SoCal, I will second your congrats and add that there are probably a player or 2 at Wave, Gulls, Ducks, Empire, Kings 1 (more than 2 at Kings 1), etc (outside of just the current ID players) that could make that team if given the chance. It will be interesting to see what kind of group they can build for next season. Having AAA players sprinkled at different clubs leaves a door open for those kids now that would not have had a chance to break through the political barriers at Ducks or Kings AAA. It is good for hockey in SoCal and pretty wild they were granted a team when so many have tried and failed in the past.
As for the Saints 05 getting AAA, not sure if this is just a rumor. I believe they had to apply and there was a vote last weekend to decide. Sounds like it is a nightmare process if you are not a NHL club.
Maybe some of the talented GSE and Blackhawks players will tryout for the Sharks program next year? Seems if they combine kids they could field a much better 06 AAA team. Not sure why that program has stalled.