I see that Valencia has just added AA for the Endless Summer Tourney Labor Day. Where is everyone going?
I see that Valencia has just added AA for the Endless Summer Tourney Labor Day. Where is everyone going?
IHE has so far:
OCHC1
OCHC2
Ducks
AZ Sun Devils
AZ Jr Coyotes
Carlsbad Saints
Wave (Ontario)
Gulls
Did the Gulls end up with a AA team? I had heard the turnout for AA was not good hence they dropped out of the Memorial Day Tournament in Riverside. Just curious
Did the Gulls end up with a AA team? I had heard the turnout for AA was not good hence they dropped out of the Memorial Day Tournament in Riverside. Just curious
It says above they are still in the tourney as AA. Where did you hear they dropped?
Did the Gulls end up with a AA team? I had heard the turnout for AA was not good hence they dropped out of the Memorial Day Tournament in Riverside. Just curious
It says above they are still in the tourney as AA. Where did you hear they dropped?
I had heard it from a couple of Gulls parent's that are now on our team familiar with the program.
Did the Gulls end up with a AA team? I had heard the turnout for AA was not good hence they dropped out of the Memorial Day Tournament in Riverside. Just curious
It says above they are still in the tourney as AA. Where did you hear they dropped?
I had heard it from a couple of Gulls parent's that are now on our team familiar with the program.
Oh good info thanks
Did the Gulls end up with a AA team? I had heard the turnout for AA was not good hence they dropped out of the Memorial Day Tournament in Riverside. Just curious
Sweet !Did the Gulls end up with a AA team? I had heard the turnout for AA was not good hence they dropped out of the Memorial Day Tournament in Riverside. Just curious
It says above they are still in the tourney as AA. Where did you hear they dropped?
I had heard it from a couple of Gulls parent's that are now on our team familiar with the program.
Oh good info thanks
Their website does not show a coach assignment for AA, but it does indicate a Mite Elite coach which is great to see ::)
Sweet !Did the Gulls end up with a AA team? I had heard the turnout for AA was not good hence they dropped out of the Memorial Day Tournament in Riverside. Just curious
It says above they are still in the tourney as AA. Where did you hear they dropped?
I had heard it from a couple of Gulls parent's that are now on our team familiar with the program.
Oh good info thanks
Their website does not show a coach assignment for AA, but it does indicate a Mite Elite coach which is great to see ::)
They can register and play in the Tinsel town '10 AAASUPERDUPERELITE. Division in the next tournament.
when does vegas put out the odds on the 19 teams this year?
My bet is on the sharks 02 team. They were supposed to a major year AAA team this season, right? Can't wait for people calling them "sandbagging" ... :)
Do you mean OC1, which is to 02 team, or OC2, which is the 03 team?
1 bears
2 blackhawks
3 ducks1
4 ducks2
5 gse1
6 gse2
7 jr flyers
8 jr gulls
9 jr kings
10 mariners
11 oc1
12 oc2
13 oilers
14 jr sharks1
15 jr sharks2
16 saints
17 wave1
18 wave2
19 wildcats
14 socal and 5 norcal...
1 bears
2 blackhawks
3 ducks1
4 ducks2
5 gse1
6 gse2
7 jr flyers
8 jr gulls
9 jr kings
10 mariners
11 oc1
12 oc2
13 oilers
14 jr sharks1
15 jr sharks2
16 saints
17 wave1
18 wave2
19 wildcats
14 socal and 5 norcal...
Interesting I know that Bears team is strong they are are heavy 02 with some AAA players. Are both Wave teams that weak?
1 bears
2 blackhawks
3 ducks1
4 ducks2
5 gse1
6 gse2
7 jr flyers
8 jr gulls
9 jr kings
10 mariners
11 oc1
12 oc2
13 oilers
14 jr sharks1
15 jr sharks2
16 saints
17 wave1
18 wave2
19 wildcats
14 socal and 5 norcal...
Interesting I know that Bears team is strong they are are heavy 02 with some AAA players. Are both Wave teams that weak?
I believe that is alphabetical order PK.........
OC2 will never succeed with the coach they have!
HAHAHA LOL Daddy Goon has to troll the Bantam board. Oh Wait! We are supposed to be impressed baby goon got a "scholarship" to the free online school. You know the mass email that offered scholarships to basically everyone. Wow, good luck with that. Lets see how many games you and boy wonder get kicked out this year.... But I am sure it will be the opposing coaches fault, not your own!
OC2 will never succeed with the coach they have!
HAHAHA LOL Daddy Goon has to troll the Bantam board. Oh Wait! We are supposed to be impressed baby goon got a "scholarship" to the free online school. You know the mass email that offered scholarships to basically everyone. Wow, good luck with that. Lets see how many games you and boy wonder get kicked out this year.... But I am sure it will be the opposing coaches fault, not your own!
Sorry man but you have me mixed up with another dad on here, I don't have a kid in the system. I do watch my nephew who plays at the Ducks though.
OC2 will never succeed with the coach they have!
HAHAHA LOL Daddy Goon has to troll the Bantam board. Oh Wait! We are supposed to be impressed baby goon got a "scholarship" to the free online school. You know the mass email that offered scholarships to basically everyone. Wow, good luck with that. Lets see how many games you and boy wonder get kicked out this year.... But I am sure it will be the opposing coaches fault, not your own!
Sorry man but you have me mixed up with another dad on here, I don't have a kid in the system. I do watch my nephew who plays at the Ducks though.
DOHHH!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
OC2 will never succeed with the coach they have!
HAHAHA LOL Daddy Goon has to troll the Bantam board. Oh Wait! We are supposed to be impressed baby goon got a "scholarship" to the free online school. You know the mass email that offered scholarships to basically everyone. Wow, good luck with that. Lets see how many games you and boy wonder get kicked out this year.... But I am sure it will be the opposing coaches fault, not your own!
Sorry man but you have me mixed up with another dad on here, I don't have a kid in the system. I do watch my nephew who plays at the Ducks though.
OC2 will never succeed with the coach they have!
HAHAHA LOL Daddy Goon has to troll the Bantam board. Oh Wait! We are supposed to be impressed baby goon got a "scholarship" to the free online school. You know the mass email that offered scholarships to basically everyone. Wow, good luck with that. Lets see how many games you and boy wonder get kicked out this year.... But I am sure it will be the opposing coaches fault, not your own!
Sorry man but you have me mixed up with another dad on here, I don't have a kid in the system. I do watch my nephew who plays at the Ducks though.
So right Buddy! BIG APOLOGIES!!!!!!!! SO Sorry!
