Pittsburgh Penguins Elite is Western Pennsylvania’s premier AAA amateur hockey organization. I really don't think the talent pool has grown. You have so many AA teams, that most of them have a couple actual AA players and are filled out with A Major players. Tier I 14U Pittsburgh Vengeance. Find related and similar companies as well as employees by title and much. He got in trouble 2-3 years ago for influencing his players not to get concision tested. The PAHL is a member driven organization. ThanksHockey is supposed to be a fun thing, maybe there are other things they enjoy, too. ” Posters here have laid out where Esmark currently lies at each level. 2022 College Hockey Mid-America Playoffs February 18-20, 2022 Gilmour Academy Ice Arena Hosted by John Carroll University GAME SCHEDULE Quarterfinal Game #1: Friday, February 18th #3 Robert Morris vs. Not sure there's a solution to this one though, not when bragging rights of an extra A and money are involved. Lets keep in mind that the majority of the Pens Black Team has had the "World Class" Development in Cranberry for 4 years (1 yr Little 66ers and 3 years Pens Black + most do Excel). Every year I help families track tryouts, and this year it's a mess. Ø Carmel Gold . Coach Richards played 4 years at Ohio State Untiversity and Play 12 years professional. Scotty Bowman and Badger Bob couldn't "coach up" a team like that! From the talk on this board most 09s in the area ran back and forth to 2 or 3 different tryouts. . We need to be developing hockey sense as much as skills. 2023-24 PAHL Divisions PAHL Team Rosters Clearinghouse PAHL Discipline Information MEMBERSHIP MEETING. S. thanks for presenting it to us folks that would rather sit by the fireplace than haul our butts to Erie! One of the worst rinks in western pa from a spectator perspective. I’m sure you are a nice person, im sure 90% of what you said is true but it doesn’t change anything about the politics creeping into the local acha hockey. . Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey. He will always serve as the defensive assistant for games when it works out. 254 likes. Wisconsin Youth Hockey Forum; Chicago Youth Hockey Forum; Arizona Hockey; Canada Varsity (Womens Hockey) MO Youth Hockey (Missouri) Metro Hockey Forum. The local teams are getting kids from tier 3 juniors. Is this something new for AHF? Interesting rationale. Practices are Mondays 7:30-8:30 and Thursday 8:30-9:30 . Western PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHL663. Knowing what some of the other teams have to offer coaching wise, I just don't see SV stacking up at the varsity level. Pittsburgh, PA wpahockey. . Not really a matter of if they take over youth hockey in SWPA, but a matter of when, and whether it will be a good change or bad thing for hockey in the region. I’m usually very optimistic but I don’t expect this to go well. I’ve heard a handful of former players will be coming back. You have so many AA teams, that most of them have a couple actual AA players and are filled out with A Major players. instead of hockey in the summer as well. If you've got 15,000 to spend on your kid's gap year to let him just play hockey, and understand that it isn't going to land them in the pros, or you don't care too much about their high school education, have at it. Media. Western PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHL. Previously scouts in attendance have been from NHL, OHL, NCAA, NCDC, BCHL, N. Existing user?. Esmark Stars is a nationally recognized program participating in the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL). If I were one of the families whose player got named to that team I would be running for the hills. Based on what little has trickled out this is actually being built as the NHL practice facility so they no longer have to share with a youth organization and the general population of insane 5 year old and up parents. Cool connection with the Whiskey Rebellion. At that squirt age AAA hockey is not needed and causes burn out. m. Many players and parents upset over this as kids. Along with recent accomplishments at boys and girls USA Hockey national tournaments (Tier 1, 2 and high school), Western PA has some hockey players and teams to be reckoned with on the national level! Wow, Typical message board negativity coming from the same people! You all must feel slighted somehow in you or your children's hockey careers. ) Fox Chapel 3. Based on games played so far they appear to be the class of this level in