Tryouts and cuts

Guru20 · Post by **Guru20** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:55 am

Was wondering if anyone had any knowledgable info on some of the stronger or bigger programs #'s wise in the state.

I am sure some cuts will be made by Wednesday, and more to follow throughout the week.

For instance Edina or Centennial: With obviously a very strong team this year, what will their JV team look like? All 10th graders for the future? Were a lot of Juniors cut? With so many returning players on Varsity, is the JV pretty much last years Bantam A team? How many players actually tried out?

Thanks, keep updating with developments or info.

rbk28 · Post by **rbk28** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:58 pm

centennial isn't as good as they normally are at the varsity level, but the numbers they get from the youth program are nuts...im sure their jv will be solid.

sachishi4 · Post by **sachishi4** » Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:06 pm

Hill Murray

mostly freshmen and sophomores cuts after tuesday

probably about 3-5 fringe players after today

team set by friday for scrimmages in grand rapids

Stealth · Post by **Stealth** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 1:46 am

Does your programs have the system that NO Senior will play on J/V?

Rephrase that , you make Varsity or you are out?

Guru20 · Post by **Guru20** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 9:03 pm

I would say all programs that I have heard of will not allow Seniors to play on JV. Most schools are even reluctant to keep Juniors on JV, unless they are borderline Varsity and may move up with some injuries, grade issues, etc.

rbk28 · Post by **rbk28** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:33 pm

You should ask ERE about seniors on JV

Stealth · Post by **Stealth** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:13 pm

rbk28 wrote:You should ask ERE about seniors on JV

WHy is that?

pipes3030 · Post by **pipes3030** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 6:25 pm

How is Hill looking after today?

rbk28 · Post by **rbk28** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 10:51 am

Stealth wrote:
rbk28 wrote:You should ask ERE about seniors on JV
WHy is that?

they had some on ER last season

pucker52 · Post by **pucker52** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:18 am

I had a friend ask me what the hockey options were for kids that have been cut from high school programs. Junior Gold was where some of the kids went some number of years ago but that doesn't seem to be much of an option for this kid as he would be on a team of less than serious hockey players. I told them I would see what the people on this board thought were the best options for higher level hockey and skill development.

Suggestions?

suntzu · Post by **suntzu** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:41 am

pucker52 wrote:I had a friend ask me what the hockey options were for kids that have been cut from high school programs. Junior Gold was where some of the kids went some number of years ago but that doesn't seem to be much of an option for this kid as he would be on a team of less than serious hockey players. I told them I would see what the people on this board thought were the best options for higher level hockey and skill development.

Suggestions?

The XL hockey league might be a good option.

http://www.xlhockeyleague.com/

DPA MacManus · Post by **DPA MacManus** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:06 am

First of all...tell them its NOT the end of the world. Many great athletes have gone through this and the ones that learned to channel the frustration into training harder & SMARTER have shown that being cut can actually be a gift in the long run. However, at this point (HS level), they cannot afford to blindly train without good feedback and guidance. If making the HS team is TRULY their goal, they will need to find a program or person, such as, FHIT, Total Hockey, or an unbiased coach/mentor, who will not sugar-coat an analysis of where they are at regarding skills, skating, and hockey sense.

Secondly, tell them NOT to blame anyone, or anything for the cut...and to get to WORK!!!

Charliedog · Post by **Charliedog** » Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:13 am

Pucker52,

Have your friend try and hook up with the Coach for Wessey's Boys. They are all about serious hockey and skill development though I don't know if they are done with tryouts. Most of their kids come from private schools.

You will have to find the contact person through metrohockeyleague.com I think Wessesy's Boys fall under the TC district. There is a waiver issue with the home association, but if there is not a team to meet the kid's needs then they you probably have a good shot.

Tell him good luck and to never give up on his goals!

pucker52 · Post by **pucker52** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:07 am

Thanks for the info, I will pass it along.

rayfinkel · Post by **rayfinkel** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:26 am

The reason Elk River has seniors playing JV is because of how low the numbers have been since the split. there is usually only about 45 kids that try out.

newsguy35 · Post by **newsguy35** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 12:37 pm

rayfinkel wrote:The reason Elk River has seniors playing JV is because of how low the numbers have been since the split. there is usually only about 45 kids that try out.

Must be rough.... There are teams/co-ops with only 30 kids.

Taylor · Post by **Taylor** » Tue Nov 20, 2007 5:52 pm

Charliedog wrote:Pucker52,

Have your friend try and hook up with the Coach for Wessey's Boys. They are all about serious hockey and skill development though I don't know if they are done with tryouts. Most of their kids come from private schools.

You will have to find the contact person through metrohockeyleague.com I think Wessesy's Boys fall under the TC district. There is a waiver issue with the home association, but if there is not a team to meet the kid's needs then they you probably have a good shot.

Tell him good luck and to never give up on his goals!

Wessy's Boys tryouts are still going on. Get down there tonight!!!! 10:00pm to 11. This is the second to last tryout so if you're going to make a move you better hurry. oh, and bring 5 dollars.

G-Nos616 · Post by **G-Nos616** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:13 am

Can anyone inform me if Sam MacDonald from Edina (Senior) made the varsity team?

pioneers · Post by **pioneers** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:25 am

G-Nos616 wrote:Can anyone inform me if Sam MacDonald from Edina (Senior) made the varsity team?

Looks like he did
http://mshsl.org/mshsl/schoolactpage.as ... school=143

rbk28 · Post by **rbk28** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:21 am

holy smokes..freshman on edina? he must be good bcuz that club is deep

sicknasty7722 · Post by **sicknasty7722** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:28 am

rbk28 wrote:holy smokes..freshman on edina? he must be good bcuz that club is deep

Was that the right decision for him is more what I'm wondering? Should he ride most of the bench on varsity getting "trained in", or played 60-70 games of A Bantams to get more playing experience and work on fundamentals and skills? I think I might've chosen the A Bantams, but then again I have no clue about this kid, he could be 1st or 2nd liner.

rbk28 · Post by **rbk28** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:34 am

sicknasty7722 wrote:
rbk28 wrote:holy smokes..freshman on edina? he must be good bcuz that club is deep
Was that the right decision for him is more what I'm wondering? Should he ride most of the bench on varsity getting "trained in", or played 60-70 games of A Bantams to get more playing experience and work on fundamentals and skills? I think I might've chosen the A Bantams, but then again I have no clue about this kid, he could be 1st or 2nd liner.

The roster says he's a D-man so im wondering if he really big or what. Good point about staying in bantams bcuz he really could've polished up his skills and been on varsity next year. I would really like some more info on this kid

highschoolhockeyfann · Thu Nov 22, 2007 1:11 am

rbk28 wrote:
sicknasty7722 wrote:
rbk28 wrote:holy smokes..freshman on edina? he must be good bcuz that club is deep
Was that the right decision for him is more what I'm wondering? Should he ride most of the bench on varsity getting "trained in", or played 60-70 games of A Bantams to get more playing experience and work on fundamentals and skills? I think I might've chosen the A Bantams, but then again I have no clue about this kid, he could be 1st or 2nd liner.
The roster says he's a D-man so im wondering if he really big or what. Good point about staying in bantams bcuz he really could've polished up his skills and been on varsity next year. I would really like some more info on this kid

some info: he has some pretty good size, he will fit in there. He is playing first line with Gleason. Also keep in mind that his brother is on the team. But trust me he made a good decision that was well thought out