 and U14 NP 0-2.

Come again Q? Stop the steal? ? Marjorie and Q-Bert say hi.

Those are spring teams.

Just my opinion based on past experiences at this level.........If you kid wants to try out for a AAA team, let him but don't treat tryouts as "ice time" leading up to other tryouts as you can spend your $150 in better ways and get a better return for your money. For kids that have played PAHL since U10, kids want to know how they stack up against higher level kids because PAHL is all they have known - just understand with so many AAA teams the talent level is diluted. Also note many AAA teams (depending on age level ) have tryouts at the same time, so you can't send your kid to 3-4 different tryouts and pick and choose which one your kid wants to play for because tryout dates are not staggered. For the AAA price tag there are benefits - more ice time, full ice practices, off-ice training and film review, etc. I would say you get better coaching but that is questionable so do some research on the coaching staff before committing. Don't just look at their coaching bio as the deal maker or breaker - they are like resumes' filled with companies a guy got *hit canned from but "exceeded company goals by 150%."

I could not agree more. My oldest son played lacrosse and soccer in the spring and summer until he was a sophomore in HS, which became a break from the ice just to get a break. This also included strength and conditioning a few times a week. Undoubtedly it made him a better hockey player in the long run, and I always remember the spring hockey coaches giving him shit and pressuring him to play on their money-grab spring teams. How many kids get burned out because the parents think in order to play at a high level they have to play hockey all year long?

On the topic of AAA, word is SIX AAA teams for the 06 BY will exist this upcoming season - PPE, Preds, Vengeance, Esmark, Icemen and SHAHA. This is completely absurd, yet parents will line up around the block to get their little Johnny on a AAA team. Talk about diluting the talent base, then again if they want to spend the money have at it.

News flash......many people here think you are an idiot and your posts are moronic. I am not the only one - get over it, kid.

“Stop the steal.” Probably homer refs, right? I mean, they probably only ref at about ten or so rinks in western PA, but I’m sure there’s something going on for sure. Q? ??

Anyone know how the Vengeance selects their coaches? Do they rotate and coach different age groups every couple of years in the same way PPE does?

There’s always an abundance of players to fill a team when an extra A is at stake so the parents can tell their friends their son plays AAA hockey. Trust me - if they field an 05 team there will be a line of kids at tryouts.

For 06's, the Barons are 2-0-2 against PPE, they've played twice as many games yet they are ranked lower. And if PPE doesn't win Mid-ams they are still likely to get an at-large bid. What does that say?

It is my understanding for Bantam U-14, AA Major is all 06 teams ( with a handful of 07's on some teams ) and AA Minor is 07's. Allegheny's 06 team is pretty good and one of the top teams in AA Major.

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Even when you offer a lame attempt to be funny you crash and burn - I know you can’t help yourself. Your fascination with certain people on this thread is kinda creepy. Sorry bro, I’m happily married - can’t speak for PA Hockey guy. Isn’t there a Q meeting to attend so you can chant “stop the steal?” Poor little snowflake.

Why do you continue to have a hard-on for this guy? Your takes are old, bro - same shit, different day. You don't like his posts yet you continue to comment and disparage the guy. Some people here may find his info useful. You don't so just let it go. Don't you have something better to do this week, such as you and your ilk worshiping a golden calf?