western PA. Allows teams to play an unbalanced schedule to minimize travel or even a partial season to supplement another league. Off topic - but relevant - Skate blade death. We are also excited to welcome our coaches Si Bishop( Foxes 18u AA) and Conrad Waite ( Duquesne ACHA D1) back along with the addition of coach Lee Grafton. ) NA 2. if you have an opinion keep it to yourself. Posted October 3. The #1 Western PA Hockey Forum. The reality is that the vast majority of youth hockey players are not going to play D1 or high levels of junior hockey, never mind professional hockey beyond that. Likes. . We could all play inhouse for $800-$1000 at our home rink and not have to travel all over western Pa, Ohio, Erie and WV. It gets overlooked by those living in western PA but gets a heavy draw from kids in the tri-state area along with Philly. He didn't fold. I didn’t take the advice from some parents that had been through it, looking back I would have waited until pee wee major to put my kids in AAA. esmark midget is a distant second. Great job on the rebrand as well. Sounds like all the AAA programs more than PAHL to. Whether it was Jim Cox's overtime winner for Baldwin or Downingtown East's five-overtime classic, the championship continues to keep fans and. 2023-24 PAHL Divisions PAHL Team Rosters Clearinghouse PAHL Discipline Information MEMBERSHIP MEETING. Pretty sure 2008 and 2009 are AAA for both. Viewing Forums Index. I do give those guys credit for fixing that rink up, western pa does not need anymore closing rinks. Mars would out play teams and get beat bad and the players would give up. Just like the trap and playing the body and not the puck. The big acha programs are getting the middle level & bottom kids from tier 2 juniors across the states & Canada. Just wanted to bring this up, Hotshots double DEK rink in Mt. Western PASSIVE Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all teen hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHLWelcome! GIRLS hockey is our only priority! Steel City Selects is an all-female ice hockey organization based in Pittsburgh, PA. if you reply on a forum your mad. The mission is to promote sportsmanship and. @Spear and Magic Helmet I agree that PAHL splits it up too much, however (looking at 14U this year) the top A major team is an 84. . It's just dumb for grown people to get worked up over this stuff. Popular Days. They hide their fees and profits in the costs associated with being independent to make money, while selling the idea of somehow their team is better than everything in the area so we need to travel (add more profit) to other. Posted September 18 (edited) I know it's very early, but it appears those that were writing off Esmark as a player in AAA need to take a look at the U18 level. It gets overlooked by those living in western PA but gets a heavy draw from kids in the tri-state area along with Philly. By RMUHockeyAcademy, August 24. Off topic - but. Current State of Youth Hockey - Extensive. If you’ve been around hockey, as I assume you have, this. Western Pa Hockey Scholastic Showcase 2021 Tournament Schedule - Rink 1 = HARM USA 11/17/2021 10:37 Alpha Ice - Harmarville Rink 2 = HARM EUROPE Rink 3 = HARM CANADA REVISED 11/15/21 ANY REVISIONS OR CHANGES ARE IN RED GAME # DATE TIME RINK BRACKET HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM PRELIMINARY ROUND SUNDAY 1 2. Attend a youth baseball game in DC, a gymnastics tournament in NC , a football game in Anywhere, TX. . Like others have said, some programs are being left, others are being overwhelmed, AAA kids are going AA. Most of the ole' boys have retired and a large portion of local officials weren't skating the last time WPHOA scheduled games 8 years ago. 96 - 19th USA Tier 2 05's - Steel City - 91. RMUHockeyAcademy. Just looked at the stats and the “horrible” kid you describe started half of the games and was 7-3. there are many AAA level players in western PA playing AA hockey for those same reasons. . 2022 - 2023 Pa Hockey Top 5 Rankings - High School Coming Fridays But I think a part of the problem is the vast majority of the teams are forced into some flavor of A level hockey. Pennsylvania High School Hockey Championship Previews . They didn't necessarily disagree with their placement as it was what the results dictated but they want to be AA so now they. Its one thing to block out a practice or inter-squad scrimmage, but locking down the ice for inter-org preseason scrimmages is a bit excessive. I give them credit because they’re making kids dreams come true in a way by getting to play college hockey. WESTERN PA GROW FH COMMITTEE. Both teams have potent offenses. . The only true and consistently legitimate AAA is PPE across all of the birth years. It happens in all 50 states,$58,160 in all sports. 