Where did AAA players on Bears come from? They are a returning team to Bantam AA.
I think that Wave2 is all 03s , most of whom were peewee AA Ducks last year.Same with OC2... All but 2 or 3 are 03's
Where did AAA players on Bears come from? They are a returning team to Bantam AA.
03 kids from their Pee Wee AAA team last year.
So OC2 is going to be that strong with nearly all 03s?Highly doubt that.. OC 2 is a much improved team over the Wademan team from last season... But will struggle this season as a minor team fielding 90 percent 03's. Thats the way it goes when you go that route.... hopefully it will pay off in the following season if the team stays together.
So OC2 is going to be that strong with nearly all 03s?Highly doubt that.. OC 2 is a much improved team over the Wademan team from last season... But will struggle this season as a minor team fielding 90 percent 03's. Thats the way it goes when you go that route.... hopefully it will pay off in the following season if the team stays together.
What are the thoughts on the IHE tournament? I'm thinking Ducks and OCHC1 are going to be tough for the mostly minor year teams this early in the season.
GSE
Ventura Mariners
CA Wave (Calder)
Nevada Storm
AZ Jr Sun Devils
CA Wave (Hamacher)
OCHC (Wademan)
San Diego Jr Gulls
AZ Jr Coyotes
San Diego Saints
Anaheim Jr Ducks
OCHC (Shand)
14 SCAHA BTN AA teams, how many NorCal teams are there this year?
I hear that the Artesia Wave team fell victim to the PDR rule and will be forced to play down in Bantam A...
I hear that the Artesia Wave team fell victim to the PDR rule and will be forced to play down in Bantam A...
If that is true and they are a BTN AA level team then they are not the only "victims". BTN A getting their butts kicked by a AA team that takes State because they should be playing AA could be an unintended consequence.
Think that team was all 03's. Heard the Ducks 03AAA team has two openings from players that quit after making the team? If that's the case, can't those Wave players choose to switch to that team?
Think that team was all 03's. Heard the Ducks 03AAA team has two openings from players that quit after making the team? If that's the case, can't those Wave players choose to switch to that team?
Good question! Apparently kids changed schools over the summer. Maybe parents moved out of area? Did find out Wave players will be released from AA LOI and have to sign new LOI since changing to lower division! As far as Tier 1 vs Tier 2 being apples & oranges, dropping from Tier 2 to "A" is comparing oranges to plums? Am sure many of the players on Tier 1 teams came from Tier 2!
Good question! Apparently kids changed schools over the summer. Maybe parents moved out of area? Did find out Wave players will be released from AA LOI and have to sign new LOI since changing to lower division! As far as Tier 1 vs Tier 2 being apples & oranges, dropping from Tier 2 to "A" is comparing oranges to plums? Am sure many of the players on Tier 1 teams came from Tier 2!
My point was dropping from Tier II to A doesn't mean the Tier II players have the chops to play Tier I... or maybe even the inclination. A BIT more of a commitment. for sure.
Kids could have also dropped because the game has totally changed with hitting involved now. Isn't that usually the case?
I believe that Wave team was in Escondido this past weekend. Can anyone corroborate that? I watched the game. 0-0 after 1, 5-0 after 2 and finished winning 5-4 over the Jr. Gulls U13AAA.
Is this for real? if true, I think it's shame to force those kids to play BNA. For once, I wish the association could think about players involved, instead of silly PDR numbers someone came up with two months before try-out.I believe that Wave team was in Escondido this past weekend. Can anyone corroborate that? I watched the game. 0-0 after 1, 5-0 after 2 and finished winning 5-4 over the Jr. Gulls U13AAA.
Kids could have also dropped because the game has totally changed with hitting involved now. Isn't that usually the case?
I would say that is the case of an individual dropping out of hockey. Dropping to bantam A does not get you out of body checking. I would even argue that the lower the level, the more you see high elbows, high hands, hits from behind, etc. ... Where the kids have less mastery of hitting and avoiding/absorbing hits.
I believe the rules are in place to prevent coaches from "shopping" their teams to other clubs for more money. For example, coach goes to the president of a different club and offers to bring 15 families with him if the president will pay him more than his current salary. While I understand everyone's point of allowing AA players to play in AA, it sets a bad precedent to not punish a team that follows a coach looking for more money. Just my $0.02...
I believe the rules are in place to prevent coaches from "shopping" their teams to other clubs for more money. For example, coach goes to the president of a different club and offers to bring 15 families with him if the president will pay him more than his current salary. While I understand everyone's point of allowing AA players to play in AA, it sets a bad precedent to not punish a team that follows a coach looking for more money. Just my $0.02...
Let's not forget that this Wave coach was one of the coaches allegedly fired from the Ice Dogs last season for shopping teams. This seems to be a fair application of the PDR rule based on the history of this team's coach. Unfortunately, to punish those who don't follow the rules or act in an ethical manner ultimately ends up punishing others.
To sum it up: PDR is basically a decoy "supposedly" established to force clubs to develop their own players? But is actually a "non-compete" to prevent coaches from taking players they develop to other teams? So although parents pay the cost of this development, we face limitations as to what team we want to spend that money on. Unless we don't care in what division they play? Imagine a youth sport where parents would have freedom of choice...oops, guess that's what inhouse hockey is for! Once at the Tier level, the coach that's been with the players for years was only good at developing players while the coach belonged to the club. If they go elsewhere... their history of development is no longer valid. How ridiculous. Let there be no doubt, youth hockey clubs are more about business then player development... other than for retaining the revenue from us!
Let's not forget that this Wave coach was one of the coaches allegedly fired from the Ice Dogs last season for shopping teams. This seems to be a fair application of the PDR rule based on the history of this team's coach. Unfortunately, to punish those who don't follow the rules or act in an ethical manner ultimately ends up punishing others.
While I have no dog (sorry) in this hunt, you have the order backwards: Dogs coach was "fired," and only then did he look elsewhere. He was not fired because he tried to shop the team around. But PDR still applies.
No dog in the race either, but i was hearing of the shopping around during the end of the season as in the season was still going on. Again, it's just what I heard so the truth has to be somewhere in the middle? LOL!
To sum it up: PDR is basically a decoy "supposedly" established to force clubs to develop their own players? But is actually a "non-compete" to prevent coaches from taking players they develop to other teams? So although parents pay the cost of this development, we face limitations as to what team we want to spend that money on. Unless we don't care in what division they play? Imagine a youth sport where parents would have freedom of choice...oops, guess that's what inhouse hockey is for! Once at the Tier level, the coach that's been with the players for years was only good at developing players while the coach belonged to the club. If they go elsewhere... their history of development is no longer valid. How ridiculous. Let there be no doubt, youth hockey clubs are more about business then player development... other than for retaining the revenue from us!From my understanding, it came down to the jds getting butt hurt that a majority of their PWAA team jumped ship to follow their coach to the Wave. Upset their boyfiend found a better looking chick after leaving his things on the front porch. Because of that the rest of the Bantam A team's are going to get crushed.
