Which AAA team is best for us?

JDogsDad · Post by **JDogsDad** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:34 am

What did you decide?[/quote]

Sorry, still up in the air... Could be a week, I'll keep you posted.

Jdogsdad

the_juiceman · Post by **the_juiceman** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:26 pm

JDogsDad wrote:
Docs_88 wrote:I concur with InThePipes although from your post it sounds like cost would not be an issue. Coaching and location(@ $4.00/gallon) are huge pluses. Also, take a look at the cost per hour of ice. Look at Legacy cost vs. Miracle cost and the number of hours and Miracle comes out on top. My son is kind of in the same boat, on the bubble between open and invite. What sucks about the whole Sept. tryout is that if/when you make a team you may as well kiss anything else ie. traveling baseball goodbye. The kids and parents have to decide in September weather or not they are going to play baseball in April. A friends son made an Invite team but may turn down the invite because he wants to play traveling baseball. I guess my point is that other sports may factor into the decision as well.
Docs_88,

You're REALLY taking this to seriously..it's just hockey...and he's NINE!
I really appreciate your response. I knew there would be others in the same boat. This is a REALLY tough call to make in SEP with plenty of time to stew over it in MAR. In our case, not all "invite" teams are created equal and the local team might be a paper tiger. I've talked with both the invite and open coaches of a Tier 1 team and am convinced they are going to have an AMAZING year next year with tons of talent. The kid will most likely be on this open team and I have no doubts development will be top notch. Decision should be made by tonight. Pretty sure lots of 'rents are going through the same frenzy right now, more to follow...

HockeyDad41 · Post by **HockeyDad41** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:49 am

Are you considering the MN Junior Moose? Sounds like they are the next big thing in the northern suburbs.

flpucknut · Post by **flpucknut** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 10:54 am

Next Big Thing? I don't know about that, but thanks for the plug!! If cost isn't an issue, go to all the tryouts you can. You will know what feels right and where he stacks up against the other players on the ice. Plus its good to see and experience all those different personalities and techniques. I think 99% of all the programs out there are doing the best they can. Some have different goals, philosophies but at the heart of it all, the people running the programs love hockey, enjoy the kids and want them to succeed. Of course everyone's definition of success could be different. That's where test driving some different programs will help you out. To me the most important thing especially with 10 year olds is to keep them engaged, challenged and constantly improving all while having the time of their life. That's what I would want if I were 10 again... Good luck with your search.

JDogsDad · Post by **JDogsDad** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 11:42 am

flpucknut wrote:Next Big Thing? I don't know about that, but thanks for the plug!! If cost isn't an issue, go to all the tryouts you can. You will know what feels right and where he stacks up against the other players on the ice. Plus its good to see and experience all those different personalities and techniques. I think 99% of all the programs out there are doing the best they can. Some have different goals, philosophies but at the heart of it all, the people running the programs love hockey, enjoy the kids and want them to succeed. Of course everyone's definition of success could be different. That's where test driving some different programs will help you out. To me the most important thing especially with 10 year olds is to keep them engaged, challenged and constantly improving all while having the time of their life. That's what I would want if I were 10 again... Good luck with your search.

Great post flpucknut, I couldn't agree more!!!

Jdogsdad

Docs_88 · Post by **Docs_88** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 1:02 pm

Juice-

You may be right. There are a lot of people on this board that could afford to dial it back a bit. That being said, in most cases it comes from good intentions and wanting to provide the kids every opportunity to have fun and to succeed. Weather success means making the A team, B team, or the High School team someday. My son is will be 10 soon and loves to play the game so all I can do is support him and provide the opportunity to play.

HockeyDad41 · Post by **HockeyDad41** » Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:57 pm

Did the JDog light it up at tryouts this weekend? Has a decision been made?

HockeyDad41 · Post by **HockeyDad41** » Mon Sep 24, 2012 11:33 am

I think there was a JDog sighting at the Hometown Hockey tryouts this weekend. Can anyone confirm?

barry_mcconnell · Post by **barry_mcconnell** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 5:48 pm

MN Junior Moose?