11:00AM 19U Armstrong Arrows 6 vs. NAME Position Committee Work; Donna Stephenson: Chairperson: Scholastic Growth: Ben Peters: Vice Chairperson: Umpire. ThanksHockey is supposed to be a fun thing, maybe there are other things they enjoy, too. 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 -. They had lots of active teams playing there with players from Westmorela. Cool connection with the Whiskey Rebellion. Existing user?. The goal is to play 3. Western PA. Thank you for participating in our free forum on Western PA Hockey. Tier 2 hockey is becoming such a cesspool of misleading organization leadership promoting the pathway to higher opportunities. Based on games played so far they appear to be the class of this level in western PA. Pennsylvania State Hockey Championship Celebrations 2022-23 Western Pennsylvania State Championship Celebrations. So my son is an 08 (or 12u) and is currently playing with a devo team. RMU & DUQ are the biggest offenders locally. Maybe, but Yuri & Dave have many connections in real junior hockey, they do get their players in front of the right people. 42. Depending on which birth year, maybe esmark or vengeance. Topics. According to the Preds website… they have listings that include the team, coach, level classification, and even have separate tabs for Tier I vs Tier II to help separate all of the organization’s teams from 8U Blue all the way through Tier II U18 AA and Tier I U16 AAA. IMG_1174. tournament. There are a lot of great kids and players and here's our exclusive list. Posted June 13. There are plenty of AA level players that could make some of the top AAA teams in western PA. Old topic but same issue. I can't believe I am saying this - but I actually agree with this. 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. A lot of preseason scrimmages are locked down on livebarn, same behavior as previous years. Western PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHL. 4. By Spear and Magic HelmetIt has nothing to do with ice hockey. 24th Annual Nutcracker Tournament - RMU Island Sports Center, December 26-31, 2023. A parent fight broke out in the stands at the end of the Shaler vs Latrobe game on Thursday night. It's also hard to convince people to abide by restrictions when we don't even know if they will be effective. Post Gazette today came out with there initial rankings along with players to watch. We currently have 11 skaters and 1 goalie . Face it the NHL is changing to meet the demand of the current generation. 0 replies. Coach Grafton is the Head Coach for the 16u. . The comparisons with work and youth sports are two completely different things. by having the monopoly, you take away choice, you force ppl into all 1 direction, and smother out the. 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. 60 - 5th in USA Tier 2 07's - Allegheny Badgers - 91. Tweets. I think there are a good number of players/families who are either loyal or who WANT to stay loyal. posts. 74 CP is definately right behind him. Allows teams to play an unbalanced schedule to minimize travel or even a partial season to supplement another league. (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Midam. The big acha programs are getting the middle level & bottom kids from tier 2 juniors across the states & Canada. ATC Scholastic Development Hockey League ATC Scholastic League returns for 2021-2022 season. It will never be what it could sitting way up 28 north and east of the city. hence "Viper's Demise", the original thread. Im new to the forum and learning a lot as a hockey parent. Both teams have potent offenses. I’ve seen it said that coops can’t be pure because they can recruit. Last year at North Pittsburgh he dis not make a travel team. 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. 23 Followers. The Pittsburgh Vengeance Hockey Club exists to provide youth players with a pathway to college and professional hockey. Kids used to play baseball, lacrosse, etc. 1:15PM 14U Steel City Selects 0 vs. Word has it that midam and USA hockey will be making a “ruling” this evening on the status of hockey this weekend and perhaps in the near future. Media. This year’s game will be more of the same, with On The Bench’s J. In a statement released on the day of the incident, the Panthers , who play in the Elite Ice Hockey League, said the death was a “freak accident” and they were. 21 minutes ago aaaahockey. 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. Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League Search. Pa Hockey . 65. There are a lot of youth hockey players in the South Hills and a lot of them play at one of these three organizations. Many players and parents upset over this as kids. and with stats like this According to the National Center for Education Statistics, one-third of all U. 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. 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. 1Happy Hockey Fan. . So if your choice is 22k for no hockey, or 25k for Bobcat hockey, seems pretty worth it, provided the kid can actually make the team. I’ve viewed many rinks over the years via LiveBarn. 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. On 9/6/2023 at 6:19 PM, fafa fohi said: AA is not “minor” hockey,” especially U16 on up with the top tier teams as many kids go from AA to playing prep, juniors and / or college hockey. 525. 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. RMUHockeyAcademy. That's not the case this year. Not that AA is cheap but it doesn't compare to $10-$20k. o 2021 and 30-Time Indiana. Agreed the kid did nothing wrong. On 10/3/2023 at 7:42 AM, Happy Hockey Fan said: Meadeville and Montour battled in a shootout (9-7) last night. The stairs/locker room layout there is a bit atypical of rinks in western PA. . 