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. Below you will find all the info needed. 4 game guarantee 1 at 12u Lower A, Have 5 already, Cost $1400, 4 game guarantee 1 at 10u Upper A/Low AA, Have 3. On 10/28/2023 at 4:32 PM, BeerLeagueRockstar said: Keep in mind it's youth sports were talking about. Tier 2 hockey is becoming such a cesspool of misleading organization leadership promoting the pathway to higher opportunities. Share. proboards. Lemmie go out on a limb here, your the type that probably doesn't have a kid that plays anymore, but when he/she did, you moved them all over the place blaming every organization that your so/daughter didn't develop, blamed the coaches, the parents, whoever you could. 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. It is a great way to not only. We need to be developing hockey sense as much as skills. In 2012, Rose was awarded before a sellout crowd at PPG Paints Arena the first Annual Pittsburgh Penguins Founders & Builders Award. 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. because at least I can park right next to those buildings, and they're all in pretty safe areas. Anabolic parents are all over. It helps when you visit the rink for tryouts you can see progress happening from both lobby levels. 24th Annual Nutcracker Tournament - RMU Island Sports Center, December 26-31, 2023. college students switch majors before earning a bachelor's degree . It will be interesting to see how the PIHL handles this one. Game Managers need to check the rosters better moving forward. They didn't necessarily disagree with their placement as it was what the results dictated but they want to be AA so now they. Surprised you got a refund. 9k. 4 Valley Jr. We could use another sheet or two In western pa, the problem is, it’s not very profitable. Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey. 1. 72 4 PPE 95. Esmark ended up winning the championship. Western PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHL11 minutes ago, Pa Hockey said: And they are entertaining adding a couple of 04's from what I understand (Freshman - ACHA College players) they will need to they lost their starter. I will be mailing the Tournament Packages with Hotel Information, Rules, Scheduling Info, the Tournament Ro. Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey ; RMU Hockey reinstated for 2023 Facebook; Twitter; RMU Hockey reinstated for 2023. Details are below. Games played at Alpha Ice and Pittsburg. #6 West Virginia 5:30 PM at Gilmour Academy Ice Arena Quarterfinal Game #2: Friday, February 18t. Not sure if that's setting any records, but surely reflects the building strength of amateur ice hockey in Western PA. . 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. Western Pennsylvania State Vice Presidents. ”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. True NHAHA has hit some set backs these past few seasons. there are many AAA level players in western PA playing AA hockey for those same reasons. MOV People wonder why there’s an official shortage not only in Western PA, but across USA Hockey as a whole. 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. A lot of our western PA acha M1 teams (and Ohio) are run by local politics to a degree. 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. It certainly appeared to be full size in the 90’s and early 2000’s when they put the sport court down. I assume the initial rankings will be released on Wednesday. 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. Anything regarding hockey tourneys. These are the “Five Families” that created that organization back when the 08s and 09s were mites. The Pittsburgh Viper Stars Tier II select hockey program provides a fun, healthy and competitive atmosphere in which players can strive to be their best. Agreed the kid did nothing wrong. 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. We are still looking for the following teams- 1 at 18u Upper A, Have 5 already. 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. It only matters if you are placing a great deal of importance on ranking 11 and 12 year old youth hockey teams. Alpha and/or the Vengeance are literally the only rink I’ve seen lock their games. ice hockey tournament. ) Armstrong 2. (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Midam. For all I know, travel baseball,. Members. Likes. It’s a PIHL rule that there is no checking at this age group. 