4 from NA has to be in this list. Some good and some bad in the past 20 years. The app works on any mobile device (phones and tablets). Also, you will see the same officials skating the past 8 seasons and the same person scheduling PIHL games the past 14 seasons no matter what the organization is named. Parents are pulling kids because they don't like the make up of the team (before even giving them. neither program has the. . Two teams in Western PA becoming top ACHA programs are IUP (ranked 19th and 8-0 in the CHMA) and Pitt. Along with recent accomplishments at boys and girls USA Hockey national tournaments (Tier 1, 2 and high school), Western PA has some hockey players and teams to be reckoned with on the national level!Wow, Typical message board negativity coming from the same people! You all must feel slighted somehow in you or your children's hockey careers. By hockeytourneyteam, October 8, 2020. It is a story of his hard work and determination but an educated hockey person would realize that the foundation was set in youth hockey - 14U and younger, cultivated at a High level Prep school and finalized at Brown University and the AHL. AAA 1 - Peters Twp 2 - Pine Richland 3 - Seneca Valley 4 - North Allegheny 5 - Cathedral Prep AA 1- Thomas Jefferson 2 - South Fayette 3 - Franklin Regional 4 - Bishop McCort 5- Latrobe A 1- Meadville 2- Mars 3-North Catholic 4- Greensburg Salem 5- Shaler pa hockey pennsylvania elite 8 2022-2023 "aaa aa & a" division final - week 12 division class rank team w l t pts epiha aaa 1 holy ghost prep 8 2 0 16 epiha aaa 2 lasalle 4 3 1 9 pihl aaa 3 seneca valley 10 1 1 21 epiha aaa 4 malvern prep 5 2 0 10 pihl aaa 5 peters township 8 3 0 16 pihl aaa. 4 game guarantee. 427. . Last year for example, both the preds 16 and 18 AAA were each weaker than 3-4 PAHL AA teams. PIHL uses competitive formula. This guy (who was a blond haired younger russian guy) was tremendous and took the girls through all sorts of skating - and balance recovery techniques. Maybe, but Yuri & Dave have many connections in real junior hockey, they do get their players in front of the right people. Hard to know for sure who is on the bench. I ran into an old Hockey dad friend of mine today, and he said the entire Vengeance Illuminati has suddenly left that organization. MISSION FOR THE LEAGUE: ATC’s Scholastic Leagues will support team and player development for local scholastic programs. National Invitational Scholastic Showcase - Hoosier Cup 2022 Tournament Schedule Rink 1 = Lefty Smith 12/9/2021 7:51 Compton Ice Arena Rink 2 = Olympic Rink Rink 3 = Ice Box 1 REVISED 12/08/21 Rink 4 = Ice Box 2 GAME # DATE TIME RINK BRACKET HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM PRELIMINARY ROUND SATURDAY ANY REVI. ) Norwin 2. hence "Viper's Demise", the original thread. Western Pa Hockey Scholastic Showcase 2021 Tournament Schedule - Rink 1 = HARM USA 11/17/2021 10:37 Alpha Ice - Harmarville Rink 2 = HARM EUROPE Rink 3 = HARM CANADA REVISED 11/15/21 ANY REVISIONS OR CHANGES ARE IN RED GAME # DATE TIME RINK BRACKET HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM PRELIMINARY ROUND. posts. Tweets. It gets overlooked by those living in western PA but gets a heavy draw from kids in the tri-state area along with Philly. As part of the North Hills Amateur Hockey Association, and in conjunction with the program’s Pittsburgh Vipers and Esmark Stars Tier I AAA Hockey program, the Viper Stars will. net Joined August 2018. . 13,000 13,500 14,000 14,500 15,000 15,500 16,000 16,500 17,000 17,500 . I think if PAHL did similar things like All-star games - including even the A Major and A Minor players - three separate divisions (AA, A Major and A Minor), perhaps explore moving teams up/down divisions around middle of season if don't get some placements right (yes I know logistics around game schedules), hire a video crew. December 30, 2022 High school hockey season By Wondering aloud, September 19, 2021 2 replies 5. (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Midam. . You've got posters inviting other posters out to the proverbial parking lot. Keystone Games Ice Hockey Championship July 30 -August 1, 2021 at Revolution Ice Center 12 Old Boston Rd, Pittston, PA 18640 DIVISIONS: