I am really not trying to start anything I am just wondering if the people complaining about youth hockey in the Pittsburgh area have any idea what it’s like in a state like mine. Hockey is non existent here for the most part. The small amount of players and volunteers we have are dedicated though, which is really great to see. I am excited to come to a “big” hockey market like Pittsburgh and I hope my son will thrive there, but just judging from this website alone it really seems like there is a giant brick wall between the people that think the only organization worth anything is the Penguins Elite and the people that think all the others are worth talking about. From an outsiders point of view, I see having more options as a good thing. It also really pains me to see the D1 programs at RMU fall by the wayside. That is definitely not good for hockey in Pittsburgh, neither is the Pens losing in the first round. But I guess I’ll shut up now though because I really have zero idea what I am talking about! LOL