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by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:53 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Proper fit for ALL winter kids
Replies: 100
Views: 33863

what do you mean they don't have a problem? everyone is agreeing this is a good idea so power "B" teams with "A" players aren't blowing away regular B teams and the A players get to play A hockey ... but it's ok for Edina & Wayzata B teams to load up with A players and wax ot...
by USA! USA! USA!
Fri Oct 01, 2010 3:10 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Lakeville Hockey Is Playing by the Rules and MORE
Replies: 19
Views: 10152

Dagnabit! And I just ordered in a trailer full of pitchforks and torchesb. Guess ill try and get the mob together in Burnsville instead. Surely somebody out there appreciates a good parody.

:cry:
by USA! USA! USA!
Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:58 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: What a difference a year makes
Replies: 34
Views: 10263

Q, O: I like ahybrid of MH and T1 where you have a bantam minor age but based on the minnesota school year and keeping the high school system in mind. I believe that's a win-win for all involved. Sure its a little extra work come tourney time but minnesotans aren't the kind to shun work So you can b...
by USA! USA! USA!
Fri Oct 01, 2010 1:09 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: What a difference a year makes
Replies: 34
Views: 10263

You're right Q. The boy did play some Orange this year. he showed up at the Torspo tryouts for the 2010 season and BM scooped him up for the Orange ... (put that one in the recruting vs development thread) ... When he hit the ice in Chicago he was clearly the top skater on the Orange squad (IMO, bef...
by USA! USA! USA!
Fri Oct 01, 2010 1:04 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: What a difference a year makes
Replies: 34
Views: 10263

You're right Q. The boy did play some Orange this year. he showed up at the Torspo tryouts for the 2010 season and BM scooped him up for the Orange ... (put that one in the recruting vs development thread) ... When he hit the ice in Chicago he was clearly the top skater on the Orange squad (IMO, bef...
by USA! USA! USA!
Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:03 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: What a difference a year makes
Replies: 34
Views: 10263

These 2 kids are a good contrast. Maybe interesting subjects in your study. One is at the very top of this list and one is at the very bottom. http://pointstreak.com/players/players-division-leaders.html?divisionid=29955&seasonid=4482 The one at the top of the list is playing in the Elite High S...
by USA! USA! USA!
Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:35 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: What a difference a year makes
Replies: 34
Views: 10263

I'll give you a hint ... neither played for Blades, Machine or Raiders (Blades/Machine hybrid) at Caribou ...

(Although, there is one '97 Blade and one '97 Machine player on Shattuck's Bantam Tier II roster ... one of which is also listed amongst the top scorers on that list )
by USA! USA! USA!
Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: What a difference a year makes
Replies: 34
Views: 10263

Elite D, but still ... kids got 1 point through first 3 games so far ...
by USA! USA! USA!
Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: What a difference a year makes
Replies: 34
Views: 10263

What a difference a year makes

Quasar ... I think I remember you saying you were building a database of 97 kids. Check this out ; 13 months ago these 97 born kids were the top scorers at the Caribous Classic; http://pointstreak.com/players/players-division-leaders.html?divisionid=29955&seasonid=4482 Now, just 13 months later,...
by USA! USA! USA!
Fri Oct 01, 2010 9:20 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Minnesota teams in AAA Tournaments
Replies: 6
Views: 3396

They will have a blast. It's a terrific tournament. I'd like to see more Minnesota teams spread their wings ...
by USA! USA! USA!
Fri Oct 01, 2010 8:58 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Lakeville Hockey Is Playing by the Rules and MORE
Replies: 19
Views: 10152

Re: Lakeville Hockey Is Playing by the Rules and MORE

Very clear, very detailed, with no smoke, mirrors, or tricks. Many topics were covered: gambling, development, later start time, costs, dryand at the total hockey, tryouts, coaches, fundraising, volunteering, etc. Lots of good info. All in the open, nothing to hide, eager to answer questions if nec...
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:21 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Minnesota teams in AAA Tournaments
Replies: 6
Views: 3396

Listed under St. Louis Park and they are paid in full

http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key= ... l=en&gid=5
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:25 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Minnesota teams in AAA Tournaments
Replies: 6
Views: 3396