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. Happy Hockey Fan, Unless you are a member of USAH district or national staff, or in a position of administration in a league, you have no right to expect to see such a list of evals any more than youdazedandconfused. The only problem is that it is often hard to find good coaching at the squirt and peewee level in western PA. Last Updated: Forum has moved by Paul Baxter ( Aug 3, 2018 at 7:53pm). Tuesday 12/19 7:00 PM Location TBD. if you reply more than once your really mad. Everyone has there own opinions & those opinions should be respected & debated. 40 2 Gilmour Prep 96. It really isn't. . Ø Culver Academy Eagles – Indiana. In a lot of other sports, teams are entered rather than having a separate tryout. if you have an opinion keep it to yourself. 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. 2 Montana Wolves. 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. 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. Looks inaccurate. 158. I remember playing roller hockey there for several years. Then they do care, but not in a good way. 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. My son played in adult dek leagues there and it was one of the nicer Dek only facilities. . 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. 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. I like the idea of signing in before the game in front of the game manager. Warriors. It will be interesting to see how the PIHL handles this one. . The problem lies in the allure of the people (making money off hockey) selling independent teams to parents and clubs. Delayed offsides was eliminated from all levels of youth hockey except high school at the USA Congress last week. This seems much more likely (moving from Black Bear rink to another Black Bear rink) than moving to a non BB rink and losing that significant revenue. 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. It’s varsity 20U, not minny or Michigan - western pa & Ohio varsity. You can do that, but I think what he wants is to look at, say, Baierl, and see what's scheduled for that day. Is it safe to assume since PPE's only team to win MidAms was U14, that the U15, U16 and U18 teams will get at-large. By RMUHockeyAcademy, August 24. Tuesday 11/21 Virtual 7:00 PM. . net if you would like any additional information. The 10u and 12u stars coach even left/fired (depends on how you interpret "pay decrease"). Coach Richards played 4 years at Ohio State Untiversity and Play 12 years professional. The Pa Hockey Foundation is sponsoring the National Invitational Scholastic Showcase events in Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Indiana. Typically in preseason groupings the 14U AA Minor teams are separated out. Yeah I went back and read it again! Sure will be interesting to see where their kids come from! Might draw some from the South Hills in the younger age groups who are not crazy about the PIA drive all the time!I just don’t see any hockey group investing in that place due to location, improvements needed & it’s only one sheet. Share with: Link: Copy link. MIDAM isn’t going to change the entire rule to accommodate school hockey, unfortunately. Not sure there's a solution to this one though, not when bragging rights of an extra A and money are involved. 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. If you’ve been around hockey, as I assume you have, this. MEMBERSHIP MEETING. 78 6 Indy Jr Fuel 93. Very interesting. “Being at Esmark matters. On 10/30/2023 at 7:14 AM, HockeyFan6687 said: Has anyone noticed the increasing trend of one person being involved waist deep in calling the shots of almost every aspect of an organization as well as being the head coach or rostered on numerous teams as an “assistant”? Not a healthy trend. 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. . Sports leaguePittsburgh Amateur Hockey League Search. I understand Amateur teams trying to secure players (customers' $$) for the following season, but why do High schools? If. 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. 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. The #1 Western PA Hockey Forum. 660 topics in this forum. . and either flamed out or quit mostly because you pushed them too. Didn't even get a write up in the paper. And by that, I mean probably around a hundred across America. We would like to invite you to attend our annual Thanksgiving Tournament. . Obviously don’t know what the heck they’re talking about on that one. Keystone State Games Central Region KSG ICE HOCKEY WEBSITE & REGISTRATION LINK – KSG ICE HOCKEY | Mysite (keystonegames. Posted October 16, 2021. He got in trouble 2-3 years ago for influencing his players not to get concision tested. . Your first statement is too broad. AHF does some interesting things like all star games, no fair play point, krach ratings, live stats, etc. Well, it's official. m. 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. Replies Views Last post; commodity trading software . Off topic - but relevant - Skate blade death. Two teams in Western PA becoming top ACHA programs are IUP (ranked 19th and 8-0 in the CHMA) and Pitt. Those are the kids who leave teams in shambles, and then the loyal families have to scramble to find homes. Posted May 12. o 3-time Pennsylvania Cup AAA and AA Champions . Let's use this thread to post all known tryout dates for reference. A lot of coaches that know my son from ADM and summer league told me they were he didnt make travel. Given that Center Ice had just renovated, put new ice in all sheets, expanded their parking lot and was adding outdoor Lacrosse, I do find it interesting timing. 