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. A Major then ends up having some A Major players, and filling out with A Minor players. Pretty significant hit, about half the organizations: Delaware Ducks Grundy Senators Haverford Hawks Lancaster Firebirds LV Phantoms Philadelphia BLazersThe AD/school district couldn't care less about the Montour hockey club, until something like this happens and threatens to bring negative publicity to the school district. Pihl also needs to follow their own rules as far as of playoff starting dates. . 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. Not sure if that's setting any records, but surely reflects the building strength of amateur ice hockey in Western PA. As one of the largest school hockey organizations in the area, we could always use help. 4. Maybe it's not true across the board but it has been for me after multiple trips. 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. Typically in preseason groupings the 14U AA Minor teams are separated out. It is pretty affordable too at around $25K all-in for tuition / room / board per year before academic scholarships. Whether it was Jim Cox's overtime winner for Baldwin or Downingtown East's five-overtime classic, the championship continues to keep fans and. 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. As far as Center Ice aka Palmer Imaging Arena, even though my son played AA there for multiple years roughly 2012-2020, we would very often routinely get "reverse homered" by the refs and pretty much always be on. . Search. The problem lies in the allure of the people (making money off hockey) selling independent teams to parents and clubs. Allows teams to play an unbalanced schedule to minimize travel or even a partial season to supplement another league. Wisconsin Youth Hockey Forum; Chicago Youth Hockey Forum; Arizona Hockey; Canada Varsity (Womens Hockey) MO Youth Hockey (Missouri) Metro Hockey Forum. By RMUHockeyAcademy, August 24. Western PA Hockey Forum’s Tweets. Changing rink ownership wouldn't be easy on any program. Replies Views Last post; commodity trading software . Coach Chris has coached with the Phantoms for 7 years. This "Krach" rating seems to balance things out when it comes time for playoff seeding. Especially after Pennsylvania Ice Hockey Officiating (PIHO) Officiating Director Zachary Roberts can’t even respect his own officials. The app works on any mobile device (phones and tablets). Not that AA is cheap but it doesn't compare to $10-$20k. Seems more like the terrible bv teams with new fancy jerseys. We are holding supplemental tryouts this Saturday, August 19th! If you are a 12U Skater/Goalie, 14U Skater, or 16U Skater… send us an email at programs@ahabadgers. It really isn't. All of the area teams (North Pittsburgh, Vipers, Reneg. Esmark gets their kid here, montour gets a goalie. Recently Updated; Title;Western PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHLThose teams would be far better served playing the local AA teams. Two teams in Western PA becoming top ACHA programs are IUP (ranked 19th and 8-0 in the CHMA) and Pitt. tournament. 15U, 16U, and 18U have 17 minute periods with a 100 minute ice slot. WESTERN PA GROW FH COMMITTEE. It has evolved recently to include more prep and NCAA vs. Viewing Forum: Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey. I recall that the original owner, Howard Baldwin, whom owned the Pens and Pittsburgh’s indoor soccer team “The Pittsburgh Stingers. net Joined August 2018. This is why I like the Pa Hockey Top 25 which gives accolades to AAA, AA, A and B and Norkevicus was on that list along with 24 others and so were the Stellar 6. o 3-time Pennsylvania Cup AAA and AA Champions . Tier II 16U Allegheny Badgers. 0 replies. Practices are Mondays 7:30-8:30 and Thursday 8:30-9:30 . Not all of them are kids that got cut at AAA tryouts - I have known many that were exceptional players that decided to play AA and not deal with the significant differences in travel and cost or were playing a secondary sport. . Here we go with off the rails rumors. 1. We all appreciate the mark of VICTORY, and those wins do happen when strong teams are built and words like TEAM and FAMILY are understood. Mars has a female goaltender, last night chants coming from the student section of "she's a wh*re", references to tampons, and sexual harassment all took place. Both teams have potent offenses. We had over 60 teams last year. Tier II 18U Mt. Some good and some bad in the past 20 years. Lebanon Hornets. 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. Rink Rats are now the South Pittsburgh Hockey Club Rebellion. 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. PPE looks average ( got swept this past weekend ) while Vengeance is a mess and also got swept. Yuri has never been the head coach of U15. The Foundation gives the PPE over 200K per year and yet the fees are still astronomical and certainly don't. 