Minnesota teams in AAA Tournaments

I notice the Minneapolis Park Bantam A team entered in the NikeBauer Tier 1 AAA Tournament in Chicago in November at the 96 AAA level. Good on ya - the kids will enoy it. Its a hoot. Curious ... How did you get in the 96 division with 95's (potentially) on your roster? Also, have any other associati...
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 2:49 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Lakeville Hockey Board Questions
Replies: 97
Views: 43269

ASK a board member instead of skewering them on this site. sounds reasonable ... let's see what else he has to say ... Todd Perry should look inward about why he is no longer the gambling manager. The last two presidents were egocentric - hell, one of stated that his kid was the best squirt/pee wee...
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 2:32 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Lakeville Hockey Board Questions
Replies: 97
Views: 43269

#1hockeyphan wrote:USA! USA! USA! - nice poetry -I dare you to identify yourself tonight.
I'll be the guy asking questions ... let's hope for your sake ... you've got the right answers .... :^o

signed ...

guy who asks questions
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 1:49 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: How much is the fire including travel
Replies: 205
Views: 61282

YouSA, No Poetry? well, ok ... just this once for you. Here's a twist on a Rudyard Kipling classic, "THE CHOICE" The Minnesota Hockey Family speaks: To the Judge of Right and Wrong With Whom fulfillment lies Our purpose and our power belong, Our faith and sacrifice. Let Freedom's land rej...
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: How much is the fire including travel
Replies: 205
Views: 61282

Be careful with that a litmus test however because that would put hockey as less important than bowling, WWE, extreme fighting, professional bass fishing,..... :-s you mean it isn't? I wasn't trying to peg you. Just pointing out that the status quo has always resisted change ... and the old codgers...
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 12:17 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Is AAA Hockey really just check Book Hockey
Replies: 41
Views: 12260

muckandgrind wrote: C'mon guys!!!! We live in the 21st century now!!! NO ONE should be writing paper checks anymore, we use check cards now and pay online!!
damn progress! i traded two pregnant goats for breakfast with Bernie :oops:
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:43 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: changing the rule not to allow checking untill kids are 15
Replies: 29
Views: 8540

I like the one year window for safety however, I know many teams/orginizations will not be able to form teams as they just don't have enough kids in a single year to accomplish this. Yes, but those organizations would be the EXCEPTION and not the RULE. There are options to deal with low numbers at ...
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:37 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Is AAA Hockey really just check Book Hockey
Replies: 41
Views: 12260

I also would not be surprised if that number is 0%. For those bad at math, that would be about 3 kids - somebody let me know how I did. ... I think we went to seperate schools together :-k Sorry, I should have made that phrase parenthetical: I don't know if Edina has already picked their peewee tea...
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Is AAA Hockey really just check Book Hockey
Replies: 41
Views: 12260

InigoMontoya wrote: I also would not be surprised if that number is 0%. For those bad at math, that would be about 3 kids - somebody let me know how I did.
... I think we went to seperate schools together :-k
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: How much is the fire including travel
Replies: 205
Views: 61282

I think I just saw Badger driving the wrong way on 694 ... is that a Model T Bob? :shock:
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:12 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: How much is the fire including travel
Replies: 205
Views: 61282

Disgruntled parents are as much a part of hockey as ice and pucks. Every association, heck every team almost has a Mr Bo. You see them in the upper reaches or the atrium of the arena. Whispering to the other parents trying to build support for their cause. Embrace the disgruntled. They let you know...
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 10:47 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: How much is the fire including travel
Replies: 205
Views: 61282

BadgerBob82 wrote:The more you talk the sillier you sound. I will say again, I have a mental picture of you.
... um Bob ... you are starting to worry me ... is Bo wearing something sexy in this mental picture?
by USA! USA! USA!
Thu Sep 30, 2010 10:42 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Lakeville Hockey Board Questions
Replies: 97
Views: 43269

InigoMontoya wrote:This is much more entertaining than should-the-cutoff-date-be-June-1st.
If Ruki had a June kid that date would have been changed ... at least in Lakeville :roll: