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Glenn Himes. Moon Hockey. 

I can only speak for myself and the relationship i have with my son. From the time he played ‘in house’ to now when he plays Varsity, we promised each other the same thing: I won’t ever embarrass him by my conduct in the stands and he won’t ever embarrass me by his conduct on the ice.

N=1, but it has worked for us so far. He deserves better than seeing his Dad acting like an ass when he just wants to play.

20 hours ago, HSFBLJ said:

THE PENGUINS RECEIVED A GRANT

"Placing a rink in the Armory would not only allow for new and cost-free athletic opportunities for city youth but follow the wishes of Shadyside neighbors who have long called for public skating in this historic and underused building. I'm happy these long-delayed plans are finally coming together," Mayor William Peduto said.

So does this mean that other local rinks will now be providing a cost-free athletic program?

Those that are not city youth would pay?

I try to look at the long game if I can, not always able but I try.

My kid got into hockey because he learned to skate early and it just seemed normal to progress to playing.  He had the usual little kid dreams of making it in The Chel and skating the cup. He never placed higher than A Major Black but enjoyed every season and made a lot of friends along the way.

Second Bantam year he decided he wanted to take hard courses and make good grades so he now only plays for his school.

A whole lot of kids of his generation are gonna make some really good coaches in a few years when they finish college and have players of their own. Perhaps that is the long term effect of PPE and all of the other orgs around here. More kids that played the game pretty well and can then pass it along to their own kids. Better coaches, better development, maybe that is the win that is gonna come.

My .02 worth

Actual mileage may vary 

1 hour ago, sadday4hockey said:

Cardinal Wuerl. Catholic Diocese. Bishop Zubik. You get the idea.

So the problem lies with the Catholic influence over the school and not through Excel or Pens Elite?

I read the reports regarding misconduct and saw the public responses leading up to the renaming of the school. Personally I believe the misconduct goes deeper than anyone fears, but that is a discussion for somewhere other than a Hockey Board.

Thanks. I’ll do that search. Anything besides “ North Catholic” need to be put in the search bar or will that give me what I need to see?

Thanks again.

I am not understanding the linear correlation between Pens Elite through Excel and then to North Catholic.

I do not want to flame anyone and am not challenging. I merely do not see why this would stop someone’s kid from doing anything at North Catholic.

9 hours ago, Racchi’s Rug said:

You can get them at Med Express, they’re pretty available I’d say. I do recall hearing that they’re a little less accurate than the standard test that takes a couple days for results.

Hasn’t that been part of the discussion from both sides? If the sensitivity or specificity of a test is in question then it is not a far stretch to question the public policies those tests are based upon.

As always, merely my .02 worth.                Actual mileage may vary.

Allegheny.

So Covid enforcement: is there like a special number to call or is it more like the Bat Signal?

Asking for a friend.

Really can’t say anything bad about Jim Black, Cody Black, and Bugsy Malone at Baierl when it comes to young hockey player development. All very accomplished in their own right and seem to genuinely love working with the kids on the ice.

11 hours ago, Quinlan2020a said:

Confess? He will double-down. That's the tone that has been set by his cult leader. Never confess, never apologize & accuse others of what you are guilty of.

Just gotta ask for added clarity. 
 

Cult leader; is that the Democrat Party cult leader or the Republican Party cult leader. 
 

Asking for a friend again.

Just now, BeaverFalls said:

Both

Okay. Gotcha

17 hours ago, Quinlan2020a said:

There is no point in trying to prove what is fact to those that choose live in the alternate reality. Too many people simply get there news from places that gone over the edge of crazy. The political figures that they worship reinforce these beliefs under the disguise that they are their liberators. They are simply cult leaders and enablers that believe it is in their self-interest to deceive the weak-minded. History will not be kind to them in the long run. I had a couple hockey parents tell me that this Covid hysteria would be over on November 4th. I probably could never prove to them that Covid is still here even if I took them on a tour through the stretched & overrun hospitals in the mid-west, Thank goodness they are still thoroughly outnumbered by the people that have the ability to understand logic & facts, 

Trying to figure out if you’re referring to the cult leaders in the Republican Party or the cult leaders in the Democrat Party.

Asking for a friend.

18 hours ago, BeaverFalls said:

Really interested to see how this data is spun.

That is correct. This specific virus is part of a much larger family of viruses that are called Coronaviruses because of their appearance under microscopy; appearing to have a Corona or Crown. By those definitions, COVID 19 would be more closely related to the common cold than Influenza.

4 hours ago, hockey57410 said:

I heard rumors the following teams had cases and were shut down

-Peters Varsity

-QV Varsity

-Hempfield Varsity

-Mt. Lebo Varsity

-Montour Varsity

-Baldwin Varsity

-Mt. Lebo Travel (U16)

 

Wow.

Extensive and detailed rumor.

Had a PIHL game last week at Lemieux. Names checked against those submitted. Only two per participant. Masks required. Must stay in stands. Nobody along glass. Temperatures checked on entry.

Both groups were respectful and followed the rules.

Not a betting man but I will take my chances with a 99.87% chance of full recovery and go watch a hockey game. Won’t be scared. Will wear my mask so others aren’t scared.

Just sayin.

13 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.

Nice graph.

49 minutes ago, hockeyisgreat said:

PIHL PRESIDENTS MEETING TO DISCUSS RECENT STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING INDOOR SPORTS

This meeting was last night.  Anybody care to share what was discussed and when it might take effect?

Thanks in advance!

Friday at 1201.

15 minutes ago, hockeyisgreat said:

Definitely not coming after you.  I bet you had to be really frustrated with that.  I know I will be if I have to wait out in the parking lot tomorrow with no live barn. I keep telling myself it's about the kids and then I keep getting mad at Wolf who could have done this 2 or 3 months ago, but wanted to flex his muscles.  Thanks for the input. 

You’re right, it was a bit frustrating. But in the end, my kid is playing hockey. We are all hoping for a different brand or style and it should happen Friday. It’s not about me.

2 hours ago, hockeyisgreat said:

Too many games to reschedule?  Too much money to be lost by not playing Thursday games. What happens if both teams don't show up Thursday?  Why the arbitrary goes into effect on Friday? Oh because the Governor picked that day. Makes sense to me.  Did you get to watch your kid's game on live barn? Did you sit out in the parking lot and wait? I just sure hope everyone remembers this if Mr Wolf ever decides to run for another office. He obviously has no clue and sure doesn't think things through.

Not sure if you’re coming at me or not but okay.

LiveBarn was down.

Stood in parking lot with other parents.

So, like them or not, believe them or not, PIHL has a mandate from MidAM and USAH  to completely follow the regulations in effect where the specific games are played or risk the games being played non sanctioned. 
I wanted to watch my kid’s game earlier this week and hope to watch the game next week, but the Governor has said Friday at 1201. Don’t think that is gonna change. And I don’t think wanting or wishing it to go away will do much good.

Friday at 1201