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. trolls get off when you get mad. My 2013 is completely addicted to hockey and would be on the ice every single day if we could. . It's just dumb for grown people to get worked up over this stuff. It is interesting how the Fair Play Points seem to be the worst at 14U and 18U. ) Fox Chapel 3. Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League Search. PPE looks average ( got swept this past weekend ) while Vengeance is a mess and also got swept. The mission is to promote sportsmanship and. I recall that the original owner, Howard Baldwin, whom owned the Pens and Pittsburgh’s indoor soccer team “The Pittsburgh Stingers. 4k views Saucey September 24, 2021 LiveBarn PSA By fafa fohi, December 21, 2019 2 replies 2k views Grey1 June 18, 2021 PIHL All-stars By Notsoshy23, February 25, 2021 0 replies 1. 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. Edited April 25, 2022 by Danner27 2Hockeyfan00. The "brawl" on the ice lasted maybe 10sec and the BRAWL in the stands looks like a parent fell down the stands (because Frozen Pond doesn't have stairs in their bleachers) and someone got upset, yes there was a crowd around him but the 2 guys that jumped in actually helped the guy stand up and when he got up he raised his hand as a. Discuss youth hockey for Western PA, and the local West Virginia and Ohio tri-state area (including Erie) 19k. The preds have always had AAA teams at 16s and 18s, but they aren't really AAA teams. 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. MAHA makes it easy, in order to classify as a AAA organization you must have a AAA team at each level. No youth or girls Tier I or Tier II team may recruit or solicit players or offer hockey contracts to players for the 2023-24 season, or hold development camps, tryouts, player selections or any activity that could be construed as a tryout/solicitation or recruitment for the 2023-24 season, prior to 3:45 p. 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. . the usphl is a joke, it’s a money making machine. But there are other families/players who do look out for their own interests. esmark midget is a distant second. USA Hockey Registration Forecast for Western Pa. 11 5 Ohio Blue Jackets 94. The key to having a good stride is getting lessons at the start of your hockey path if you can. Last year for example, both the preds 16 and 18 AAA were each weaker than 3-4 PAHL AA teams. Face it the NHL is changing to meet the demand of the current generation. It's a quicker drive from Seneca Valley high school in Harmony to Printscape than it is to PIA. Western PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHLIn 1980, Rose was elected President of the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League and became the first female ever appointed to head up a scholastic sport league in Pennsylvania. I’ve seen it said that coops can’t be pure because they can recruit. Wouldn't be fun for either group. If all 3 played in PAHL, vengeance would probably be at the top but would play close games. tournament. One much more important than the other. . Typically in preseason groupings the 14U AA Minor teams are separated out. 2023-24 PAHL Divisions PAHL Team Rosters Clearinghouse PAHL Discipline Information MEMBERSHIP MEETING. I sure would like to hear about what makes you "Overqualified" Sure glad you are now part of Western Pa Hockey forum. o 2019 NISS Governor’s Cup Champions . 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. Here's a fun look at the top High School Teams in Eastern and Western Pennsylvania PA HOCKEY PENNSYLVANIA ELITE 8 2020-2021 "AAA AA & A" DIVISION FINAL - WEEK 8 - FINAL DIVISION CLASS RANK TEAM GP W L T PTS EPIHA AAA 1 LASALLE 0 PIHL AAA 2 PETERS TOWNSHIP 5 4 1 0 8 PIHL AAA 3 NORTH ALLEGHENY. Clair, Peters Township, Bethel Park, etc. 30 3 Culver Prep 95. 22 minutes ago. ” Posters here have laid out where Esmark currently lies at each level. 42. “Being at Esmark matters. 1Happy Hockey Fan. Those are the kids who leave teams in shambles, and then the loyal families have to scramble to find homes. 2 Montana Wolves. December 30, 2022 High school hockey season By Wondering aloud, September 19, 2021 2 replies 5. I'm just really disappointed that no one is talking about D-2 Hockey! The Ringgold, Canevin game was probably the best of the finals. D. Discuss youth hockey for Western PA, and the local West Virginia and Ohio tri-state area (including Erie) 19k. While PIHL determines the fate of the Montour Varsity team for this season, I thought it would be a good idea to add a little levity and start a new thread for MidAms as they begin next week. A joint effort of the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins and corporate partner Dick’s. Western PA. I remember playing roller hockey there for several years. Let's take this one step further and ask this. The Vengeance began their youth movement with the 08 group. I wish everyone nothing but the best in 2023. 