Achiever Ruled Inelgible, SPA going to state

BP · Post by BP » Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:33 pm

Game is cancelled tonight.

MN_Bowhunter · Post by **MN_Bowhunter** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:40 pm

Link to the info?

TXinMyRearView · Post by **TXinMyRearView** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:46 pm

MN_Bowhunter · Post by **MN_Bowhunter** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:51 pm

TXinMyRearView wrote:sad

For the girls and families that followed the rules AND knew nothing about the cheating, it is sad. I highly doubt that there are many innocent victims in this case, however.

TXinMyRearView · Post by **TXinMyRearView** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:52 pm

Tell us how you know that Bow?

ZachHalverson · Post by **ZachHalverson** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:55 pm

This is most likely false. SPU tweeted about the game less than an hour ago (https://twitter.com/UnitedHockey/status ... 7854486528) so until he provides a link with some proof, this is a false report that shouldn't be taken seriously.

BP · Post by BP » Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:56 pm

ZachHalverson wrote:This is most likely false. SPU tweeted about the game less than an hour ago (https://twitter.com/UnitedHockey/status ... 7854486528) so until he provides a link with some proof, this is a false report that shouldn't be taken seriously.

It's true.

Jabobby · Post by **Jabobby** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:56 pm

MN_Bowhunter wrote:
TXinMyRearView wrote:sad
For the girls and families that followed the rules AND knew nothing about the cheating, it is sad. I highly doubt that there are many innocent victims in this case, however.

I agree, I don't think the kids are always up on the nuances of eligibility rules, but parents, and most certainly the AA administration should have been. Too bad it got this far before something was done, a lot of other kids and programs have been hurt by this deceit.

ZachHalverson · Post by **ZachHalverson** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:58 pm

BP wrote:
ZachHalverson wrote:This is most likely false. SPU tweeted about the game less than an hour ago (https://twitter.com/UnitedHockey/status ... 7854486528) so until he provides a link with some proof, this is a false report that shouldn't be taken seriously.

It's true.

Where did you get this info?

imlisteningtothefnsong · Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:59 pm

BP has it right. Just spoke to a player....

BP · Post by BP » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:02 pm

imlisteningtothefnsong wrote:BP has it right. Just spoke to a player....

Thank you sir.

imlisteningtothefnsong · Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:04 pm

We have had our battles my friend! But you can't argue the facts!!

u12dad · Post by **u12dad** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:04 pm

I am a parent of a United Player. If true, which present indications are, the right thing for the MSHSL to do would be to schedule Henry Sibley to play Mahtomedi, possibly tonight/tomorrow and have the championship game on Saturday. I believe that I speak for all parents that we do not want a free pass to the State Tournament. It appears that the MSHSL has taken the first step, please make it right for all rule abiding teams in section 4A!

drop the puck · Post by **drop the puck** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:07 pm

While admirable U12dad. Practice ice times have been canceled or turned back. In some cases Jerseys may have already been turned in.

BP · Post by BP » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:07 pm

imlisteningtothefnsong wrote:We have had our battles my friend! But you can't argue the facts!!

All in fun!

BP · Post by BP » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:08 pm

Barreiro is talking about it on KFAN right now.....

powerplayer · Post by **powerplayer** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:09 pm

u12dad wrote:I am a parent of a United Player. If true, which present indications are, the right thing for the MSHSL to do would be to schedule Henry Sibley to play Mahtomedi, possibly tonight/tomorrow and have the championship game on Saturday. I believe that I speak for all parents that we do not want a free pass to the State Tournament. It appears that the MSHSL has taken the first step, please make it right for all rule abiding teams in section 4A!

Super classy u12dad. I hope this is how they do it. It is sad to think that the other teams in your section should be punished for the wrong doings of AA. Good luck!

C-dad · Post by **C-dad** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:09 pm

drop the puck wrote:While admirable U12dad. Practice ice times have been canceled or turned back. In some cases Jerseys may have already been turned in.

I bet the jerseys weren't burned and schedules can always be adjusted again. I've had my youth teams lose hours to the high school teams before at this time of year. Seems like a minor inconvenience.

powerplayer · Post by **powerplayer** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:12 pm

C-dad wrote:
drop the puck wrote:While admirable U12dad. Practice ice times have been canceled or turned back. In some cases Jerseys may have already been turned in.
I bet the jerseys weren't burned and schedules can always be adjusted again. I've had my youth teams lose hours to the high school teams before at this time of year. Seems like a minor inconvenience.

I agree with C-dad. Changes can always be made in these kind of circumstances.

Marty · Post by **Marty** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:20 pm

Some one help David out. He cannot confirm as of 3PM.

https://twitter.com/StribPrepsDavid

Marty · Post by **Marty** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:25 pm

Statement from the MSHSL...

At the request of the MSHSL, Achiever Academy has conducted a review of athletic eligibility determinations of students identified by the MSHSL for violating the Transfer Eligibility rules of the League. The new ownership of Achiever Academy has met with students and supported them and their families, and has simultaneously worked with the MSHSL to resolve their concerns. To that end, Achiever Academy has decided to withdraw its girls’ hockey team from further participation in the 2013-2014 hockey season. The MSHSL appreciates the cooperative steps Achiever Academy has made and looks forward to future participation together as a member of the MSHSL.

Marty · Post by **Marty** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:26 pm

The LINK:

https://www.facebook.com/mshsl.org

DubCHAGuy · Post by **DubCHAGuy** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:27 pm

powerplayer wrote:
u12dad wrote:I am a parent of a United Player. If true, which present indications are, the right thing for the MSHSL to do would be to schedule Henry Sibley to play Mahtomedi, possibly tonight/tomorrow and have the championship game on Saturday. I believe that I speak for all parents that we do not want a free pass to the State Tournament. It appears that the MSHSL has taken the first step, please make it right for all rule abiding teams in section 4A!
Super classy u12dad. I hope this is how they do it. It is sad to think that the other teams in your section should be punished for the wrong doings of AA. Good luck!

The problem with that is what if Mahto wins? Does SSP then get to play Mahto since they wouldn't have had to play SPU in the Semi's? Does Chisago Lakes get back in as a 3 seed since they would have played SP Blades, then the Sibley/SPU winner, thus avoiding a first round upset by Mahto? How far do you take it?

What a huge black eye for girls hockey and the MSHSL.

speedskater · Post by **speedskater** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:37 pm

This was the only solution. To many rule violations and it was obvious to everyone. This should have been handled when the roster was turned in though.

JohnnyBuck · Post by **JohnnyBuck** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 3:42 pm

Well that just blew up my class A bracket board! In all fairness, can I have a "redo"?