The classification of a player shall be determined by their age on December 31, 2020 12U- (CO-ED) age 12 & Under 14U- Males age 14 & Under 16U- Males age. That's not the case this year. Total Threads: 1 Total Posts: 1. Posted February 12, 2022. Game Managers need to check the rosters better moving forward. Youth Hockey ; Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey ; That was Pennsylvania State Champion 2019 LaSalle's Sam Lipkin with the winning National Championship Assist who played HS Hockey in PA Facebook; TwitterThis is a FUN Compilation of PA Hockey 8 Statewide Top 25 Player Rankings - 2021 -22 - Eastern and Western Pa. We could use another sheet or two In western pa, the problem is, it’s not very profitable. Coach Grafton is the Head Coach for the 16u. Based on games played so far they appear to be the class of this level in western PA. Bracket Date Day Score Home Team Score Away Team Flyers Cup AAA Quarter-Finals AAA-Q1 Malvern Prep Friars BYE AAA-Q2 LaSalle Explorers BYE AAA-Q3 10-Mar Thurs PNY St Joseph's Prep Hawks Cardinal O'Hara Lions AAA-Q4 10-Mar Thurs Hatfield Holy Ghost Prep Firebirds Father Judge Crusaders Flyers Cup. Posted February 12, 2022. 15U, 16U, and 18U have 17 minute periods with a 100 minute ice slot. Hearing rumblings that North Catholic is bagging its "grass roots" program where they developed kids from their middle school team and are moving toward utilizing the Excel players. Warriors. Pennsylvania State Hockey Championship Celebrations 2022-23 Western Pennsylvania State Championship Celebrations. The kids currently on campus will begin training together this year . But there are other families/players who do look out for their own interests. I've seen a good number of tier 1 and 2 18U games this year. Rink Rats are now the South Pittsburgh Hockey Club Rebellion. It just follows a path unlike other traditional sports. View Western PA Hockey Forum (location , revenue, industry and description. 5 th Annual Hoosier Cup Scholastic Showcase. I like the idea of signing in before the game in front of the game manager. Started by Guest Board General Youth Hockey Info. I think Esmark was quicker to just offer kids spots and make promises in order to secure a core and beat Vengeance to the punch. Generally, if your kid is good enough, his/her play speaks for itself. People don't like to admit this, but there is more hockey talent in the south hills than north of the city. Anything regarding hockey tourneys. Please feel free to call me on my cell at (412) 953-8865, or email me at jrseifarth@comcast. That's not the case this year. John Folmer [email protected] for high end U14 players! We practice 3 times a week (MTR) and do 3-5 tournaments. If you do a deep dive into the CCM results, I think you would find a lot of what should be deemed as successful weekends. Especially after Pennsylvania Ice Hockey Officiating (PIHO) Officiating Director Zachary Roberts can’t even respect his own officials. It will be interesting to see how the PIHL handles this one. Esmark gets their kid here, montour gets a goalie. I sure would like to hear about what makes you "Overqualified" Sure glad you are now part of Western Pa Hockey forum. The Vengeance began their youth movement with the 08 group. The reality is PPE does what they so let's support the kids that have to drive or can't afford PPE/Excell not put them & any other organization that tried to make a birth year or a couple to help these players out. They had lots of active teams playing there with players from Westmorela. They hide their fees and profits in the costs associated with being independent to make money, while selling the idea of somehow their team is better than everything in the area so we need to travel (add more profit) to other. Perfect for coaches, parents, and team managers. These are the “Five Families” that created that organization back when the 08s and 09s were mites. PA HOCKEY - 2022 PENNSYLVANIA CUP PREVIEW 2023 PENNSYLVANIA CUP AAA CHAMPIONSHIPS PETERS TOWNSHIP INDIANS PENNSYLVANIA STATE CHAMPIONS - 2002, 2003 and 2005 AA and 2014 - 2017 - 2022 AAA (6) PENGUINS CUP CHAMPIONS - 2002,2003,2004,2005 AA 2014, 2017, 2022-2023 AAA (8) Pennsylvania Interscholastic. . On 6/10/2022 at 7:40 PM, nemesis8679 said: Hockey is way more convoluted than any other major sport. 