Irving Cup Bantam AAA Corner Brook
Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:18 pm
Early Results are in and it is obviuos that for Newfoundland, especially outside the overpass, the AAA concept is not working. We don't have the population and the competition to be competitive with even the other three atlantic provinces. But we have coaches following their own agendas, with the support of local associations, and are distroying house league programs inorder for their son to get exposure.
The Corner Brook team lost to Halifax 9-0 and were outshoot something like 50 - 6. against NB 8-2 and another lopsided shots on goal. I think its time to get back to good competitive local hockey and work on increasing numbers in our bantam and midget areas in all associations and give up on this failed AAA experiment. And don't even get me started on Pee Wee AAA.
Oh, and for the people who say that we can't do anything...that kids start to drop out at the Bantam and Midget level. You are right. They are developing a voice and an opinion and will not stay in hockey because mom and dad like the limelight. They chose to participate in activities that interest them and that they enjoy. We could learn something from them about how minor hockey should be ...fun for all kids, not just a select few!!
The Corner Brook team lost to Halifax 9-0 and were outshoot something like 50 - 6. against NB 8-2 and another lopsided shots on goal. I think its time to get back to good competitive local hockey and work on increasing numbers in our bantam and midget areas in all associations and give up on this failed AAA experiment. And don't even get me started on Pee Wee AAA.
Oh, and for the people who say that we can't do anything...that kids start to drop out at the Bantam and Midget level. You are right. They are developing a voice and an opinion and will not stay in hockey because mom and dad like the limelight. They chose to participate in activities that interest them and that they enjoy. We could learn something from them about how minor hockey should be ...fun for all kids, not just a select few!!