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. Pittsburgh, PA wpahockey. ) Montour 4. ) TJ 1. The boards and glass are the old ones. Warriors. You've got posters inviting other posters out to the proverbial parking lot. 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. Your first statement is too broad. He'll likely be playing middle school PIHL next season but is also looking to play for one of the local PAHL teams. if you have an opinion keep it to yourself. Looks like BBS is changing things up, I also heard the second sheet at Printscape is a sure thing for the winter this year. 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. Okay, so anyone involved with local hockey knows that PIHO has been trying to take over and monopolize the officiating in this area. 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. That national champ M3 hope team would beat every chma team without a problem. Then he should've been gone right there and then. there are many AAA level players in western PA playing AA hockey for those same reasons. Western PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHL. 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. The level of play is pretty weak. MIDAM isn’t going to change the entire rule to accommodate school hockey, unfortunately. 2023-24 PAHL Divisions PAHL Team Rosters Clearinghouse PAHL Discipline Information MEMBERSHIP MEETING. 19 minutes ago Guest 20 minutes ago Guest 21 minutes ago Guest Viewing Forums Index. Discuss youth hockey for Western PA, and the local West Virginia and Ohio tri-state area (including Erie) 18. This event is one of the most heavily scouted events in the country. My kid did two of the these MidAm camps, and the handful who were chosen to move to those camps were probably the right ones. 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. So therefore splitting it up the way its now does actually make. Friday, March 31. 19 minutes ago. Yuri has a relationship with this ncdc team. People talking like their kid's mite team is the Montreal Canadiens, and their kid is Maurice Richard. If this new league actually gets off the ground, I would expect a similar demise. The 10u and 12u stars coach even left/fired (depends on how you interpret "pay decrease"). Are the rules different for hockey since PIHL is its own entity or do hockey programs do basically the same thing? Pure schools are defined by kids from one district. A number have people mentioned that Esmark is moving to Printscape after they open their second sheet. Complete History of Pa Hockey at 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 (WPI. 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. Worried about winning in PA high school hockey- give me a break! Also, where do you get the nerve to insult someone’s kid in your post. 1 Nashville Jr. The comparisons with work and youth sports are two completely different things. Well, it's official. ET on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Oh and yes , my son made mid ams every year he tried out and had the privilege of going to National Camps . 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. He really wants to try out for Pens Elite. On 6/10/2022 at 7:40 PM, nemesis8679 said: Hockey is way more convoluted than any other major sport. Cool connection with the Whiskey Rebellion. Hahaha. Specifically the 16U Viper "Stars" - who at the last minute pulled out of the PAHL because they were placed in A-Major Black. Replies. It’s not grounds for an argument. Im new to the forum and learning a lot as a hockey parent. esmark midget is a distant second. Lots of Pahl & Pihl parent involvement, Elbow rubbing like the good old youth days. Mite skates. Really should also have a 12U AA Minor division IMO but that's been discussed to death on this forum. You can do that, but I think what he wants is to look at, say, Baierl, and see what's scheduled for that day. Big difference. Tier 2 hockey is becoming such a cesspool of misleading organization leadership promoting the pathway to higher opportunities. 