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I think that Pgh Hockey Digest website has ceased to work. They haven't updated anything in ages. Isn't it one guys blog site? Probably hard to do without any paid talent.

Well said. It is sad to realize that the core of those Cup teams will all be retired before the "redevelopment" is completed.

Someone is prepping to brag about their kids squirt a minor team being ranked #1 preseason polls!

Did you even try out to see if you would make a team? or have you already turned down your offer that was never made? I think it's funny to talk about a team you didn't even try out for assuming you would make it?

I bet the Icemen would be interested. https://www.yetisicemen.com

You can add that description to any travel team in the area. Most organizations give players in their system the tie breaker during tryouts. That's nothing different. My daughter has never played at the Preds so I don't know any specifics, but I know the Arctic Foxes always give kids, dad coaches, etc. special treatment. I'm sure everyone would agree others due too. Lebo, Shaha, Renegades, Vipers, Dawgs, Armstrong, etc. Heck, have you read the posts on PPE... Their always about parents, lessons, special treatment. As for the play, I think it's more about specific players and/or coaches that cause issues. The Preds are serious about hockey though. They don't push the same stuff about "let's all have fun" and that can rub parents the wrong way. Once you get to U16, I think that is important. The comment about Ralph, everyone knows it is his rink, his rules, and he does what he wants. He doesn't deal with a lot of "board" politics like other places. Unlike some organizations, you have parents on the board who come up with ridiculous options. I can tell you that when my daughter played foxes they instituted some "skills" days where all the teams had to come at the same time and you had 5-6 teams on the ice running drills with dads like it was mites. It was a mess. Her team asked if they could have more team ice instead and the board said they felt this was better "for everyone" and refused. Again, my daughter never played on any Preds teams, but I don't think they're much different from other organizations in the area.

Why is everyone bashing Icemen? They are what they are and anyone who plays for the organization obviously knows what they are getting themselves into. Unless you live under a rock, you know the caliber of their teams and the ir track record.

Outside PPE U18 and Esmark U18, those other teams you mentioned are all in the same category. I don't think there will be much separation. Preds have had multiple U18AA teams for the last few seasons which isn't a surprise to anyone. I think it is more that they want to play Varsity and not travel. The Vengance U18AAA is full of 04s who were afraid they wouldn't make it on Preds U18AAA so the dad and friends jumped to start their own Vengance team. Icemen always end up starting AAA then dropping to AA so I'm not really sure why people sign up for that.

LMFAO I guess someone is desperate to make lax relevant.

So what...

Easier said than done. Devil's advocate is the difference between the kids on "lower" teams who probably should be playing in a club league like RMU getting the same amount of ice time as players who wish to play at a higher level. I'm not sure that your argument holds up.

I heard the 04s who left for vengeance was a dad coach and his group of kids friends. The usual jersey collectors. I'm not sure how legit it is to have dads coaching midget. at midgets, you kid already should be on a radar. crazy to pay that aaa fee at that point unless your at pens or esmark. ill take the over under on any of the many u18aaa teams are out by October besides ppe and esmark

sounds like the same group of dads who want to start their own aaa team for their kids and his friends. next thing you know you'll see a U17AAA team who plays an "independent" schedule pop up next.

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)