Pee Wee A 2016-17

[6607]

The Eagles have a very tough road:  OC2, Gulls, and OC3.  If the Gulls beat them, they may very well have to beat a team that has beaten them twice already just to make the playoffs.  Eagles have had a great season, but they have not beaten any playoff contender to date. And the Gulls have wins against Ducks 2 and Kings 1. I would not pick the Eagles to miss the playoffs, but I see them finishing with 20 points instead of 22.

[Transplant]

Meanwhile, OC3, which some have predicted to be on the outside looking in caught a schedule where they play (or played) every contender and missed three teams that have a combined record of 6-28-2 and a combined goal differential of -115.  I don't know if anyone had a stronger schedule but this one was pretty rough given what an extra 3-4 points would mean in the standings this season.

[SkatingDad]

Meanwhile, OC3, which some have predicted to be on the outside looking in caught a schedule where they play (or played) every contender and missed three teams that have a combined record of 6-28-2 and a combined goal differential of -115.  I don't know if anyone had a stronger schedule but this one was pretty rough given what an extra 3-4 points would mean in the standings this season.

Strength of schedule has has a major role in this season. There are 5-6 teams that should have played BB. Some of the teams in the playoffs are not going to fair well because they appear to be better than they are.  OC3 should be in the playoffs in place of some of the teams that played all of these BB teams and the ones out of a playoff spot.  That said, you have to take care of business and can not blame strength of schedule.

[SkatingDad]

The Eagles have a very tough road:  OC2, Gulls, and OC3.  If the Gulls beat them, they may very well have to beat a team that has beaten them twice already just to make the playoffs.  Eagles have had a great season, but they have not beaten any playoff contender to date. And the Gulls have wins against Ducks 2 and Kings 1. I would not pick the Eagles to miss the playoffs, but I see them finishing with 20 points instead of 22.

Two of the Eagles games are at the rink that should be condemned.  They have only lost one regular season game in their barn. They have a tremendous home ice advantage as they know how to play on that horrible ice.  I do not see them doping two games there.

[Avcadet]

The one game lost was against the only top contending team that they have faced at home. Not sure how much of a real advantage they have there.

[station26]

To add, OC3 has been pushed for most of the year by their strong schedule. It seems to be paying dividends as they are playing a good brand of hockey now. I think OC already beat Eagles in pre-season on that ice..

[Avcadet]

OC3 beat the Eagles 4 to 3 during pre-season.

[Icelife]

Has there been any updates to the injuries that a few teams have endured? Was told last weekend there was another knee injury to a kid who was looking at a solid chance of playing higher level hockey. Any thoughts as to how those injuries will effect the outcome of the season? Wasn't sure if the other child with the knee injury was a huge contributor to his team but hadn't heard an update as to how they are or how their absence effected their teams? Our Jr D friends thought one of them was one of their better players so was thinking that may shake things up too as we near the end of the season...
Any thoughts on tournaments next weekend?

[Avcadet]

OC2 player who went down at game vs Ducks (1) is back on the ice. Fortunately, he did not suffer any serious injuries.

[ABCDE]

Any picks for this week?   Looks to be some good games. Good luck to everyone!

[MO-ICETIME]

ohh shoot! No pics this week!


Just a few things I'll be looking at this weekend:


Kings1 vs OCHC1: Should be a good game and has major playoff implications. OC1 seems to be playing some good hockey.


Eagles vs OC2: This should be a great game. OC2 is a physical team but the Eagles move the puck pretty well. Can the Eagles get a big win away from their home ice??


Wildcats3 vs OC3: OC3 is playing some good hockey right now and the Wildcats are on a 3 game win streak. I think this could be a closer game than expected.

[MO-ICETIME]

any updates so far? Bears over Jr Condors 13-6. Over under on score vs penalties called?


Any other updates?


Also voting is starting for who the last team to post scores will be?

[6607]

OC3 and Wildcats tied 2-2.  OC3 had the winning goal in final minute or two  waved off by ref without explanation.  Refused to even come over and talk to OC coach.   Very even game and refs let the teams play.  WC goalie VERY strong.  WC better than their record.  Just a shame from OC standpoint, though.  Tough road ahead with Runtso Ducks and Eagles.

[mcca]

OC1 9-2 over Jr Kings1

[skates]

OC3 and Wildcats tied 2-2.  OC3 had the winning goal in final minute or two  waved off by ref without explanation.  Refused to even come over and talk to OC coach.   Very even game and refs let the teams play.  WC goalie VERY strong.  WC better than their record.  Just a shame from OC standpoint, though.  Tough road ahead with Runtso Ducks and Eagles.

Wow! Guess I missed a lot. I didn't even get my picks in.     I don't think WC is better than what their record shows.  They have lost all their games against all of the top 4 teams.  I think OC 3 is holding on by a thread.  Will OC3 get the 8th spot.  I think it will come down to the final games for OC3 and Kings 1 to see who gets that final spot.


Should be an interesting few last season games.  Good luck!  I always like to see the underdog move up in the standings. Makes for an interesting season.  The squirt season is quite boring this season I have to say.