18. It's part of the Keystone State Games, which is a non-profit that puts on the event. . When sticks went from $20-$40 a piece in the 90's to $300-$400 nowadays. The Second Annual RMU Celebrity Hockey faceoff is Sunday January 15 at 430pm at the UPMC Lemieux Ice Complex. That’s why many western pa kids are leaving the area and paying out of state tuition (stupid move imo - just don’t play) the players & parents see the same politics they watched go. BB just like PPE is not going away & they are large organizations with their own Culture & your complaints will change nothing about it. 4 is the total package. pdfAs we get ready for the 2023-24 season, I want to remind everyone that the 27th Pa Hockey Scholastic Showcase will be held on December 29-31 2023 at the Alpha Ice Complex in Pittsburgh, Pa. It really isn't. What do they do for local hockey? And the answer is still nothing. top forward and top d pair to the faux aaa team in the same buildinglooking for 2010 or 2011 goalie for the tournament in Pittsburgh, October 9-11. Little League Baseball has adopted the USA Hockey model of stations where players are completing different tasks at different stations, then rotating every 5-10 minutes. pdf The Varsity Tournament currently has 12 Schools (2 from Illinois, 3 from Ohio and 7 from Western Pennsylvania pre-registered) and will take 16 schools. Didn't even get a write up in the paper. If PAHL put something like in place the AAA team concept goes down the drain and the rest of the kids are playing AA hockey. It’s not grounds for an argument. Pihl also needs to follow their own rules as far as of playoff starting dates. By RMUHockeyAcademy, August 24. When hockey became to expensive for the average person to play and it became a rich kids game only. Lots of Pahl & Pihl parent involvement, Elbow rubbing like the good old youth days. One more note - just my experience, but former pro hockey players are not always good hockey teachers. A Major then ends up having some A Major players, and filling out with A Minor players. 24 - 9th in USA Tier 2 08's - Steel City - 86. and with stats like this According to the National Center for Education Statistics, one-third of all U. . Western PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHLMany are of the opinion he is the best youth hockey coach in the area. Football player at WVU just tested covid positive, add this with the Two 18u hockey players in buffalo, sports are going to get hit in my opinion. IMG_1174. posts. Keystone State Games Central Region KSG ICE HOCKEY WEBSITE & REGISTRATION LINK – KSG ICE HOCKEY | Mysite (keystonegames. Needs to be a better check. ) Montour 4. Western PA Hockey Forum’s Tweets. I was reading various websites promoting that they will connect their pSCIR is looking for the following: 16U A Major and A Minor - We have openings on both of our 16U Mixed Year teams including one goalie position 12U and 10U Mixed Year All Levels - We have room on our rosters for additional skaters and goalies at our younger mixed year teams. Sunday 12/31. 0 replies. Posted December 12, 2022 (edited) On 12/12/2022 at 6:32 AM, hockeyisgreat said: Just looking at the way to early to care PAHL standings this morning. . If this new league actually gets off the ground, I would expect a similar demise. 3A- 2A- 3A- 1. 0 Following. What I do not like about this tournament is many schools have been on a waiting list to enter the tournament for years, while some of the same teams get blown out year after year after year but continue to. . Not to many surprises on the rankings. the usphl is a joke, it’s a money making machine. The key to having a good stride is getting lessons at the start of your hockey path if you can. The comparisons with work and youth sports are two completely different things. Lots of Pahl & Pihl parent involvement, Elbow rubbing like the good old youth days. Not sure there's a solution to this one though, not when bragging rights of an extra A and money are involved. If I recall correctly the first club team’s in western pa were M3. Tier II 14U North Pittsburgh. A lot of preseason scrimmages are locked down on livebarn, same behavior as previous years. The goal is to play 3. Has anyone been able to find the schedule for Tier 1 Nationals which includes the teams that received at-large bids? The USA Hockey website, shocking I know, does not have anything. Last year’s game was a lot of fun, with a sold out crowd and many noteworthy celebs, former pros and rmu alums on the ice. Last year at North Pittsburgh he dis not make a travel team. It's like my kid couldn't make it so I'm going to criticize anything and everything about Western Pa Hockey and Hockey in general. ” 41st Annual Showcase