506 views. Last Updated: Forum has moved by Paul Baxter ( Aug 3, 2018 at 7:53pm). JerryTime. m. The Pittsburgh Vengeance Hockey Club exists to provide youth players with a pathway to college and professional hockey. Western Pa Hockey Scholastic Showcase 20212Tournament Schedule - Rink 1 = HARM USA 12/15/2022 13:31 Alpha Ice - Harmarville Rink 2 = HARM EUROPE Rink 3 = HARM CANADA REVISED 12/10/22 ANY REVISIONS OR CHANGES ARE IN RED GAME # DATE TIME RINK BRACKET HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM PRELIMINARY. 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. Complete History of Pa Hockey at 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. The Pa Hockey Foundation is sponsoring the National Invitational Scholastic Showcase events in Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Indiana. The Butler Valley Youth Hockey Association (BVYHA) is excited to announce that it will be joining forces with The Pittsburgh Hockey Academy, PHA Icemen and the. I played both HS & AAA hockey as a kid. Looks inaccurate. Media. There is currently another western pa kid on this same ncdc team that played for the shaha bantam tier 2 national champs, went to the predators for U15, left for esmark at U16. A AAA organization placing a kid in a school district to play PIHL hockey…. 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. 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. 1:15PM 14U Steel City Selects 0 vs. A parent fight broke out in the stands at the end of the Shaler vs Latrobe game on Thursday night. Western Pa Hockey Scholastic Showcase 20212Tournament Schedule - Rink 1 = HARM USA 12/15/2022 13:31 Alpha Ice - Harmarville Rink 2 = HARM EUROPE Rink 3 = HARM CANADA REVISED 12/10/22 ANY REVISIONS OR CHANGES ARE IN RED GAME # DATE TIME RINK BRACKET HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM PRELIMINARY ROUND THURSDAY 1. 0 replies. 3. there is a decent skill. 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. 24th Annual Nutcracker Tournament - RMU Island Sports Center, December 26-31, 2023. Says Lebo beat Renegades 7-0 for 14uAA but it’s opposite. If you haven't looked at a map lately, Seneca Valley is wayyyyyyyyy north of the city. 0 Staff, 0 Members, 29 Guests. . In general, they are the best at the camp. It just follows a path unlike other traditional sports. . For 16U (2007 by) in western PA: PPE - AAA, Esmark - AAA/AA, Vengenace - AA, preds - AA/A Major and Icemen - AA/ A Major/ A Minor. 96 - 19th USA Tier 2 05's - Steel City - 91. Western Pa Inline Hockey League. The group is. posts. Not to mention he knows hockey and is a good hockey coach. 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. I feel this is Black Bear at work trying to fill as much ice time as possibleBut I think a part of the problem is the vast majority of the teams are forced into some flavor of A level hockey. Especially after Pennsylvania Ice Hockey Officiating (PIHO) Officiating Director Zachary Roberts can’t even respect his own officials. RMU & DUQ are the biggest offenders locally. I have also heard some very strong and credible rumors about BB actively pursuing a handful of rinks in the Western NY area which coupled with the Pittsburgh area rinks could make up a substantial amount of teams/rinks for an AHF West. The interesting thing is that even though PIHO has taken over scheduling for Allegheny, NP, and Vipers, the officials skating games are the same guys who would have skated if things have remained the. I was reading various websites promoting that they will connect their p SCIR 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. My son’s teammate signed up for spring team with National Elite and now he is probably going to get stuck with a $700 “credit” for virtual lessons on stick handling and plyometrics at. Post Gazette today came out with there initial rankings along with players to watch. and while PAHL ends with the season-end tournament, the winner of “states” goes on to compete in Nationals. Per league by-laws they have to pay a substantial fine. The majority acha teams are better hockey. Tier I 14U Pittsburgh Vengeance. PA HOCKEY - 2023 PENNSYLVANIA CUP PREVIEW 2023 PENNSYLVANIA CUP AA CHAMPIONSHIPS WEST CHESTER EAST VIKINGS PENNSYLVANIA STATE A CHAMPIONS - 2008 2013 2021 2022 FLYERS CUP A CHAMPIONS - 2008 2013 2021 2022 2023 Inter-County Scholastic Hockey League -. I like the idea of signing in before the game in front of the game manager. An absolute disgrace to youth hockey. 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. Hopefully they get it figured outAt the older ages, the few who move on to the USA Hockey camps are likely known prior to the tryouts, and yes, they typically play on the top AAA teams. For a moment let's think about the kid's playing AAA hockeyIron City Hockey and Head Coach Conrad Waite (Duquesne ACHA D1) invite players from birthyears (2000-2003) to tryout for our Junior A Chowder cup team. The local teams are getting kids from tier 3 juniors. Ok I think I'm right on the 7+ evaluators. 