To sum it up: PDR is basically a decoy "supposedly" established to force clubs to develop their own players? But is actually a "non-compete" to prevent coaches from taking players they develop to other teams? So although parents pay the cost of this development, we face limitations as to what team we want to spend that money on. Unless we don't care in what division they play? Imagine a youth sport where parents would have freedom of choice...oops, guess that's what inhouse hockey is for! Once at the Tier level, the coach that's been with the players for years was only good at developing players while the coach belonged to the club. If they go elsewhere... their history of development is no longer valid. How ridiculous. Let there be no doubt, youth hockey clubs are more about business then player development... other than for retaining the revenue from us!From my understanding, it came down to the jds getting butt hurt that a majority of their PWAA team jumped ship to follow their coach to the Wave. Upset their boyfiend found a better looking chick after leaving his things on the front porch. Because of that the rest of the Bantam A team's are going to get crushed.
So can someone confirm that we only have two pre season games now? What's going on with that? Were just keep losing games.
Bantam A schedule has 5.... not sure of AA
So can someone confirm that we only have two pre season games now? What's going on with that? Were just keep losing games.
So can someone confirm that we only have two pre season games now? What's going on with that? Were just keep losing games.
Check with your Club Pres on that.
So can someone confirm that we only have two pre season games now? What's going on with that? Were just keep losing games.
Check with your Club Pres on that.
It's all across the board in AA
So can someone confirm that we only have two pre season games now? What's going on with that? Were just keep losing games.
Check with your Club Pres on that.
It's all across the board in AA
Let's not forget that this Wave coach was one of the coaches allegedly fired from the Ice Dogs last season for shopping teams. This seems to be a fair application of the PDR rule based on the history of this team's coach. Unfortunately, to punish those who don't follow the rules or act in an ethical manner ultimately ends up punishing others.I'm not sure we're talking about the same coach. My understanding is that the Artesia Wave BN AA (now BN A) coach was with the JR Ducks last several years. He supposedly got a one-year suspension by the club for Safe Sport misconduct but opted to quit and coach elsewhere, and in the process brought several JR Ducks kids with him. This threw off the PDR percentage but they were perfectly willing to forego a playoff berth in order to play AA, but (again, allegedly) the PDR committee changed the rule this summer disallowing them from participating in AA at all. I have no confirmation for these rumors, hence the use of the term "rumors", just spoke with an involved parent...
If this is indeed true, the best part of the story is the multiple parents following a coach who violated safe sport misconduct.
Let's not forget that this Wave coach was one of the coaches allegedly fired from the Ice Dogs last season for shopping teams. This seems to be a fair application of the PDR rule based on the history of this team's coach. Unfortunately, to punish those who don't follow the rules or act in an ethical manner ultimately ends up punishing others.I'm not sure we're talking about the same coach. My understanding is that the Artesia Wave BN AA (now BN A) coach was with the JR Ducks last several years. He supposedly got a one-year suspension by the club for Safe Sport misconduct but opted to quit and coach elsewhere, and in the process brought several JR Ducks kids with him. This threw off the PDR percentage but they were perfectly willing to forego a playoff berth in order to play AA, but (again, allegedly) the PDR committee changed the rule this summer disallowing them from participating in AA at all. I have no confirmation for these rumors, hence the use of the term "rumors", just spoke with an involved parent...
Judging by their current website, I'm inclined to agree with you. If there is any truth to the Safe Sport violation, I'm surprised another club would want anything to do with that coach, same goes for the parents. Oh well, to each their own.Let's not forget that this Wave coach was one of the coaches allegedly fired from the Ice Dogs last season for shopping teams. This seems to be a fair application of the PDR rule based on the history of this team's coach. Unfortunately, to punish those who don't follow the rules or act in an ethical manner ultimately ends up punishing others.I'm not sure we're talking about the same coach. My understanding is that the Artesia Wave BN AA (now BN A) coach was with the JR Ducks last several years. He supposedly got a one-year suspension by the club for Safe Sport misconduct but opted to quit and coach elsewhere, and in the process brought several JR Ducks kids with him. This threw off the PDR percentage but they were perfectly willing to forego a playoff berth in order to play AA, but (again, allegedly) the PDR committee changed the rule this summer disallowing them from participating in AA at all. I have no confirmation for these rumors, hence the use of the term "rumors", just spoke with an involved parent...
From what I understand the "head" coach was with the Ice Dogs but the coach running the show was with JR Ducks.
From my understanding, there was a SS violation, but nothing "major". Probably something most people on this board have done 😋,Judging by their current website, I'm inclined to agree with you. If there is any truth to the Safe Sport violation, I'm surprised another club would want anything to do with that coach, same goes for the parents. Oh well, to each their own.Let's not forget that this Wave coach was one of the coaches allegedly fired from the Ice Dogs last season for shopping teams. This seems to be a fair application of the PDR rule based on the history of this team's coach. Unfortunately, to punish those who don't follow the rules or act in an ethical manner ultimately ends up punishing others.I'm not sure we're talking about the same coach. My understanding is that the Artesia Wave BN AA (now BN A) coach was with the JR Ducks last several years. He supposedly got a one-year suspension by the club for Safe 0Sport misconduct but opted to quit and coach elsewhere, and in the process brought several JR Ducks kids with him. This threw off the PDR percentage but they were perfectly willing to forego a playoff berth in order to play AA, but (again, allegedly) the PDR committee changed the rule this summer disallowing them from participating in AA at all. I have no confirmation for these rumors, hence the use of the term "rumors", just spoke with an involved parent...
From what I understand the "head" coach was with the Ice Dogs but the coach running the show was with JR Ducks.