of ALL-STARS KEYSTONE STATE GAMES ICE HOCKEY Pennsylvania's Olympic Games Competition July 29 - 31st, 2022 ALL Regions competing for the Sharrer Cup Championship Revolution Ice Center - Wilkes Barre/Scranton 2022 Keystone State Games Poster AD. With 45 Years of History of the Pennsylvania High School Hockey Championships, as discussed there have been many great teams coached by very influential and terrific coaches. From the History and Tradition, to the Regionals, to the Fantastic Opening Ceremony, to the Pin Trading, to the exceptional Finals Pre-Game Ceremony and Post game awards. Western Pennsylvania schools are encouraged to coordinate with Jeff Mauro to celebrate this special occasion – Please plan to have an Alumni and Current Club Reception at the Rink and to recognize our State. The 18 preds lost 8-1 against the top team in PAHL. On 9/10/2020 at 1:10 PM, Danner27 said: The Game has passed him by. o 6-Time Indiana State Champions . It's like my kid couldn't make it so I'm going to criticize anything and everything about Western Pa Hockey and Hockey in general. A Major then ends up having some A Major players, and filling out with A Minor players. 24 of Pitt's 30 games this season will be against teams that were ranked in the top 25 at some point last year or qualified for Nationals including defending champ Lindenwood. Whether it's spending time with friends, a part time job, spending a lot of time looking at colleges, wanting a few nights to play video games, or whatever else they could be doing instead of being at the rink 6 nights a week. 0 (11) Team Colorado. Hockey state championship preview: Peters Township, South Fayette, Kiski Area represent the west | Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThe tournament draws a maximum of 100 of the most talented teams from Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New York, and beyond. Kid physically lives in the school district and physically attends the high school. If all 3 played in PAHL, vengeance would probably be at the top but would play close games. The Varsity Tournament currently is full with 16 Schools (1 from Colorado, 3 from Illinois, 1 from Indiana, 1 from Maryland, 1 from New York 3 from Ohio 1 from Ontario, 1 from Eastern Pa and 4 from Western Pennsylvania pre-registered) . The scores all get posted on my hoc. We'll be gone from youth hockey by then so it doesn't make a difference to me. JerryTime. Games played at Alpha Ice and Pittsburg. He'll likely be playing middle school PIHL next season but is also looking to play for one of the local PAHL teams. I remember playing roller hockey there for several years. 24th Annual Nutcracker Tournament - RMU Island Sports Center, December 26-31, 2023. Existing user? Sign In . The Alignment for Flyers Cup is Private Schools play AAA and AA (700 + PIAA) and A (700 - PIAA) is based on Enrollment. Ø Cathedral Prep Ramblers – Erie, Pennsylvania . I have a 2009 and a 2013. An absolute disgrace to youth hockey. Now in its 24th season, our event takes place the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve at The Island Sports Center which is located less than 10 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. As one of the largest school hockey organizations in the area, we could always use help. Search. I’m guessing the transfer portal will provide some players next year as well. All Activity; Home ; Youth Hockey ; Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey ; How many teams to the Huskies get for the 2023-2024 season Facebook; Twitter Montour “needing a good goalie” had nothing to do with the kid living in the district and going to school there. Some of the local teams in Tier 1 other than PPE have a good shot at advancing to natty's. We will be playing full rosters and spectators We are beginning to fill up, dont get left out. Yes, they have some young players, but they are very good and most of them know how to play the game the right way in what they have learned along the way. Tier 2 hockey is becoming such a cesspool of misleading organization leadership promoting the pathway to higher opportunities. Here we go with off the rails rumors. Threads and Posts. Track all of your important hockey stats for each player, team, game, and season! Export the stats in csv format. To the extent that they will only field a varsity team next year. One struggles mightily to understand how a discussion about the merits of installing an ice rink - 1) in the City of Pittsburgh and 2) at the Hunt Armory specifically -could devolve into an argument aOn 7/24/2022 at 8:09 AM, Pa Hockey said: Good Morning and welcome all to the 2022 Keystone State Games - Central Region Teams Thank you to coach Rena Leone who has once again come back for her 18th year and somehow with the help of Ken Wolfarth, succeeded in fielding a Girls Team. I think this rule change hurts that cause. because at least I can park right next to those buildings, and they're all in pretty safe areas. 