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The shift from youth to HS is a year earlier for girls than boys. U13 would make sense. U7, then U9, then U11, then U13, then U19 to capture the oldest. The U13 would be 7 and 8 graders, which is perfect. It is 6 and 7 now. U11 would be 5 and 6 graders. Not completely perfect, since most 6th are mid...

It is no secret in Wayzata that this team has peaked. Good coaches know when to make their exit. Youth program is large in numbers but not winning much. They won't contribute too much in future yrs. Lost players each year to privates and now oe too. The decline is evident. <p></p><i></i>

U14 is almost all 8th grade every where you look. It is just not viable, and numbers are decreasing. Almost all 9th grade go to their JV, unless you live in Edina or White Bear Lk. <br><br>Maybe we should do something radical (think outside the box) and after U12 make it just one level - U19. That i...

well chuckslim, now 3 of those 8th graders in that post by PAM are starting players for their high schools varsity so yes, I would say the age doesn't matter, they are varsity players and good ones too <p></p><i></i>

From the 2005 thread "heard a prominent west metro job will be posting soon, it's sad to see that the coaching carousel will be starting soon."<br><br><br>that would be the coach at Wayzata hanging it up after this season, or so I heard <p></p><i></i>

There's 1-2 8th graders on a lot of varsity rosters this year that I have seen. And a few of them are 1st line players too. Why would an 8th grade goalie be too young to plaay varsity? <p></p><i></i>

It is January and the minnesota selects teams are forming. for those older girls, does the ndp get started around now too?<br><br>Question, who picks the girls for NDP phase 1? Do high school coaches nominate or can youth coaches too, since some u14 could be 91's and be eligible for the 15-16 group?...

So where's the harm in discussing girl's hockey at all levels? Youth teams are producing some fine players all over the state, more of the younger girls are displacing the older on those varsity rosters each year now.<br><br>In girls they can play varsity and, yeah, they can be on the first line in ...

I agree it is not good to spread rumor. Reference to player removed from post. <br><br>No one I sat with knew which girls were suspended. They had been talking to Blake parents and knew there were some, the inference was made that those not there were part of the incident, but yes that may not be ac...

I agree it is not good to spread rumor. Reference to player removed from post. <br><br>No one I sat with knew which girls were suspended. They had been talking to Blake parents and knew there were some, the inference was made that those not there were part of the incident, but yes that may not be ac...

Saw Edina vs Blake game Sat<br><br>Blake was missing several players caught for controlled substances - does anyone know what happened, how many or how long they are suspended?<br><br>They were lucky to tie Edina they only had 13 dressed and played maybe 9-10 of them whole game.<br><br>This team wil...

Saw Edina vs Blake game Sat<br><br>Blake was missing several players caught for controlled substances - does anyone know what happened, how many or how long they are suspended?<br><br>They were lucky to tie Edina they only had 13 dressed and played maybe 9-10 of them whole game.<br><br>This team wil...

One more opening filled - Andy Brink is now Chaska girl's varsity coach. Now that is an interesting choice since he has never coached either a girl or boy varsity team b4? Young guy to fill the shoes of experienced Chuck Nichols. Tryouts only three weeks away. will be fun to watch. <p></p><i></i>

One more opening filled - Andy Brink is now Chaska girl's varsity coach. Now that is an interesting choice since he has never coached either a girl or boy varsity team b4? Young guy to fill the shoes of experienced Chuck Nichols. Tryouts only three weeks away. will be fun to watch. <p></p><i></i>

These may be 2009/2010/2011 not sure on all but some great young ones to watch, most are at Int'l Cup this weekend:<br><br>Rose Alleva (Red Wing HS) played varsity as 7th grader last year, sweet D with the best hands, this one can kill an entire penalty all by herself playing keepaway<br><br>Cara Jo...