Gopher State SR League

urban iceman · Post by **urban iceman** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:14 pm

Anyone have any insight on this league? My son received a invite to play and was wondering if its legit.

Roy01 · Post by **Roy01** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:00 pm

I had participated in this league a few years back. It's not the biggest for scouting, (within league play) but people do show every now and then. I was fortunate enough to play on the leagues "All-Star Team" (no idea if they still do that...) but we played in the NAHL Showcase at the super rink which allowed great scouting opportunities. Also, I am not sure who the coaches are now in the league, but when I played they were very well connected and helped me in contacts.

For overall playing experience, I thought it was worthwhile. Games were competitive and the caliber of players is far from poor. There are some very good skaters on the ice.

I would strongly recommend it. If nothing else it will help keep his legs moving before the season.

urban iceman · Post by **urban iceman** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 3:20 pm

Roy01 wrote:I had participated in this league a few years back. It's not the biggest for scouting, (within league play) but people do show every now and then. I was fortunate enough to play on the leagues "All-Star Team" (no idea if they still do that...) but we played in the NAHL Showcase at the super rink which allowed great scouting opportunities. Also, I am not sure who the coaches are now in the league, but when I played they were very well connected and helped me in contacts.

For overall playing experience, I thought it was worthwhile. Games were competitive and the caliber of players is far from poor. There are some very good skaters on the ice.

I would strongly recommend it. If nothing else it will help keep his legs moving before the season.

Thx Roy!

preferhockey · Post by **preferhockey** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 3:35 pm

Would not recommend. Last season very poor impression.

Marty McSorely · Post by **Marty McSorely** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:06 am

My understanding this is for the kid's who didn't know the right people for the Elite League and are too old for Elite D. Sounds like they are working toward playing the Elite D teams along with a couple of other teams that are around.

Like most other things your kid will get out of it what he puts in.

almostashappy · Post by **almostashappy** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:45 pm

preferhockey wrote:Would not recommend. Last season very poor impression.

Heard that the invites for both Elite League roster spots and Elite League tryouts have already gone out.

For those who were disappointed with how it went last year...are there better pre-season alternatives for the kids who didn't get an invite (as well as for the kids who were invited to try out next month but don't make a team)?

What did it cost to do Gopher League last year? Maybe the AAA Blades Midget Major team is an option?

preferhockey · Post by **preferhockey** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:34 am

Marty McSorely wrote:My understanding this is for the kid's who didn't know the right people for the Elite League and are too old for Elite D. Sounds like they are working toward playing the Elite D teams along with a couple of other teams that are around.

Like most other things your kid will get out of it what he puts in.

Definitely correct about who knows who in Elite League. If coach not involved or player from a top(private) program has odds stacked against them.

394 West · Post by **394 West** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:34 pm

almostashappy wrote:
preferhockey wrote:Would not recommend. Last season very poor impression.

Heard that the invites for both Elite League roster spots and Elite League tryouts have already gone out.

For those who were disappointed with how it went last year...are there better pre-season alternatives for the kids who didn't get an invite (as well as for the kids who were invited to try out next month but don't make a team)?

What did it cost to do Gopher League last year?

Maybe the AAA Blades Midget Major team is an

I believe the AAA major blades team is invite only. They had a great team last fall.

urban iceman · Post by **urban iceman** » Sat Jun 15, 2013 6:47 am

$300 to play in SR fall league this year. 10 Games.

grandmeadowhockeyfan · Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:15 pm

Where is the tourney and dates please.

SWPrez · Post by **SWPrez** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:47 pm

394 West wrote:
almostashappy wrote:
preferhockey wrote:Would not recommend. Last season very poor impression.

Heard that the invites for both Elite League roster spots and Elite League tryouts have already gone out.

For those who were disappointed with how it went last year...are there better pre-season alternatives for the kids who didn't get an invite (as well as for the kids who were invited to try out next month but don't make a team)?

What did it cost to do Gopher League last year?

Maybe the AAA Blades Midget Major team is an

I believe the AAA major blades team is invite only. They had a great team last fall.
If you can get on the Blades team, I maintain that that is a better option than Elite League. Instead of playing against the same group of kids you get to skate against Chicago Fury, Young Americans, Madison Capitals and more.

The Elite League and some of the inside baseball there also is a reason to go with the Blades. Said it last year, but the Blades could expand to 2-3 Midget Major teams of seniors and take the top seniors in the state - playing an internal "elite league" type schedule while also getting to play some of the Midget Major competition they will see next year when they try to move to juniors.

urban iceman · Post by **urban iceman** » Thu Jun 20, 2013 5:10 pm

grandmeadowhockeyfan wrote:Where is the tourney and dates please.

9-6-13 to 10-17-13. Super Rink, mostly weekends.