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Everyone benefits? Everyone, that is, except the dozens of high schools who do not have an ice rink on their premises. The HS that I attended had a room with multiple, fully functioning kitchens in it that was used to teach Home Econ (an elective). I’m certain that there are schools in MN that do n...

In the early 1990s at my high school (one of the 5 largest public high schools in a Midwestern state), we were allowed to choose what we wanted to do for gym in 5 week intervals, giving us 8 "classes" of sports for the school year across four 10-week quarters. One could pick from broombal...

Everyone benefits? Everyone, that is, except the dozens of high schools who do not have an ice rink on their premises. The HS that I attended had a room with multiple, fully functioning kitchens in it that was used to teach Home Econ (an elective). I’m certain that there are schools in MN that do n...

Very interesting thread. One question I have: if it is not a private school and is indeed a charter school, why are there not more people going there? That seems like it would be a giant demand to attend..... The school has grown each year but going charter should push it to the max of the building...

We didn’t see any other teams play a puck possession or passing game like we can do. Will be interesting to see how well that works in AA. Everybody knows who the best mite players are, because they are the ones with the puck on their stick all of the time. When competition levels off (or even beco...

We didn’t see any other teams play a puck possession or passing game like we can do. Will be interesting to see how well that works in AA. Everybody knows who the best mite players are, because they are the ones with the puck on their stick all of the time. When competition levels off (or even beco...

WOM We’re going to have to agree to disagree on the changing of an association and/or school from the inside. I do agree that one should push for change or at least raise concerns when they see opportunities for improvement. However, every situation is unique and when you find yourself in a situatio...

In the spirit of "adapting" and getting creative with solutions to compete with some of these super programs why don't more small programs follow the Rock Ridge model. They don't actually have to combine schools like that, but just for certain sports (keep the youth programs separate too)...

Every school (except yours, I guess) has a gym. Most don't have ice rinks. I don't believe you are well equipped for the future. My guess is that a few established high schools mimic Gentry. Bounced this off a couple people I trust and they concur. People can't have it both ways. Minnesota hockey c...

WOM - good stuff. Lots there, so here we go. You ask if parents would send their kids to Gentry if there was no day ice. I can only answer for myself and incorporate the feedback I’ve heard directly from others. I, and those I’ve talked to on this exact topic, have all said they would continue to se...

Every school (except yours, I guess) has a gym. Most don't have ice rinks. I don't believe you are well equipped for the future. My guess is that a few established high schools mimic Gentry. Bounced this off a couple people I trust and they concur. People can't have it both ways. Minnesota hockey c...

Ice time during the school day is egregious imho rules or not. Whatever I guess that boat has sailed. Come on. Is it egregious for a varsity basketball player to shoot hoops during gym class? What about athletes that lift weights in gym class? Egregious? Complaining about successful disruptors has ...

Every school (except yours, I guess) has a gym. Most don't have ice rinks. That’s where the vision part of what I mentioned comes in. And it seems that you just blow by the fact that many HS kids do supplemental training with a third party during the school year. The total ice theory is a red herri...

Yes, MDE and MSHSL monitor, just like any other school, as I said. The claim earlier was that Gentry didn’t belong in the MSHSL so I was responding to that directly. Sorry I don’t have specific names of individuals, not sure that specific names of MDE and MSHSL officials is all that critical to the ...

Body: 1) The MSHSL has been active to ensure compliance based on ongoing inquiries from the public. Probably as much as any successful school, but a great deal of work and collaboration went into establishing the program. For their work, we are appreciative. 2) I’m not joking when I say those here a...

“Furthermore, a hockey school like Gentry that recruits to get students has no business in MSHSL.” 16 words with 2 wrong assumptions and 1 erroneous conclusion. But I don’t blame you, you’re just parroting what others have said here. But your quote pretty much sums up the sentiment of many. So let’s...

Puck8, Why should I have to find proof of all of the violations? Not my job, I didn’t make up the bylaws, but I know of instances where it’s happening. Do I have recorded phone calls, no, but I know of things that happened and who was doing it, it’s common knowledge where I’m from. By all accounts ...

O-townClown wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 6:54 pm

Hockeyxyz wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:56 pm everyone knows that schools like EP, Edina, South, etc recruit,

You don't understand the difference between recruit and attract. Enjoy not watching.

Spot. On.
Homerun, OTC.

bodyup88 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:37 pm Who is doing that monitoring, Puck8?

According to this board, all of you. There’s a never ending trail of recruiting accusations so I can only assume things are being watched intently.

Hockeyxyz
So, let all of the schools that you have proof of recruiting violations continue in MSHSL, but Gentry, which you apparently have no proof of violations and is one of the, if not the most monitored schools, should be tossed. Got it.

Thanks, Blue. Trust me, I have no expectation that things will change in terms of attitude and perception. Facts are often swatted away like a mosquito on a summer night. We’ve lived this for 5 years and can identify with what you’ve outlined. I would not have even chimed in had it not been for the ...

WOM. I appreciate the level response and you clearly get it. The main point I am making is that public schools and youth hockey associations are often the driving force behind the success of privates/charter due to the shenanigans and failures within their own structure and operations. People want w...

Not sure I’ve ever seen a compilation of misinformation teamed with flat out lies in my life. Think about it - people are researching where kids were born and building opinions and spreading rumors based on a birth certificate, Instagram account or Elite Prospects page. And listing kids names as th...

Not sure I’ve ever seen a compilation of misinformation teamed with flat out lies in my life. Think about it - people are researching where kids were born and building opinions and spreading rumors based on a birth certificate, Instagram account or Elite Prospects page. And listing kids names as tho...

Looks like 3000 fans will be allowed on April 1, 2, and 3. Noticeably higher than the 250. Until the MSHSL releases an update, this is nothing more than words. The Gov giving clearance does not guarantee that the MSHSL will open it up. And we all know better than to bank on them doing the right thi...