From my understanding, there was a SS violation, but nothing "major". Probably something most people on this board have done 😋,Judging by their current website, I'm inclined to agree with you. If there is any truth to the Safe Sport violation, I'm surprised another club would want anything to do with that coach, same goes for the parents. Oh well, to each their own.Let's not forget that this Wave coach was one of the coaches allegedly fired from the Ice Dogs last season for shopping teams. This seems to be a fair application of the PDR rule based on the history of this team's coach. Unfortunately, to punish those who don't follow the rules or act in an ethical manner ultimately ends up punishing others.I'm not sure we're talking about the same coach. My understanding is that the Artesia Wave BN AA (now BN A) coach was with the JR Ducks last several years. He supposedly got a one-year suspension by the club for Safe 0Sport misconduct but opted to quit and coach elsewhere, and in the process brought several JR Ducks kids with him. This threw off the PDR percentage but they were perfectly willing to forego a playoff berth in order to play AA, but (again, allegedly) the PDR committee changed the rule this summer disallowing them from participating in AA at all. I have no confirmation for these rumors, hence the use of the term "rumors", just spoke with an involved parent...
From what I understand the "head" coach was with the Ice Dogs but the coach running the show was with JR Ducks.
Either way, if my lil Gretzkie was playing Bantam A, I would be telling him that he's playing for 2nd place. It's too bad that the spite of a club, would affect the balance of a division. Jmo
Hmmm, I don't know what I'm missing, but when I just checked the iScaha site I am only seeing 2 or 3 preseason games in Bantam AA depending on which team you're looking at. And who decides which teams get 2 games vs. 3 games?
Another bit of information I've heard is that each team is playing 5 preseason games to give SCAHA a true understanding of where teams should play. I think they're are trying to avoid what happened with Riptide last season. (PW AA playing in A) I think after the preseason SCAHA will consider moving that Wave team up to AA based on the scores. I sure hope so...
Amen to that, PK.No shit talking here.
I need to start a discussion,,err....shit talking board here in Colorado. I am missing the smack talk!
Amen to that, PK.No shit talking here.
I need to start a discussion,,err....shit talking board here in Colorado. I am missing the smack talk!
OCHC (Shand) v Wave (Hamacher)
Bantam AA Sharks played in the Bantam AAA division at the Kings Labor Day tournament. They had one competitive game against the 02 AAA Kings. Still, the faster speed of play was probably good preparation for the season. They should be a serious contender in AA, despite losing most of their top players from last year's AAA team.
Sounds like we have a volunteer ;D
Im a manager myself and it literally takes 5 min to input the stats. This is just laziness. When I was one day late with the upload of the score sheet they threatened to fine me. Wonder if these guys have received the same threat.
Still no scores being posted. Hmmm. I would be nice to see the outcomes.
Wave team that should be AA has now won 2 A games by a combined score of 26-0.
Are the relegated Wave players eligible to leave and go play AA for other teams? Would think several might consider that if it is an option. Different than last year's Riptide PWA team that wanted to play AA, but the club didn't have enough teams at the various levels to meet the criteria. That team was allowed to compete for the state championship and won it all. Will be interesting to see if the Wave team is eligible for playoffs. They can certainly play AA tournaments and I'm sure will be looking for games with AA teams throughout the season.
I heard it was PDR
Agreed, they are staying put. But if it is PDR, then shouldn't they be eligible for playoffs?
I heard it was PDR
Agreed, they are staying put. But if it is PDR, then shouldn't they be eligible for playoffs?
In A I assume? Why wouldn't they be?
Agreed, they are staying put. But if it is PDR, then shouldn't they be eligible for playoffs?
In A I assume? Why wouldn't they be?
Maybe this?:
24.02 CAHA RULE - In order to be eligible for SCAHA and CAHA playoffs,Peewee, Bantam and Midget Tier II and ‘A’ level teams must meet the CAHA player development requirements (PDR)
Looks like some big wins by JD1, OC1, Bears, and Wave.
Looks like some big wins by JD1, OC1, Bears, and Wave.
What was the Wave score over Ducks?
Looks like some big wins by JD1, OC1, Bears, and Wave.
What was the Wave score over Ducks?
On CAHA, 10 -1 win for Wave over JD2.
Definitely thought the Wave vs. Ducks(2) was gonna be tighter. The Wave struggled putting the puck in the net during the two preseason games, despite out-shooting both opponents. They seemed to figure things out yesterday, against a Ducks team that may have just under-performed.
Not surprised about the Bears vs. OC(2) score though, I think there's a decent talent gap there.
Definitely thought the Wave vs. Ducks(2) was gonna be tighter. The Wave struggled putting the puck in the net during the two preseason games, despite out-shooting both opponents. They seemed to figure things out yesterday, against a Ducks team that may have just under-performed.
What was the outcome of the Wave vs Kings game prior?Wave beat Wildcats 3-1 two weeks ago, and tied the Kings 2-2 last week. I give credit to the defense and goal tenders on both teams because the Wave really struggled to put it in the net in both games. A LOT of post shots and missed opportunities left on the ice. The Ducks though, they had a solid tender in the net but he must've just had an off day, and his defense didn't do him any favors...
Wave beat Wildcats 3-1 two weeks ago, and tied the Kings 2-2 last week. I give credit to the defense and goal tenders on both teams because the Wave really struggled to put it in the net in both games. A LOT of post shots and missed opportunities left on the ice. The Ducks though, they had a solid tender in the net but he must've just had an off day, and his defense didn't do him any favors...Quote
Plus, the fact that each of those games, a couple of forwards missed games (injury and personal reasons). And there was a suspension from the tournament before (Labor Day), that had to be served. So the offense was very depleted for a while and they played with two lines plus one player. This last game was the first time that they had a full roster, and one could feel the difference.
Definitely thought the Wave vs. Ducks(2) was gonna be tighter. The Wave struggled putting the puck in the net during the two preseason games, despite out-shooting both opponents. They seemed to figure things out yesterday, against a Ducks team that may have just under-performed.
Not surprised about the Bears vs. OC(2) score though, I think there's a decent talent gap there.
Definitely thought the Wave vs. Ducks(2) was gonna be tighter. The Wave struggled putting the puck in the net during the two preseason games, despite out-shooting both opponents. They seemed to figure things out yesterday, against a Ducks team that may have just under-performed.
Not surprised about the Bears vs. OC(2) score though, I think there's a decent talent gap there.
Bears team will be a difficult team to beat for most teams in bantam AA including the top teams. For the OC2 team they loss 4 players already, 3 defenseman and 1 forward, that definitely didn't help. Ether way the bears team was good and impressive to watch, they will be tough to beat.
Bears team will be a difficult team to beat for most teams in bantam AA including the top teams. Ether way the bears team was good and impressive to watch, they will be tough to beat.
AA Jr. Kings beat AA Mariners 4-1. Closer game than that looks but Kings had very good goaltending.
WAVE 3 beat A Mariners 15-0. I think the GF is now 54 and the GA is 1 after four games. Next Sunday Bears A which should be more competitive.
