Search found 4 matches

by Hock1239
Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Private School Trash talk thread
Replies: 1022
Views: 271203

In my mind enrollement size is the best but not the only indicator of how competitive teams will be. Also, how much the geographical area in the public school and the private school value hockey relative to other options impacts it as well. So if you split the class system equally based on enrolleme...
by Hock1239
Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:07 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Private School Trash talk thread
Replies: 1022
Views: 271203

I think the real question that needs to be answered is whether or not the MSHL should change its policies about the class system. Obiviously, teams such as STA see an advantage in staying in class A longer than most people consider fair. I am unfamiliar with alternative options but 3 come to mind. E...
by Hock1239
Tue Feb 26, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Private School Trash talk thread
Replies: 1022
Views: 271203

I was not defending whether or not they should have moved up earlier. They are not making a decision based upon what is fair for other teams but what is best for their program. Given that they want to have a hockey program that will be successful now and in the future. They must of thought staying i...
by Hock1239
Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:18 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Private School Trash talk thread
Replies: 1022
Views: 271203

The reason why sta waited to opt up is success is harder to sustain at private schools. Private schools compete with other private schools for students. A family looking to send their kid whose good at hockey and wishes to develop will consider a schools hockey program as one of the top priorities. ...