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Guest wrote: ↑Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:38 am I just wanted to say I am very proud of this U16 AA group. Congratulations to all of you who were determined and stuck through this level, even though sometimes it can feel hard and you want to quit.

You guys proved to be a resilient group who beat the odds and got the job done by getting one of your own drafted. This is a huge breakthrough for all future age groups entering AA.

Since my son didn’t get drafted, we will be focusing on other extra curriculars outside of hockey now that U16 is over and hockey is purely a hobby going forward. It was good knowing that scouts were in the building for U16 and my son at least had the chance at being noticed for the OHL.

Just remember parents … if your son wasn’t born with all star genetics and talent there’s always other routes to still have a career in hockey. We’re considering Brock Sport Management program for my son as he wants to be a GM like Dubas, or Zac Bell who was bound to go pro but got a knee injury and now makes a living doing stick handling videos. There’s ways to utilize different skills as not everyone is born to be a world class athlete.

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Apr 13, 2025 9:10 am

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:38 am I just wanted to say I am very proud of this U16 AA group. Congratulations to all of you who were determined and stuck through this level, even though sometimes it can feel hard and you want to quit.

You guys proved to be a resilient group who beat the odds and got the job done by getting one of your own drafted. This is a huge breakthrough for all future age groups entering AA.

Since my son didn’t get drafted, we will be focusing on other extra curriculars outside of hockey now that U16 is over and hockey is purely a hobby going forward. It was good knowing that scouts were in the building for U16 and my son at least had the chance at being noticed for the OHL.

Just remember parents … if your son wasn’t born with all star genetics and talent there’s always other routes to still have a career in hockey. We’re considering Brock Sport Management program for my son as he wants to be a GM like Dubas, or Zac Bell who was bound to go pro but got a knee injury and now makes a living doing stick handling videos. There’s ways to utilize different skills as not everyone is born to be a world class athlete.

But sometimes your kid just needs the opportunity to light it up and prove himself to these aaa coaches. How do we get that chance? Is it all who you know and who you pay off?

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:38 am I just wanted to say I am very proud of this U16 AA group. Congratulations to all of you who were determined and stuck through this level, even though sometimes it can feel hard and you want to quit.

You guys proved to be a resilient group who beat the odds and got the job done by getting one of your own drafted. This is a huge breakthrough for all future age groups entering AA.

Since my son didn’t get drafted, we will be focusing on other extra curriculars outside of hockey now that U16 is over and hockey is purely a hobby going forward. It was good knowing that scouts were in the building for U16 and my son at least had the chance at being noticed for the OHL.

Just remember parents … if your son wasn’t born with all star genetics and talent there’s always other routes to still have a career in hockey. We’re considering Brock Sport Management program for my son as he wants to be a GM like Dubas, or Zac Bell who was bound to go pro but got a knee injury and now makes a living doing stick handling videos. There’s ways to utilize different skills as not everyone is born to be a world class athlete.

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:27 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:38 am I just wanted to say I am very proud of this U16 AA group. Congratulations to all of you who were determined and stuck through this level, even though sometimes it can feel hard and you want to quit.

You guys proved to be a resilient group who beat the odds and got the job done by getting one of your own drafted. This is a huge breakthrough for all future age groups entering AA.

Since my son didn’t get drafted, we will be focusing on other extra curriculars outside of hockey now that U16 is over and hockey is purely a hobby going forward. It was good knowing that scouts were in the building for U16 and my son at least had the chance at being noticed for the OHL.

Just remember parents … if your son wasn’t born with all star genetics and talent there’s always other routes to still have a career in hockey. We’re considering Brock Sport Management program for my son as he wants to be a GM like Dubas, or Zac Bell who was bound to go pro but got a knee injury and now makes a living doing stick handling videos. There’s ways to utilize different skills as not everyone is born to be a world class athlete.

I am a father of a 2009 aa kid and I went to Brock University for Sports Management. I loved the school, I loved the program and I love my time but I do not recommend it. My son also loves sports but I am pushing him to schools where he can learn skills that are the future. For example, go for engineering and create AI apps or AI robotics that are applicable to sports. Go to law school and become a sports agent. Become a doctor who specializes in sports injuries. Become an accountant and be CFO of a franchise. Though the program at Brock is amazing it will not prepare you for the future if you want to work in sports. It is so competitive and you need to differentiate yourself. Just my two cents and trying to help. its ok to go to brock but just have a plan. Not everyone becomes GM. Dubas had help from his grandfather and he differentiated himself because of analytics.

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:27 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:38 am I just wanted to say I am very proud of this U16 AA group. Congratulations to all of you who were determined and stuck through this level, even though sometimes it can feel hard and you want to quit.

You guys proved to be a resilient group who beat the odds and got the job done by getting one of your own drafted. This is a huge breakthrough for all future age groups entering AA.

Since my son didn’t get drafted, we will be focusing on other extra curriculars outside of hockey now that U16 is over and hockey is purely a hobby going forward. It was good knowing that scouts were in the building for U16 and my son at least had the chance at being noticed for the OHL.

Just remember parents … if your son wasn’t born with all star genetics and talent there’s always other routes to still have a career in hockey. We’re considering Brock Sport Management program for my son as he wants to be a GM like Dubas, or Zac Bell who was bound to go pro but got a knee injury and now makes a living doing stick handling videos. There’s ways to utilize different skills as not everyone is born to be a world class athlete.

I am a father of a 2009 aa kid and I went to Brock University for Sports Management. I loved the school, I loved the program and I love my time but I do not recommend it. My son also loves sports but I am pushing him to schools where he can learn skills that are the future. For example, go for engineering and create AI apps or AI robotics that are applicable to sports. Go to law school and become a sports agent. Become a doctor who specializes in sports injuries. Become an accountant and be CFO of a franchise. Though the program at Brock is amazing it will not prepare you for the future if you want to work in sports. It is so competitive and you need to differentiate yourself. Just my two cents and trying to help. its ok to go to brock but just have a plan. Not everyone becomes GM. Dubas had help from his grandfather and he differentiated himself because of analytics.

Guest wrote: ↑Sat Apr 12, 2025 2:16 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sat Apr 12, 2025 2:06 pm Can imagine the jealousy in the vp stands now

From what I heard, everyone is very happy and congratulated him. It was a team effort getting him drafted from the coaching staff to his teammates. Their culture is about the name on the front, not on the back. They only keep players and parents who have the same mindset.

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Apr 13, 2025 11:31 pm The real question is, How much did the daddy of the kid from VP pay the Erie Otters to call his sons name on Friday?
Seems like quite the coincidence that round 14 and 15 were a VP kid and a former VP kid who played on one of the worst AAA teams and is a borderline AAA d-man going to the same team. Something smells STINKY! You want to tell me a kid playing AA is better than a kid playing for DMF or any AAA team that's in the top 5? Common. Embarrassing. Enjoy your 30 seconds of fame and enjoy playing for credit river next season as a 3rd liner.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 14, 2025 6:25 am

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Apr 13, 2025 11:31 pm The real question is, How much did the daddy of the kid from VP pay the Erie Otters to call his sons name on Friday?
Seems like quite the coincidence that round 14 and 15 were a VP kid and a former VP kid who played on one of the worst AAA teams and is a borderline AAA d-man going to the same team. Something smells STINKY! You want to tell me a kid playing AA is better than a kid playing for DMF or any AAA team that's in the top 5? Common. Embarrassing. Enjoy your 30 seconds of fame and enjoy playing for credit river next season as a 3rd liner.

Someone has to know what really happened here, the VP connection is far too obvious