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Guest wrote: ↑Tue Apr 22, 2025 10:14 am
Top players from ….
YSE to BJC
NS to WW
KG to QRD
COW to PP
That is how open borders works.
The rest of the teams main focus should be on Development as U13 is a development year.
U14 will introduce contact and everything will change.
Bingo. It’s probably the most important development year. The makeup of all of these teams will change for U14. You should be looking for a team with a top tier development plan, not just any AAA team.
Hate to break it to all the crazies....this year doesn't matter...have been through it with 2 older boys and U14 changes everything...the little quick kids with good hands that won't go in a corner get eliminated fast...or the concussions get them next year....the big and/or dumb kids with no hockey IQ can't hack it either when the game speeds up and it's not just end to end stupidity...they have to make plays and can't read the playbook......just find a good non parent coach that will pick athletes and intelligent hockey players.....surround yourself with that and kids with good genetics (all these 5'5" dads walking around on platform shoes .... it'll all work out.
Agreed on all points. I’ve put 2 kids through this sport and it’s amazing to see how many kids drop off after the first year of hitting. Next year coaches should be looking for the gritty kids and the ones who look to make a play.
Yes there will be a ton of changes going into U14 and even more going into U15, after everything shakes out with hitting and growth spurts. It’s a whole new game when some kids shoot up to 6’ overnight. The whole landscape will change in 1-2 years.
You guys have no idea what you are talking about. Did anyone watch the OHL cup for U16? It was all speed,skill and Hockey IQ. Very little hitting and 0 penalties. The game has changed. Not sure for the better or worse but its not tough hockey anymore.
You’re literally agreeing while disagreeing.
Nobody said anything about hitting. I said gritty kids who look to make the play. Looking to make the play = hockey IQ. And yes, size will matter. Yes, there is a lot less hitting at U16 once the dust settles from the first couple of seasons of hitting. By that time, the game is more finesse and play making, while still maintaining grit.
Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 24, 2025 11:19 am
Been pretty quiet in here is everyone set for next year ?
PP is done.. 6 changes. 4 coming from COW. 2 from the AA system. team has a different look... although only tryout skates, a convincing 4-2 win against QRD (with both teams having a few key players out of the lineup) was nice to see. PP could be in the mix this year.
Who did PP lose/ cut?
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Not sure who they lost but I heard many are opting for AA vs another AAA centre since OHF’s are this year.
Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 24, 2025 11:19 am
Been pretty quiet in here is everyone set for next year ?
PP is done.. 6 changes. 4 coming from COW. 2 from the AA system. team has a different look... although only tryout skates, a convincing 4-2 win against QRD (with both teams having a few key players out of the lineup) was nice to see. PP could be in the mix this year.
Who did PP lose/ cut?
Some left for the AA team, as AA is a winning team in P.
Which for some is what matters more, kids sick of losing at this age
Not sure who they lost but I heard many are opting for AA vs another AAA centre since OHF’s are this year.
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Their D left because their D coach is a donkey and no one likes him. Imagine your kid playing on a team and both coaches are coaching their kids on F and D at a U13AAA level. What a mess they have on their hands in WW
Guest wrote: ↑Sat Apr 26, 2025 12:23 pm
WW is not a “super team” after all
Their D left because their D coach is a donkey and no one likes him. Imagine your kid playing on a team and both coaches are coaching their kids on F and D at a U13AAA level. What a mess they have on their hands in WW
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I see WW is only going with 16 kids too. Not sure if they are short a D or F.
.... it'll all work out.