Predictions for AA?

[Mcp04]

How can you say AAA in Cali is "not really AAA"


Cali teams nationally rank in the top 20 on a regular basis


No doubt it's early but here are the current AAA rankings of Cali teams:


2005s. #8
2004s. #11
2003s. #9
2002s. #19


What is your measure of success?

[trans4761]

How can you say AAA in Cali is "not really AAA"


Cali teams nationally rank in the top 20 on a regular basis


No doubt it's early but here are the current AAA rankings of Cali teams:


2005s. #8
2004s. #11
2003s. #9
2002s. #19


What is your measure of success?

You guys are dumb !


Rankings don't mean shit !


Winning States/Nationals is the measuring stick.

[Mcp04]

Dumb?


I'm impressed with the breadth of your vocabulary.


The point that was being made was based on competitiveness within their peer group.  Rankings are based on strength of schedule, goal differential and performance.  Seems like an objective unit of measure.  So yes it does mean something.


Winning State is one measure of success but it's like being the biggest fish in small bowl.  A more comprehensive measure is how you compete in a deeper and broader talent pool. 


Maybe the AP should stop with their Top 25 since it doesnt mean sh*t.  Only the national championship matters.

[Quadruple A]

I agree with MPC04... California may actually be more competitive at the AAA level as time goes on.  At the T1EL SJ Showcase a few weeks ago the scouts were coming from the east coast (looking for Prep School potential amongst the 03's, and the WHL / NAHL / USHL were there looking at the older ages).  The Prep School scouts were definitely interested in California because they specifically said to me they made active pitches to their organizations to allow them to make the trip.   


The funny thing is that no Cali team coach really wanted to talk to them because it would me losing a part of their team next year


This year however, the Bears could play up to AAA and the Gulls should be pushed down to AA. We will see if the Gulls situation is remedied next year.  Can't be fun to be the AAA 03 Gulls this year. 

[Shut Your 5-Hole]

LMAO!!!! CA is not real AAA hockey     

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[orangecone]

LMAO!!!! CA is not real AAA hockey     

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Brace yourself, here come all the upset AAA parents.
My comment was from the mouth of a USHL scout that was in San Jose that weekend.

[Shut Your 5-Hole]

LMFAO!!! yeah sure ok, a USHL scout came to CA to scout CA kids and witnessed the 16AAA #2 ranked team in the nation play (Craig Johnson, Alex Kim) team and says this is not AAA hockey? hahaha..... YOU ARE FAKE NEWS!!!! 

"Mariners have a kid that is as good as any player in the top tier as well as a very good goalie.... " stick to flight 2 Mr. Very good goalie LMFAO!!!!

[trans4761]

Dumb?


I'm impressed with the breadth of your vocabulary.


The point that was being made was based on competitiveness within their peer group.  Rankings are based on strength of schedule, goal differential and performance.  Seems like an objective unit of measure.  So yes it does mean something.


Winning State is one measure of success but it's like being the biggest fish in small bowl.  A more comprehensive measure is how you compete in a deeper and broader talent pool. 


Maybe the AP should stop with their Top 25 since it doesnt mean sh*t.  Only the national championship matters.

Let my be more eloquent,
You guys are dumb ASSES.


Rankings in YOUTH hockey don't mean shit.  So in tier 2 California the AA JDs are the best in California ??


Maybe your compensating  ?? My sympathy to Mrs mcp 


Last year, my boys team went out of their 'little " pond and beat out of state teams and won states.  At the end of the season, a few of those teams were still rank higher.


So if rankings make you feel good, so be it.


I'll enjoy looking at the championship plate in the trophy case.

[Mcp04]

Then I guess that settles it.  If thats what the USHL guy said....


Wait a minute, did you say he was there scouting?   Now that makes sense.

It's [/size][size=78%] interesting to hear people try to diminish the quality of  that level.  It usually comes from those who are unable to play at that leel due to skill, means, commitment , etc.  however they bevyhe first bad mouth AA if they did.[/size]


I have yet to see a post from a AAA parent criticizing AA, but there sure is plenty the other way.  I am a AA parent.

[Mcp04]

Not sure what happened with that post


It's interesting to hear people try to diminish the quality of  that level.  It usually comes from those who are unable to play at that level due to skill, means, commitment , etc.  however they are the first to bad mouth AAA.

My comment certainly doesn't apply to all.  There are many who do want the AAA politics.  They're usually not the "angry" ones.  They are the practical ones who enjoy the sport and what it provides. 

For the record,   I am a AA tier 1 parent who's son also won their respective state championship. 

[trans4761]

Not sure what happened with that post


It's interesting to hear people try to diminish the quality of  that level.  It usually comes from those who are unable to play at that level due to skill, means, commitment , etc.  however they are the first to bad mouth AAA.

My comment certainly doesn't apply to all.  There are many who do want the AAA politics.  They're usually not the "angry" ones.  They are the practical ones who enjoy the sport and what it provides. 

For the record,   I am a AA tier 1 parent who's son also won their respective state championship. 

LOL

[Mcp04]

You can check the box that describes you.


My son tried out for a AAA team and didn't make it among many others.  He and most of those kids are playing AA Tier 1 now.the rest are Tier 2.   Last post on this topic.

[orangecone]

LMFAO!!! yeah sure ok, a USHL scout came to CA to scout CA kids and witnessed the 16AAA #2 ranked team in the nation play (Craig Johnson, Alex Kim) team and says this is not AAA hockey? hahaha..... YOU ARE FAKE NEWS!!!! 

"Mariners have a kid that is as good as any player in the top tier as well as a very good goalie.... " stick to flight 2 Mr. Very good goalie LMFAO!!!!

Touched a nerve 😉 sorry about that

[Racetonowhere]

Mr Hockey Rankings Don't Mean Sh*t-where are you getting your info about JDAA being top ranked team in California?
Last I checked Bears AA were ranked #1 in the country, JDAA ranked #52.
FAKE NEWS. Sad!

[trans4761]

Mr Hockey Rankings Don't Mean Sh*t-where are you getting your info about JDAA being top ranked team in California?
Last I checked Bears AA were ranked #1 in the country, JDAA ranked #52.
FAKE NEWS. Sad!

If you read my post again professor, you'd see I said #1 in Calif