Schedule is out and AA only plays 12 games this year plus a CAHA weekend. What a ripoff :(
Schedule is out and AA only plays 12 games this year plus a CAHA weekend. What a ripoff :(
Crazy.
Schedule is out and AA only plays 12 games this year plus a CAHA weekend. What a ripoff :(
Crazy.
The funny thing they changed the format from last year to reduce travel and we are just going to play more tournaments to make up for the reduced games. Still traveling
Schedule is out and AA only plays 12 games this year plus a CAHA weekend. What a ripoff :(
Schedule is out and AA only plays 12 games this year plus a CAHA weekend. What a ripoff :(
Crazy.
The funny thing they changed the format from last year to reduce travel and we are just going to play more tournaments to make up for the reduced games. Still traveling
Schedule is out and AA only plays 12 games this year plus a CAHA weekend. What a ripoff :(
At least our club due this year is a lot cheaper, right? ;)
Schedule is out and AA only plays 12 games this year plus a CAHA weekend. What a ripoff :(
Schedule is out and AA only plays 12 games this year plus a CAHA weekend. What a ripoff :(
So, squirt A has more games than Bantam AA.....
Schedule is out and AA only plays 12 games this year plus a CAHA weekend. What a ripoff :(
So, squirt A has more games than Bantam AA.....
Freaking pathetic
Schedule is out and AA only plays 12 games this year plus a CAHA weekend. What a ripoff :(
So, squirt A has more games than Bantam AA.....
Freaking pathetic
I have sent off a very respectful letter to all the board members and suggest that everyone that is concerned about the lack of games do the same thing.
CAHA is suggesting if you are unhappy with the current AA schedule you should contact CAHA, SCAHA, and the commissioners and make them aware.
I received a polite response telling me that people has been complaining about Caha weekends for many years and this was their solution. I responded that taking games off the schedule might not be the best way to raise the level of competition in socal.
We need to press SCAHA to schedule exhibition games to make up the difference.
well, first "weekend" is officially in the books. anyone care to provide some updated rankings? looks like our SD friends took a few on the chin and looks like the 02 sharks are the real deal...
With the new schedule and less games than teams, the Bears don't even play OC1 or Ducks 1 in the regular season. Although a few months back both teams beat the Bears Memorial Day. For me the Bears have more to prove this early since they didn't play the IHE tournament with the rest of the top teams. They are good but small
well, first "weekend" is officially in the books. anyone care to provide some updated rankings? looks like our SD friends took a few on the chin and looks like the 02 sharks are the real deal...
well, first "weekend" is officially in the books. anyone care to provide some updated rankings? looks like our SD friends took a few on the chin and looks like the 02 sharks are the real deal...
You do know SJ1 was the Bantam Minor AAA team from last year minus 2 that went to St. Louis Jr Blues and 1 to SJ U16 AAA?
With the new schedule and less games than teams, the Bears don't even play OC1 or Ducks 1 in the regular season. Although a few months back both teams beat the Bears Memorial Day. For me the Bears have more to prove this early since they didn't play the IHE tournament with the rest of the top teams. They are good but small
You do know that the Bears spring team wasn't as loaded as there team now right? Also you are not correct they play The Ducks and OC as part of their 12 games.
With the new schedule and less games than teams, the Bears don't even play OC1 or Ducks 1 in the regular season. Although a few months back both teams beat the Bears Memorial Day. For me the Bears have more to prove this early since they didn't play the IHE tournament with the rest of the top teams. They are good but small
You do know that the Bears spring team wasn't as loaded as there team now right? Also you are not correct they play The Ducks and OC as part of their 12 games.
I don't see on the CAHA schedule where they play these teams but it looks like 10 games are scheduled and maybe the 2 remaining are them. I also get that Spring teams change. Both OC and Ducks teams changed a couple of players as well. All I am saying is they haven't played any of the top teams yet and blowing out low end AA to A teams is not a good measure. The Bears AA last year was not very strong in the AA division and while I get adding the 03's from their AAA program will help I don't see it that much. Look at the AAA Gulls at IHE playing AA Labor Day.
With the new schedule and less games than teams, the Bears don't even play OC1 or Ducks 1 in the regular season. Although a few months back both teams beat the Bears Memorial Day. For me the Bears have more to prove this early since they didn't play the IHE tournament with the rest of the top teams. They are good but small
You do know that the Bears spring team wasn't as loaded as there team now right? Also you are not correct they play The Ducks and OC as part of their 12 games.
I don't see on the CAHA schedule where they play these teams but it looks like 10 games are scheduled and maybe the 2 remaining are them. I also get that Spring teams change. Both OC and Ducks teams changed a couple of players as well. All I am saying is they haven't played any of the top teams yet and blowing out low end AA to A teams is not a good measure. The Bears AA last year was not very strong in the AA division and while I get adding the 03's from their AAA program will help I don't see it that much. Look at the AAA Gulls at IHE playing AA Labor Day.
It's on the SCAHA schedule.
With the new schedule and less games than teams, the Bears don't even play OC1 or Ducks 1 in the regular season. Although a few months back both teams beat the Bears Memorial Day. For me the Bears have more to prove this early since they didn't play the IHE tournament with the rest of the top teams. They are good but small
You do know that the Bears spring team wasn't as loaded as there team now right? Also you are not correct they play The Ducks and OC as part of their 12 games.
I don't see on the CAHA schedule where they play these teams but it looks like 10 games are scheduled and maybe the 2 remaining are them. I also get that Spring teams change. Both OC and Ducks teams changed a couple of players as well. All I am saying is they haven't played any of the top teams yet and blowing out low end AA to A teams is not a good measure. The Bears AA last year was not very strong in the AA division and while I get adding the 03's from their AAA program will help I don't see it that much. Look at the AAA Gulls at IHE playing AA Labor Day.
It's on the SCAHA schedule.
Got it. Thanks. I don't know why they can't get the 2 to match and it would be nice to see the NorCal games on the CAHA website not just weekends
Last year Bantam AA played 12 games on the SCAHA schedule, this year it's 14 games (12 reg/2 pre) CAHA weekends are similiar to doing a tournament, you still have to pay to play in them. Pick up a couple more tournaments and the cost will end up being the same.
My son's Peewee AA team will be pushing 70 games counting playdowns, and we're taking XMas break off.