0 Staff, 0 Members, 1 Guest. By RMUHockeyAcademy, August 24. I’ve heard a handful of former players will be coming back. @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. I've bashed Black Bear on this forum. M tournament. Hockey state championship preview: Peters Township, South Fayette, Kiski Area represent the west | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette The RMU Nutcracker has become the region’s premier Tier 2 holiday ice hockey tournament for the AA, A, and B levels at the 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, and Middle School Levels, and we would love to have your team spend the holiday with us! The tournament draws a maximum of 100 of the most talented teams f. 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. Our youth teams play independent AAA schedules against the top competition at their age level, culminating in our U16 and U18 age groups in the USPHL Midget divisions. Check the Pa Hockey website for that information. The stairs/locker room layout there is a bit atypical of rinks in western PA. 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. Some years you will not like them and will look forward to moving on. 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. 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. 2022 Senior Chowder Cup - TEAM INFORMATION: Head Coach: Conrad Waite (Duquesne University) Assistance Coach: Steve Kruk (Pittsburgh Vengeance) 2002 - 2005 Birth Years TOURNAMENT INFORMATION: Dates: July 21-24, 2022 Location: Foxboro, MA COST: Tournament Cost: $400 includes 3-5 practices, 1 tourna. Existing user?. com. If I were one of the families whose player got named to that team I would be running for the hills. Do your homework on the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League (MAHL) in 2007-2008. Top defenseman by far in the league. Posted October 16, 2021. 11:00AM 19U Steel City Selects 2 vs. 60 - 5th in USA Tier 2 07's - Allegheny Badgers - 91. Icing the puck is a staple of traditional hockey. With all of the spring/summer teams, camps, etc. If you’ve been around hockey, as I assume you have, this. Knowing what some of the other teams have to offer coaching wise, I just don't see SV stacking up at the varsity level. Western PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHL. Hard to know for sure who is on the bench. posts. . net if you would like any additional information. In a lot of other sports, teams are entered rather than having a separate tryout. All of the area teams (North Pittsburgh, Vipers, Reneg. All hockey players/parents are on a separate Journey. District Champions- Congratulations to: Tier I Girls District Champions Girls Tier I 14U Pens Elite Girls Tier I 16U Pens Elite Girls Tier I 19U Culver Tier II Girls District Champions. Esmark Stars is a nationally recognized program participating in the North American Prospects Hockey League (NAPHL). Soooo. NAME Position Committee Work; Donna Stephenson: Chairperson: Scholastic Growth: Ben Peters: Vice Chairperson: Umpire. So my son is an 08 (or 12u) and is currently playing with a devo team. Just like the trap and playing the body and not the puck. It certainly appeared to be full size in the 90’s and early 2000’s when they put the sport court down. Ø Culver Academy Eagles – Indiana. On 10/3/2023 at 7:42 AM, Happy Hockey Fan said: Meadeville and Montour battled in a shootout (9-7) last night. Chicago Youth Hockey Forum; Arizona Hockey; Canada Varsity (Womens Hockey) MO Youth Hockey (Missouri) Metro Hockey Forum (NYC Metro Area) New England Ice Hockey DBoard (New England) Hockey Network (Michigan) Capital Area Youth Hockey Message Board (MD, VA, PA, DE) Buffalo Hockey (Buffalo) Calhockey. I can't believe I am saying this - but I actually agree with this. ) Seneca Valley 3. I give them credit because they’re making kids dreams come true in a way by getting to play college hockey. The 25th Annual Pa Hockey Scholastic Showcase will be played on December 26-28, 2021 at Alpha Ice Complex in Harmarville. . On 6/10/2022 at 7:40 PM, nemesis8679 said: Hockey is way more convoluted than any other major sport. 2. They had lots of active teams playing there with players from Westmorela. When approached at a recent USA Hockey event, Jim Smith, a long-standing member of AHAI (he was recently recognized with the Founders Award for 40 years of service to the organization; 1980-2020), said that he was never aware that AHAI was informed about Adrahtas and did not know what happened with his Illinois Hockey. 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.