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Centennial is certainly fortunate to have one of the best goalies in the state as they were clearly out-coached in every game they played this weekend.

The rule change we really need is one that prevents girls from associations with girls' programs from playing on boys teams. Hockey is a team sport, and these girls who "can't get enough development" playing with other girls need to learn how to make their teammates better. Otherwise they ...

BlaineU14AGoalie hit it right on the head! The biggest problem with bench-shortening is the "tiredness" factor. Over the years I've seen numerous cases where the "non-bench-shortening" team dominates the 3rd period even with their "lesser" skaters simply because everyon...

[quote]But did you ever consider the daughter was actually an extremely committed hockey player and though she had friends on the 12U team she may have been completely frustrated by their lack of committment?[/quote] I'm pretty sure the girls' team is at least as committed as is the boys' team. I do...

[quote="InigoMontoya"]Did anyone ask why?[/quote]

Dad wanted more "development"

An angle on this issue that I don't see being discussed here is the team aspect of hockey - it is a team sport after all. How many parents consider their daughter's teammates (or potential teammates) when deciding which side to play on? Consider this scenario from my personal experience. My daughter...

[quote="endtoend"] I did see alot of the same numbers on the ice from Centennial, maybe using the same girls repetively is what led to their loss. IMHO[/quote] Bingo! This has been the downfall of many Centennial teams over the past few seasons. The coaches become so obsessed with winning ...