Totally, things are so messed up this year. Wave drop a bit in the rankings getting killed 5-0 by Ducks 1While I wouldn't coin the phrase "killed 5-0", I must admit that the Wave did look out of their element against a bigger, stronger, and more seasoned team. (disclaimer: I am a Wave parent) The Ducks played more physical and the Wave paid for it, although the Ducks spent more time in the box. One silver lining was how the Ducks defense got exposed on several occasions that led to 2-on-1 and 1-on-0 situations. If not for the exceptional play of their goalie it may not have ended in a shut out. The Ducks did put tremendous pressure in the offensive zone which lead to those scoring chances but the Wave were unable to capitalize. Maybe against a bigger team the Ducks will play a bit more conservative on D, and maybe the Wave will improve on putting the puck in the net when the opportunity presents itself. The Ducks won a game they should have, but saying the Wave got killed is a bit of an overstatement, IMO. Hopefully they will see each other again as the learning experience benefits the Wave more than the Ducks.
CAHA/SCAHA 18 games, five tournaments 25 games minimum, scrimmage games 20 (already have 10), playdowns 4 games = 67 games.Last year Bantam AA played 12 games on the SCAHA schedule, this year it's 14 games (12 reg/2 pre) CAHA weekends are similiar to doing a tournament, you still have to pay to play in them. Pick up a couple more tournaments and the cost will end up being the same.
My son's Peewee AA team will be pushing 70 games counting playdowns, and we're taking XMas break off.
In Bantam AA, there will be about 20 league games including pre-season (CAHA and SCAHA). Add 5 games in playdown if you go all the way. Where are you guy getting the other 45 games? That's about 10 tournaments.
Totally, things are so messed up this year. Wave drop a bit in the rankings getting killed 5-0 by Ducks 1While I wouldn't coin the phrase "killed 5-0", I must admit that the Wave did look out of their element against a bigger, stronger, and more seasoned team. (disclaimer: I am a Wave parent) The Ducks played more physical and the Wave paid for it, although the Ducks spent more time in the box. One silver lining was how the Ducks defense got exposed on several occasions that led to 2-on-1 and 1-on-0 situations. If not for the exceptional play of their goalie it may not have ended in a shut out. The Ducks did put tremendous pressure in the offensive zone which lead to those scoring chances but the Wave were unable to capitalize. Maybe against a bigger team the Ducks will play a bit more conservative on D, and maybe the Wave will improve on putting the puck in the net when the opportunity presents itself. The Ducks won a game they should have, but saying the Wave got killed is a bit of an overstatement, IMO. Hopefully they will see each other again as the learning experience benefits the Wave more than the Ducks.
well, first "weekend" is officially in the books. anyone care to provide some updated rankings? looks like our SD friends took a few on the chin and looks like the 02 sharks are the real deal...
You do know SJ1 was the Bantam Minor AAA team from last year minus 2 that went to St. Louis Jr Blues and 1 to SJ U16 AAA?
well, first "weekend" is officially in the books. anyone care to provide some updated rankings? looks like our SD friends took a few on the chin and looks like the 02 sharks are the real deal...
You do know SJ1 was the Bantam Minor AAA team from last year minus 2 that went to St. Louis Jr Blues and 1 to SJ U16 AAA?
SJ goalie also left.
well, first "weekend" is officially in the books. anyone care to provide some updated rankings? looks like our SD friends took a few on the chin and looks like the 02 sharks are the real deal...
You do know SJ1 was the Bantam Minor AAA team from last year minus 2 that went to St. Louis Jr Blues and 1 to SJ U16 AAA?
SJ goalie also left.
Yes, correct. On JD 02 AAA. Crazy. It is a shame for JS that the AA1 team couldn't stay Tier 1. Good group of players.
SJ AA National team is good but the lopsided scores at first CAHA weekend have more to do with how BAD the Saints, Oilers, Gulls and Kings are. The GSE team and Santa Clara teams were also blowing them out. Let's see how they do against Ducks, OC and Bears.
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Don't know if all those teams are "bad" as much as SJ1 and GSE2 are almost all 02 birth year teams. Same for JD1. Teams with mostly 03 will tend to struggle against bigger, faster kids that can be close to 2 years older.
SJ AA National team is good but the lopsided scores at first CAHA weekend have more to do with how BAD the Saints, Oilers, Gulls and Kings are. The GSE team and Santa Clara teams were also blowing them out. Let's see how they do against Ducks, OC and Bears.
SJ AA National team is good but the lopsided scores at first CAHA weekend have more to do with how BAD the Saints, Oilers, Gulls and Kings are. The GSE team and Santa Clara teams were also blowing them out. Let's see how they do against Ducks, OC and Bears.
Take a look at the current CAHA standings after only 3 games. The top 5-6 teams are dominating, it's not just the SJ AA national team. But you're right, it'll be interesting to see SJ1 and GSE1 play the Ducks1 and Bears.
I wouldn't call those lower teams BAD. The challenge is that they're not A teams (just like the Artesia Wave move-down) so playing AA is appropriate, but they don't have enough players with size and skill so they will struggle against the bigger and better teams. It's the same issue with the top AA teams - they're good and could probably play AAA, but they're still not refined enough relative to the stronger AAA teams so AA is appropriate for them. Though if the SJ national team continues to have double digit shutouts, then I'll change my mind and say they should have moved up!
SJ AA National team is good but the lopsided scores at first CAHA weekend have more to do with how BAD the Saints, Oilers, Gulls and Kings are. The GSE team and Santa Clara teams were also blowing them out. Let's see how they do against Ducks, OC and Bears.
Take a look at the current CAHA standings after only 3 games. The top 5-6 teams are dominating, it's not just the SJ AA national team. But you're right, it'll be interesting to see SJ1 and GSE1 play the Ducks1 and Bears.
I wouldn't call those lower teams BAD. The challenge is that they're not A teams (just like the Artesia Wave move-down) so playing AA is appropriate, but they don't have enough players with size and skill so they will struggle against the bigger and better teams. It's the same issue with the top AA teams - they're good and could probably play AAA, but they're still not refined enough relative to the stronger AAA teams so AA is appropriate for them. Though if the SJ national team continues to have double digit shutouts, then I'll change my mind and say they should have moved up!
There was a previous discussion on the Midget board about how the 02 AAA JD dominated one of the top Midget AA teams. Based on that, I doubt any of the AA Bantam teams could be competitive in AAA. The SJ National team lost some of their best players, so would be challenging for them also.
Bears AA 12
Kings AA 0
Someone posted for another age group that there was a big power outage in San Diego, many games cancelled. Don't know if it was rink or area, but a huge drag for all concerned.
Bears AA 12
Kings AA 0
Not much, but Bears v Kings was 11 -0.
Bears AA 12
Kings AA 0
Not much, but Bears v Kings was 11 -0.
