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Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:20 pm
by luckyEPDad
mnhcp wrote:pitbull wrote:In EP the girl's coordinator was determined to move 12's up to play 14B. Many parents questioned his motivation to move the girl's to a level that has not fully developed. EP had the numbers to have 3 12u teams of 12-13 skaters. Instead they have 2 12u teams that are not competitve and moved girls up to play 14B.
How could 12U have three teams. Only four girls moved up to 14U. Add them to the current pool of 12U players and it only adds up to 34 skaters. I suppose you could grab some 10u's to get up to the 36-39 you suggest, or are some girls playing boys hockey because of the mess.
Regardless, I don't see how doing this makes EP more competative. None of the girls moved up to 14u would have played 12A (their opinion, not mine). I suppose it is possible 12A could be made stronger by removing three girls from the roster, but I don't see it. Watching them play I see no boat anchors dragging down that team. EP has a talent bubble that moved out of 12U into 14U. I think only two 12A players returned from last year. They are a good team who just happen to be playing against some other good teams.
Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:31 pm
by hornethockeymom
Isn't the real question "Why are 12 and 13 year olds being allowed to play High School Hockey"? HS hockey should be for girls in High School. Most of the larger schools won't allow players to tryout until they are in 9th grade. So why are smaller schools putting these girls at risk of injury and social awkwardness playing with 17 and 18 year olds.
The girls U14 teams statewide are a joke, which is why you are seeing more girls playing in Bantams! We have played against three Bantam teams this year with girls on the roster.
Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 1:32 pm
by State Champ 97
14U seems to be going the way of junior gold. Primarily a metro thing. Numbers are hurting all over outstate. Its sad.
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 3:43 pm
by NPC
Hornethockeymom, saying that U14 teams are a joke is kind of a broad statement (no pun intended). Is it the competion? skill level? coaching? numbers? Please explain.
Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 1:00 pm
by Von Bickle
My u12B rankings 2/2/11:
1. Northern Lakes
2. Chisago Lakes
3. New Prague
4. Elk River
5. North Metro
6. Lakeville Black
7. Waconia
8. Centennial Red
9. Edina White
10. Edina Black
Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:24 pm
by James B Mcbain
My apologies for my insightful contributions, I was wrong. The top 10 was never cracked nor did the team advance.
Good luck to those still playing!