9k. (and 1 more) 0 replies. In a lot of other sports, teams are entered rather than having a separate tryout. Anabolic parents are all over. Please contact me if you are interested or know someone looking for a spot on a solid squad. And part of the appeal is the built-in progression, whether real or perceived, of moving from a PAHL "A" team to a PAHL "AA" BY team, to an independent "AAA" team, all within the same organization. If interested or if you know of any players looking for an opportunity please email me [email protected] a parent, during the handshake line, yell "girls shouldn't be playing hockey" to the 2 girls on the opposing team in a game they lost -Parents, on 2 occasions in just 3 games I saw, got kicked out of the stands for going at the refs (verbally)Our orgs Bantam tryouts were just last week. The only problem is that it is often hard to find good coaching at the squirt and peewee level in western PA. Search. It will never be what it could sitting way up 28 north and east of the city. . Replies: 6 Views: 7164 March 26, 2019, 08:36:25 AM by Youth Hockey Info: U18 Tier 1 teams. Whether it was Jim Cox’s overtime winner for Baldwin or Downingtown East’s five-overtime classic, the championship continues to keep fans and. While some may say this is BS and should not happen and kids should be given a fair tryout and only those who tryout get a position, that is not how it works at tier 1 and the higher you go, tryouts are just a formality. I don't have a current 16U kid, but if I was a PAHL board member I'd much rather have a league with some parity - maybe 5-6 teams that are all competitive with each other - than to have one team that dominates the league and is a national contender. But I think Shaler has to be the favorite after beating teams in higher classifications in the St. All Players Eligibility is by choice to play or not for the school they attend. If the associations agree/vote to have all the information available online then it has to be released. Edited February 15, 2022 by WesWestern PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHLHere are the rankings for the top Tier 2 PAHL teams. Montour school district is where his billet family lives. that’s a good one. Western PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHLA private group for coaches, managers, and schedulers of youth hockey teams in Western PA to share ice slots, tournaments, travel dates, and contact information. From the USA Hockey website, a summary of the rule changes (with my emphasis added): Quote PLAYING RULES CHANGE YEAR The USA Hockey Board of Directors approved th. Split season hockey won't work until a lot of other stuff is fixed, unless high school hockey takes the summer for their part of the split season. RMU & DUQ are the biggest offenders locally. Game Managers need to check the rosters better moving forward. Marry Ann Watkins from RMU is next best but it will be impossible to get one on one lessons she is booked until the year 3100!Zam, I agree with part, and disagree with part. ) Peters Township 1. The Pa Hockey Foundation is sponsoring the National Invitational Scholastic Showcase events in Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Indiana. As a parent of one of the 3 Western PA finalists this past weekend, its really the coolest thing my player(s) have done in Hockey. The 19 & 20 year olds playing on the vengeance are probably on the same level as the kids playing 18U AAA at a place like the predators, but the kids at the vengeance are older. What I do not like about this tournament is many schools have been on a waiting list to enter the tournament for years, while some of the same teams get blown out year after year after year but continue to hold their spot. WVU has D1 and D2. The PIHO Monopoly and biggest buddy-buddy officiating system across youth sports finally FALLS! After former PIHO Officiating Director and 'highly decorated' AHL Linesmen assaulted a young official earlier this season by throwing sticks and gloves at him mid-game, his former officiating monopoly has finally collapsed. Not that AA is cheap but it doesn't compare to $10-$20k. My kid played A Hockey for FR and based on his College Career in the ACHA did ok leading the entire ACHA in scoring as a 19 yo sophomore (chest thump). I think Cal is just D3 and IUP has a D1 and D3 program. Wasn't even close I liked HS 10 times better. Link to comment Maybe the facilities aren't perfect and the Hockey wasn't the best but they were out there competing and giving their best effort. Likes. WBS (I know not western PA) won 2010 second division. Posted September 10, 2020. 