Thanks for clarifying ;D
a couple 3-0 teams square off in an x-game tomorrow morning - GSE NORTH coming down to play the BEARS.
any predictions?
a couple 3-0 teams square off in an x-game tomorrow morning - GSE NORTH coming down to play the BEARS.
any predictions?
Bears by 5
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does that end the BEARS as contenders talk? losing at home sounds more like pretender...
the gse team at labor day was the SOUTH (GSE1), unless I'm mistaken. they are the worse of the two...
Man, you guys are vicious..... :)
Wow!
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GSE Bantam AA North Update -
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WAVE 3 beat Saints A this afternoon 9-0, both Saints' goalies were excellent as shots were 76-6
I wonder if the Bears game and score is going to make to My Hockey Rankings. Bears are ranked much higher than GSE.
GSE Bantam AA North Update -
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that's probably fair, just looked at their scores again...
so, revised rankings?
i think everyone can agree that these are currently the top 3 teams, with sharks the top and ducks (slightly) ahead of gse, maybe -
sharks 1(2002)
ducks 1 (2002)
gse 2 (north)
the next grouping is a relative crapshoot at this point -
bears
wave
flyers
blackhawks
oc 1 (2002)
can probably group these together -
gse 1 (south)
ducks 2 (2003)
kings
sdia
and then the rest -
sharks 2
oc 2 (2003)
gulls
mariners
saints
wildcats
placement among the groupings can shift a bit, but hard to justify, for now, that anyone should move up or down a group...
so, revised rankings?
i think everyone can agree that these are currently the top 3 teams, with sharks the top and ducks (slightly) ahead of gse, maybe -
sharks 1(2002)
ducks 1 (2002)
gse 2 (north)
the next grouping is a relative crapshoot at this point -
bears
wave
flyers
blackhawks
oc 1 (2002)
can probably group these together -
gse 1 (south)
ducks 2 (2003)
kings
sdia
and then the rest -
sharks 2
oc 2 (2003)
gulls
mariners
saints
wildcats
placement among the groupings can shift a bit, but hard to justify, for now, that anyone should move up or down a group...
I will be surprised if flyers end up in top 8. They have had a very soft schedule so far.so, revised rankings?
i think everyone can agree that these are currently the top 3 teams, with sharks the top and ducks (slightly) ahead of gse, maybe -
sharks 1(2002)
ducks 1 (2002)
gse 2 (north)
the next grouping is a relative crapshoot at this point -
bears
wave
flyers
blackhawks
oc 1 (2002)
can probably group these together -
gse 1 (south)
ducks 2 (2003)
kings
sdia
and then the rest -
sharks 2
oc 2 (2003)
gulls
mariners
saints
wildcats
placement among the groupings can shift a bit, but hard to justify, for now, that anyone should move up or down a group...
I will be surprised if flyers end up in top 8. They have had a very soft schedule so far.
So who has hard a hard schedule out of the second tier teams? If not Flyers who do you have jumping into the top eight?
You have a good point. Sorry I didn't want this to sound like a personal attack on the flyers. Guess what I mean is I agree with the choice of the other top 7 teams, but not convinced on the 8th spot.
Other than the loss to Bears, Flyers won four games against teams combined to win 1, tie 3 out of 23 league games. 2 of the ties were between Saints and Mariners themselves. 4 of the 5 games were home for flyers.I will be surprised if flyers end up in top 8. They have had a very soft schedule so far.
So who has hard a hard schedule out of the second tier teams? If not Flyers who do you have jumping into the top eight?
You have a good point. Sorry I didn't want this to sound like a personal attack on the flyers. Guess what I mean is I agree with the choice of the other top 7 teams, but not convinced on the 8th spot.
Other than the loss to Bears, Flyers won four games against teams combined to win 1, tie 3 out of 23 league games. 2 of the ties were between Saints and Mariners themselves. 4 of the 5 games were home for flyers.I will be surprised if flyers end up in top 8. They have had a very soft schedule so far.
So who has hard a hard schedule out of the second tier teams? If not Flyers who do you have jumping into the top eight?
http://stats.caha.timetoscore.com/oss-scoresheet?game_id=11737&mode=display&auto_refresh=1
don't book those national flights just yet Sharks 1...
http://stats.caha.timetoscore.com/oss-scoresheet?game_id=11737&mode=display&auto_refresh=1
don't book those national flights just yet Sharks 1...
Looks like it was a tough game from 2 solid teams.
...What would be the point for Ducks 1?Think of it as a checking camp, except the mannequins move around and try to steal the puck...
...What would be the point for Ducks 1?Think of it as a checking camp, except the mannequins move around and try to steal the puck...
Ducks 1 is not playing Thanksgiving or Christmas, but will be at Silver Sticks in LV in early Dec.
Ducks 1 is not playing Thanksgiving or Christmas, but will be at Silver Sticks in LV in early Dec.
I see a Ducks 1 vs Steal heads final.
Ducks 1 is not playing Thanksgiving or Christmas, but will be at Silver Sticks in LV in early Dec.
I see a Ducks 1 vs Steal heads final.
Wow! I saw them last year in Pee Wee AA at Silversicks they looked really good. Might be a different team. No slight against the Ducks team by sayin that.
We played them a couple weeks ago in Chicago. They are big and have some good players. Ducks won 7-1
I can verify what Coach Bombay said, Bears were back east. Perhaps they forfeited the scheduled game? I don't know, I'm just saying if it wasn't re-skedded that might be what happened.
Thanks!
It's true we can't play AA Playoffs. I think that was true before we even got demoted.
Just want to do everything possible to embarrass the powers that be. :-)
As for this board, it's not designed to encourage actual participation, bizarre as that sounds. Cheers.
Whoa. Blackhawks beat both OC1 and JD1 this weekend. WTF???
Whoa. Blackhawks beat both OC1 and JD1 this weekend. WTF???
"A" is where 90% of their players belong.
Whoa. Blackhawks beat both OC1 and JD1 this weekend. WTF???
Just looking at Blackhawks scores:
3-0 over JK
2-0 over OC1
1-0 over JD1
A good team, and win is a win, but only 3 goals over those Jr. Kings who Crash claims:"A" is where 90% of their players belong.
0-3 doesn't seem like such a tough loss for an "Bantam A" team against one of the strongest teams in AA.
Kids traveling 6-8 hr v kids fresh from home? Just a thought.
And now that I think of it, didn't Wave A beat the Blackhawks in a scrimmage during the Lakewood CAHA weekend? Never gonna hear the end of this...
As for a Ducks - Steelheads final, that's great for me to post on the dressing room wall. Save your money for the slots, lads.
As for a Ducks - Steelheads final, that's great for me to post on the dressing room wall. Save your money for the slots, lads.