4 Valley Jr. Esmark gets their kid here, montour gets a goalie. 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. SHAHA 09 won the 2009 second division. 0 (11) Team Colorado. 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) . 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. Mt. 30 3 Culver Prep 95. Just sharing our experience as you decide a hockey players worthiness from a middle school, JV or varsity game you got to see . Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey. Started by. PBALL: Once again I am getting emails bounced back to me as a result of email addresses that are on your account, being deactivated or changed. MOV People wonder why there’s an official shortage not only in Western PA, but across USA Hockey as a whole. So at the Tier 1 level, how many? 13U and under parents will stay up all night waiting for them to be released? How many 14U and older teams will have their seasons come crashing down? Hello Icemen? Preds? Others?Do all western PA High School teams have tryouts and determine their varsity teams in the spring? I seem to remember this being done in the fall (August) prior to the season. He didn't fold. Mars would out play teams and get beat bad and the players would give up. Media. Pitt has left the CHMA to go the ESCHL. 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. It has evolved recently to include more prep and NCAA vs. Coaches: We are looking for paid, non-parent coaches. posts. Replies. It burned one of mine out by the time he was 14. On 5/12/2023 at 1:06 PM, zam said: I guess it means there is a new Sheriff in town. There are a lot of great kids and players and here's our exclusive list. 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. Baierl came to mind because they do publish their ice schedule, though I don't know if it would tell you who is playing whom, it might just say who scheduled the ice. A AAA organization placing a kid in a school district to play PIHL hockey…. Whether it was Jim Cox's overtime winner for Baldwin or Downingtown East's five-overtime classic, the championship continues to keep fans and. Nice dad joke!Location is still a major issue with Vengeance. . ice hockey tournament. I’m usually very optimistic but I don’t expect this to go well. . 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. Just like the trap and playing the body and not the puck. The 16 preds didn't play any PAHL teams. 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. Wouldn't be fun for either group. Soooo. Popular Days. posts. The mission is to promote sportsmanship and. 18. He really wants to try out for Pens Elite. Apparently butler valley is rebranding to the “ Pittsburgh yetis “. Western PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHL 663. The officials, as well as Armstrong board members,. At one point there were at least 4 Shaler players in the stands a few of which threw punches or shoved Latrobe parents. 18U - Arctic Foxes - 92. At that squirt age AAA hockey is not needed and causes burn out. Has anyone else here heard about the possible Esmark B team at the 2011 age? A few of the players from our 2011 team went to a skate for this team and were made offers yet they arent sure if the team is happening yet. Needs to be a better check. I would drive an extra 10-15 min and go to Harmarville Alpha (or other rinks) for lessons, hockey, etc. Morehouse kid - now they are really pushing girls hockey. 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. Please contact me if you are interested or know someone looking for a spot on a solid squad. On 6/10/2022 at 7:40 PM, nemesis8679 said: Hockey is way more convoluted than any other major sport. I will be mailing the Tournament Packages with Hotel Information, Rules, Scheduling Info, the Tournament Ro. Not sure if that's setting any records, but surely reflects the building strength of amateur ice hockey in Western PA. I've bashed Black Bear on this forum. that’s a good one. Or maybe they all realized he was a better Coach than they were. I think it’s been like that for at least a few weeks now, so I’m sure it’s getting close. Thank You to all of the coaches and other for their contributionsPA 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. 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. In 2012, Rose was awarded before a sellout crowd at PPG Paints Arena the first Annual Pittsburgh Penguins Founders & Builders Award. Discuss youth hockey for Western PA, and the local West Virginia and Ohio tri-state area (including Erie) 19k. 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. 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. 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. The best A level teams in a lot of cases really are good enough to be AA teams, but because PAHL has to fill up every on of the 6-8 A level brackets, they have to play "lowly A". 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. 19 minutes ago Guest 20 minutes ago Guest 21 minutes ago Guest Viewing Forums Index. I ran into an old Hockey dad friend of mine today, and he said the entire Vengeance Illuminati has suddenly left that organization. That's the only PA teams that won I believe. 15U, 16U, and 18U have 17 minute periods with a 100 minute ice slot. My understanding is they can’t play HS and miss PPE practices and games but can still play HS. college students switch majors before earning a bachelor's degree . This event is one of the most heavily scouted events in the country. Western Pennsylvania High School Hockey Forum. Threads and Posts. Idk enough about both organizations but I have to think there is way too much pandering to creating travel hockey for kids who should only be playing in-house (soak up that money so you can brag about your kids game 3. Forum Information & Statistics. 