2 billion market in the US means the youth sports market rivals the size of the $15 billion NFL,” says a December 2019 report from Dublin’s GlobeNewswire. NUMBER NAME POS. My son played in adult dek leagues there and it was one of the nicer Dek only facilities. Oh and yes , my son made mid ams every year he tried out and had the privilege of going to National Camps . Personally the pha program in terms of hockey & hockey development is awful. PPE looks average ( got swept this past weekend ) while Vengeance is a mess and also got swept. A AAA organization placing a kid in a school district to play PIHL hockey…. period!!! 7 minutes ago, Pa Hockey said: I attended several Mars Games over the past few years and the had a decent team that could not compete due to lack of goaltending. Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey. Most of the ole' boys have retired and a large portion of local officials weren't skating the last time WPHOA scheduled games 8 years ago. AHF does some interesting things like all star games, no fair play point, krach ratings, live stats, etc. There are a lot of great kids and players and here's our exclusive list. Co-Ed Travel 10U (2013-2014 Birth years) - April 10 to 14 12U (2. All you haters need to find some other sport to complain about! If I was paying that kind of money and that kind of commitment, yes I would care how good the hockey was. At one point there were at least 4 Shaler players in the stands a few of which threw punches or shoved Latrobe parents. ) Seneca Valley 3. I totally agree PIHL should not be looked down on. January 30 February 1-2, 2020 ~ Compton Family Ice Arena – South Bend, Indiana All info available on Edited November 20, 2019 by Pa HockeyThis link has a video of what happened. PAHL ROSTER FREEZE. Western PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHLI totally agree PIHL should not be looked down on. Then he should've been gone right there and then. 17 minutes ago Guest Viewing Forums Index. Started by. I was reading various websites promoting that they will connect their players to junior and college teams. I don’t know the criteria that makes a team m2 vs m3 (or m1 for that matter) for whatever reason western pa school’s & some eastern Ohio are just m1 & m3. For a moment let's think about the kid's playing AAA hockeyLooking at the AHF rules, looks like 10U and 12U have 15 minute periods with an 80 minute ice slot. Mite skates. Posted October 11. December 30, 2022 High school hockey season By Wondering aloud, September 19, 2021 2 replies 5. A lot of coaches that know my son from ADM and summer league told me they were he didnt make travel. For my money American hockey in general, and Western Pennsylvanian hockey very much in particular, is full of kids with great hands and impressive skating and the hockey sense of a baseball player. He will do skill development & practices with the team. 1Happy Hockey Fan. This is what they had to say about it. PIHL uses competitive formula. PENNSYLVANIA CUP - STATE CHAMPIONS YEAR STATE AAA CHAMPION STATE AA CHAMPION STATE A CHAMPION 1975 1 BALDWIN (WPIHL) - - 1976 2 MT LEBANON (WPIHL) ABINGTON (ICSHL) - 1977 3 CHURCHILL (WPIHL) ERIE FAIRVIEW (LKSHL) - 1978 - - - 1979 4 CHURCHILL (WPIHL) SOUTH HILLS CATHOLIC. By the time Mom and Dad start to figure things out and ask questions, their kid is older and probably a year away from HS and we all know that is where the drop off starts. . I like the idea of signing in before the game in front of the game manager. Check the Pa Hockey website for that information. A AAA organization placing a kid in a school district to play PIHL hockey…. They picked up a few Esmark kids from last year' Pittsburgh Youth hockey is a lot like Mike Tomlin, the rest of the country thinks we have a pretty good thing here while the locals all think it sucks. Cost $1600. Armstrong won U18 second division. The organizations & boards are run by this community. posts.