Duluth Marshall

[Avanti]

Did MN Hockey make a final decision? Will Duluth Marshall be eligible for USA Hockey Nationals at 14U?

[Hard water fan]

Approved to play MN 14U teams with District OK. Also approved for 9 month season, 65+ game schedule, travel for USA Tier teams, USA tournaments, Canadian tournaments. No state playoffs, no Nationals until 16U in 2013/2014. Very good news for girls hockey in MN, IMO...

[greybeard58]

When was this approved and who approved, there was no motion to approve at the Mn Hockey Sept. meeting.

[Hard water fan]

Beard,
I'm not sure exactly as to the process, but it involved the local Duluth association as well as MN Hockey. Discussions have been taking place for numerous months, and I believe the arrangement mirrors others already in place with other teams.

[bemused]

Any insights , comments or results on how this "experiment" worked?

[Hard water fan]

Any insights , comments or results on how this "experiment" worked?

Speaking for myself and my daughter- it was a great year. Played against some of the top East Coast prep schools, shadowed their kids for a day, played against the top 14U Tier I teams, Tier II teams, Canadian Bantam A and AA's, Minnesota 14UB's and 14UA's, AAA teams, went to some of our nations best museums, took collegiate campus tours, forged new relationships with programs, kids and schools from all over the country, learned what sleeping on a bus is like, how to juggle hockey and schoolwork, how to manage money and what dedication means. Daily practices were at 7AM, most kids were on the ice by 6:30 with a smile on their face. Represented Marshall School, Duluth Hockey and Minnesota Hockey with dignity and class. Marshall now has a waiting list including kids from all over North America. They'll lose some kids as time goes on and they'll gain kids. Bottom line- a new opportunity for girls that didn't exist before last year. With strong support from the administration at Marshall, I anticipate the program will be one that will grow and flourish for years to come. Oh, the season isn't over yet either. Two more tournaments to go...