92 MHR and the weakest A minor team is a 71. It just happened to be were the kid billeted…. I have said for years, that education should start at the "Learn to Play" level and continue through 8U and 10U. Not sure if that's setting any records, but surely reflects the building strength of amateur ice hockey in Western PA. The Junior Varsity Tournament currently is full and has 8 Schools (1 from Illinois, 2 from Ohio and 5 from Western Pennsylvania pre-registered) with a Waiting List. Those teams play inhouse and. 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. Montour school district is where his billet family lives. Tier II 14U North Pittsburgh. Some years you luck out and get a good one. We are pleased to announce Tryouts for Iron City Hockey. 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. If you haven't looked at a map lately, Seneca Valley is wayyyyyyyyy north of the city. these days, it may not be as low revenue as it once was. 14U is 16 minute periods with a 90 minute ice slot. An absolute disgrace to youth hockey. We have added Junior Varsity this year. By RMUHockeyAcademy, August 24. Western PA Youth Hockey Forum PIHL PAHL Supporting all youth hockey in Western Pennsylvania PIHL PAHL663. Perfect for coaches, parents, and team managers. The PIHL has basically put it on the organizations to enforce. . , Cost $1400, 4 game guarantee Using Alpha Ice Complex, RMU and Pgh Ice. . Nothing like openly flaunting a violation of the Tier 1 recruiting rules. Mars would out play teams and get beat bad and the players would give up. 4 from NA has to be in this list. Friday, March 31. Not to mention he knows hockey and is a good hockey coach. As dumb as it may be, there is a big difference in the mind of players and parents between a AAA team at a PAHL type organization and a AAA/Tier 1 only organization. Just looked at the stats and the “horrible” kid you describe started half of the games and was 7-3. Posted October 3. 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. 11 5 Ohio Blue Jackets 94. 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. 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. 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. I recall that the original owner, Howard Baldwin, whom owned the Pens and Pittsburgh’s indoor soccer team “The Pittsburgh Stingers. Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey. Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey ; How many teams to the Huskies get for the 2023-2024 season IPS Theme by IPSFocus; Facebook; Twitter;Define illegal goalie. Tier I Youth District Champions. ) TJ 1. Edited April 25, 2022 by Danner27 2Hockeyfan00. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all our members. Tier 2 hockey is becoming such a cesspool of misleading organization leadership promoting the pathway to higher opportunities. If the associations agree/vote to have all the information available online then it has to be released. I've seen a good number of tier 1 and 2 18U games this year. 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. The rest are just posers and money grabbers. Wasn't even close I liked HS 10 times better. It happens in all 50 states,$58,160 in all sports. So my son is an 08 (or 12u) and is currently playing with a devo team. 9k. . I went out with my brother to watch some 09 "AAA" teams in Johnstown this weekend. ” Posters here have laid out where Esmark currently lies at each level. there is a decent skill. The Foundation gives the PPE over 200K per year and yet the fees are still astronomical and certainly don't. Below you will find all the info needed. Check the Pa Hockey website for that information. The organizations & boards are run by this community. Some years you will not like them and will look forward to moving on. It gets overlooked by those living in western PA but gets a heavy draw from kids in the tri-state area along with Philly. 72 4 PPE 95. 16/18U AAA is higher quality hockey. 955. . Western PA Hockey Forum’s Tweets. 429. It seems like the teams in our area either can't or won't play each other at the younger ages (where there probably shouldn't be any AAA hockey at all) and the "premier" team is definitely Pens by u15/16 ish but they import about half the best players from all over the. 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. 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. I have 2 children who started this year and they both tried out for the first time this year. I wish everyone nothing but the best in 2023. When hockey became to expensive for the average person to play and it became a rich kids game only. Very competitive games including some Philly teams and more locally Esmark, Preds, and SHAHA. Ø Cathedral Prep Ramblers – Erie, Pennsylvania . The games were excellent and com. 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. Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey ; RMU Hockey reinstated for 2023 Facebook; Twitter; RMU Hockey reinstated for 2023. Western Pennsylvania Youth Hockey. By WHAGIRLSHOCKEY, January 26. 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. Especially after Pennsylvania Ice Hockey Officiating (PIHO) Officiating Director Zachary Roberts can’t even respect his own officials. 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. The majority acha teams are better hockey. That makes sense. The 18 preds lost 8-1 against the top team in PAHL. who high up with political & financial pull has a girl playing ? as for PPE in general - this will be the hundredth time I’ve posted it here - it’s still the best program in western pa if your kid has any real junior hockey or beyond aspirations.