Did you forget to post on wall?
Final was Ducks-Steelheads
Has a minor team ever been in the top 6?
Who are the top minor teams? Who has the best shot for AA in 2018? Looks like 03s are thinner than pervious birth years.
Ont Wave has four 02 skaters.Who are the top minor teams? Who has the best shot for AA in 2018? Looks like 03s are thinner than pervious birth years.
Out of the top 8 teams right now I believe none are all 03 teams. The only one I am not sure about is the Wave team.
GSE 2 mostly 02s. GSE 1 mostly 03s. Someone else mentioned GSE designates 1 and 2 based on location.
GSE 2 mostly 02s. GSE 1 mostly 03s. Someone else mentioned GSE designates 1 and 2 based on location.
GSE 2 mostly 02s. GSE 1 mostly 03s. Someone else mentioned GSE designates 1 and 2 based on location.
From what I understand GSE1 = South Bay Area and GSE2 = North Bay Area.
They played the NorCal teams ;D
Here is my top 6 in order now after seeing all the teams.
Sharks1
Bears
Ducks1
GSE2
Black-Hawks
OC1
IMO 8)
They played the NorCal teams ;D
Can't argue with that.
Sharks1 Game was 3-2 going into the 3rd. Simply beat by better team 5-2. Game took a lot of gas out of OC's tank.
Sharks2 OC convincing win 6-1
GSE1 OC dominated the play and shots but GSE goalie played amazing! 2-2 tie
GSE2 OC did not play well and couldn't finish chances. GSE2 was more consistent and deserved the win!
Bears Beat Ducks2 by the score of 7-0. Ducks 2 and Flyers in a tie for eight first tiebreaker is wins so Flyers get the 8th seed. Bears move up to the 2 seed.
WAVE 3 beat Mariners yesterday, while OCHC 1 beat Bears. WAVE 3 retains first place by 1 point. Assuming both teams win out their last games, WAVE 3 will finish first. In the event of a tie, WAVE 3 beat OCHC and outscored them. The WAVE 3 loss was a forfeit to enable them to go to Minnesota.
Just the facts Ma'am.
Wave 3 were offered a crap deal last to play limited AA games with NO playoffs, OR accept demotion to a full A schedule, which is what they did.
Wave 3 are unbeaten in A, the loss is a forfeit so they could play in Minnesota. The only pretenders are OCHC 1, whom Wave 3 beat, and have outscored 100-63. OCHC have given up 18 goals. Wave 3 have given up 10, and Bears, whom OC beat yesterday.
I am not posting this for your benefit, PKiev, but for the benefit of readers who might be interested in facts.
Why do you have such a hate on for 14 year old boys who have taken enough abuse this season?
Wave 3 were offered a crap deal last to play limited AA games with NO playoffs, OR accept demotion to a full A schedule, which is what they did.Pretenders? Really? WOW. You guys get EXACTLY what you deserve, and you gladly pound on a division you are admittedly better than in an effort to "send a message", and yet you accuse PKev of hating on your team? LMFAO! Nobody I know has had anything bad to say about the boys, but you bring this misery on yourself. If anyone is pretending, it's you posting in the AA thread. NOBODY cares anymore about how CAHA is out to get you! What you should be talking about is how one of your little angels walked out on his team after the first game in Phoenix. Now THAT'S Entertainment!!
Wave 3 are unbeaten in A, the loss is a forfeit so they could play in Minnesota. The only pretenders are OCHC 1, whom Wave 3 beat, and have outscored 100-63. OCHC have given up 18 goals. Wave 3 have given up 10, and Bears, whom OC beat yesterday.
I am not posting this for your benefit, PKiev, but for the benefit of readers who might be interested in facts.
Why do you have such a hate on for 14 year old boys who have taken enough abuse this season?
Wave 3 were offered a crap deal last to play limited AA games with NO playoffs, OR accept demotion to a full A schedule, which is what they did.
Wave 3 are unbeaten in A, the loss is a forfeit so they could play in Minnesota. The only pretenders are OCHC 1, whom Wave 3 beat, and have outscored 100-63. OCHC have given up 18 goals. Wave 3 have given up 10, and Bears, whom OC beat yesterday.
I am not posting this for your benefit, PKiev, but for the benefit of readers who might be interested in facts.
Why do you have such a hate on for 14 year old boys who have taken enough abuse this season?
I don't hate and have given the Wave kids tons of credit for their play in the past. I am just hearing that because of the PDR they will not be allowed in the A playoffs. Since they are an A team not saying they couldn't of played AA skill wise. Why post in the AA thread?
You guys can't have it both ways. Is WAVE 3 an AA team playing down? Or is WAVE 3 an A team? You call it, but neither answer will make you happy.
They've played A games, AA games and AAA games. And beat the CAHA AA Blackhawks in the nastiest youth hockey game I've ever witnessed, in which one of our players had his wrist broken, among other things.
I am not going to comment on any of the internal player issues on the team. And I am not going to comment on SCAHA or CAHA and their politics.
All I can tell you is the boys have played through a ton of adversity and are more than ready for the playoffs. And that I will post wherever I feel like it.
All I can tell you is the boys have played through a ton of adversity and are more than ready for the playoffs...That is, assuming they're allowed to play, right? That Wave PWAA team thought they were in the playdowns......until a week before playdowns.
You guys can't have it both ways. Is WAVE 3 an AA team playing down? Or is WAVE 3 an A team? You call it, but neither answer will make you happy.WAVE3 IS A BANTAM A TEAM
They've played A games, AA games and AAA games. And beat the CAHA AA Blackhawks in the nastiest youth hockey game I've ever witnessed, in which one of our players had his wrist broken, among other things.
I am not going to comment on any of the internal player issues on the team. And I am not going to comment on SCAHA or CAHA and their politics.
All I can tell you is the boys have played through a ton of adversity and are more than ready for the playoffs. And that I will post wherever I feel like it.
I don't know what SCAHA / CAHA / will do. And if I did I could not comment on it.
The deal last fall was a limited, bad schedule in AA and NO playoffs (Vacaville - one game) a 7 hour drive. WAVE 3 rejected it -- as would every one of you.
The alternative was to play AA on a team that followed the rules and met PDR.
My main concern is my own kid, who is finally not injured for the first time since October.
well, first "weekend" is officially in the books. anyone care to provide some updated rankings? looks like our SD friends took a few on the chin and looks like the 02 sharks are the real deal...
Sharks and Bears are my top two.
The next mix looks like
Ducks 1
GSE2
OC1
Blackhawks
Wave
That's my top 7 today.