U19 girls league

thshockey · Post by **thshockey** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:53 pm

I just have a question regarding this league. I know it's for the girls that don't want to play high school, get cut, or can't find a high school to play for.
And I know that there are at least six teams in Minnesota.

But I am just wondering, what are your thoughts about this league? Just an overall thought.

dungey · Post by **dungey** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:45 pm

I like that there is options. I think that sometimes kids don't mesh well with the high school coaches for any number of reasons. There are a few options for girls that are a top notch player but you have to be willing to shell out the money for that. I wish I knew some girls that were in the U19 programs like Centennial or Maple Grove, I would love some of their input on this.

thshockey · Post by **thshockey** » Sun Feb 28, 2010 8:37 pm

I agree with that. And also isn't the u19 program open to college freshmen?

I know there's one girl at my school who stopped playing for the high school team and plays u19. I think it's Cottage Grove, but I'm not 100% positive.

wannabe1975 · Post by **wannabe1975** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 1:34 pm

Having watched the girls 19UB State Tournament @ Braemar last weekend, it would appear the League provides opportunities for a varied age and skill level of players. From the less skilled over aged 14U player to former Varsity studs. Granted (&hopefully) many of the higher skilled HS players move on to college hockey, but for those that don't and maybe stay in their community it looked like a pretty competitive league and the players were having fun.
BTW, Osseo Maple Grove Girls defeated Centennial 5-3 for the Championship, Edina lost to WBL in the 3rd Place game and Cottage Grove beat Minnetonka 2-0 for the Consolation trophy. There's the league.