Meltdown open schedule available

thunderwolf · Post by **thunderwolf** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:26 am

The schedule is now up at the showcase website.

http://www.showcasehockey.com/league.aspx?league_id=33

I have a question.

What is the difference between the Wales and Campbell division in the 1998 age group? Is one considered a higher level than the other?

InigoMontoya · Post by **InigoMontoya** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:54 am

No Snipers or Grinders?

muckandgrind · Post by **muckandgrind** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:29 pm

InigoMontoya wrote:No Snipers or Grinders?

That's what I mean, if this so-called "Alliance" were in effect, wouldn't they be in there? They were last year.....

InigoMontoya · Post by **InigoMontoya** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:50 pm

Are they playing the next weekend?

muckandgrind · Post by **muckandgrind** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:04 pm

InigoMontoya wrote:Are they playing the next weekend?

In the Invite? Maybe, the brackets haven't been released yet....but last year I know they played in the Open....

iwearmysunglassesatnight · Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:39 pm

The invite level at a few levels maybe disappointing to some.

Judgeandjury · Post by **Judgeandjury** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:59 pm

I know the 99 Snipers are playing in Invite tourneys in Duluth and O'Canada in May.

muckandgrind · Post by **muckandgrind** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 2:59 pm

iwearmysunglassesatnight wrote:The invite level at a few levels maybe disappointing to some.

Aren't they always? Some levels will always have stronger draws than others. But, again, I ask the question....if there is really an "alliance", where are the MM teams?

Judgeandjury · Post by **Judgeandjury** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:07 pm

muckandgrind wrote:
iwearmysunglassesatnight wrote:The invite level at a few levels maybe disappointing to some.
Aren't they always? Some levels will always have stronger draws than others. But, again, I ask the question....if there is really an "alliance", where are the MM teams?

I know Mernie McHockey believes in the alliance or at least uses it as an excuse to pick what kids he'll let into his tourney. Last year the 99 Snipers played in open tourneys and this year they made a switch to invite tourneys.

My buddy sent me the 99 Sniper schedule:

Tourney Schedule:
May 1-3 / Northern Wings tourney - Duluth Minnesota
May 28 - 31 / Lightning tourney - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
June 18-21 / International cup tourney - Blaine, Minnesota
August 20 - 23 / Easton Cup tourney - Blaine, Minnesota

muckandgrind · Post by **muckandgrind** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:12 pm

Judgeandjury wrote:
muckandgrind wrote:
iwearmysunglassesatnight wrote:The invite level at a few levels maybe disappointing to some.
Aren't they always? Some levels will always have stronger draws than others. But, again, I ask the question....if there is really an "alliance", where are the MM teams?
I know Mernie McHockey believes in the alliance or at least uses it as an excuse to pick what kids he'll let into his tourney. Last year the 99 Snipers played in open tourneys and this year they made a switch to invite tourneys.

My buddy sent me the 99 Sniper schedule:

Tourney Schedule:
May 1-3 / Northern Wings tourney - Duluth Minnesota
May 28 - 31 / Lightning tourney - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
June 18-21 / International cup tourney - Blaine, Minnesota
August 20 - 23 / Easton Cup tourney - Blaine, Minnesota

That Easton Cup is the Open tournament, the Invitational is August 13-16. I also don't believe the Northern Wings tourney is invitational, either.

What about the other Sniper and Duece teams?

Judgeandjury · Post by **Judgeandjury** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:17 pm

I think all Deuce teams are playing Invites and the Snipers and Grinders teams all play open tourneys not positive?

Keep in mind that Mernie McHockey makes sure to keep the Deuce parents well informed that their kids are just about ready to make the Machine with a little more work and more clinics. The Deuce teams get a little more perks than the Sniper or grinder teams to make sure Mernie McHockey doesn't lose any Deuce players. Deuce players also pay more to play than Sniper or Grinder kids.

iwearmysunglassesatnight · Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:32 pm

[quote="Judgeandjury"]I think all Deuce teams are playing Invites and the Snipers and Grinders teams all play open tourneys not positive?

Keep in mind that Mernie McHockey makes sure to keep the Deuce parents well informed that their kids are just about ready to make the Machine with a little more work and more clinics. The Deuce teams get a little more perks than the Sniper or grinder teams to make sure Mernie McHockey doesn't lose any Deuce players. Deuce players also pay more to play than Sniper or Grinder kids.[/quote]

Last year you were a Sniper parent. This year as well or have you moved on to the some other team?

Judgeandjury · Post by **Judgeandjury** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:51 pm

iwearmysunglassesatnight wrote:
Judgeandjury wrote:I think all Deuce teams are playing Invites and the Snipers and Grinders teams all play open tourneys not positive?

Keep in mind that Mernie McHockey makes sure to keep the Deuce parents well informed that their kids are just about ready to make the Machine with a little more work and more clinics. The Deuce teams get a little more perks than the Sniper or grinder teams to make sure Mernie McHockey doesn't lose any Deuce players. Deuce players also pay more to play than Sniper or Grinder kids.
Last year you were a Sniper parent. This year as well or have you moved on to the some other team?

Still playing.

boardmember · Post by **boardmember** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:28 pm

Judgeandjury wrote:
iwearmysunglassesatnight wrote:
Judgeandjury wrote:I think all Deuce teams are playing Invites and the Snipers and Grinders teams all play open tourneys not positive?

Keep in mind that Mernie McHockey makes sure to keep the Deuce parents well informed that their kids are just about ready to make the Machine with a little more work and more clinics. The Deuce teams get a little more perks than the Sniper or grinder teams to make sure Mernie McHockey doesn't lose any Deuce players. Deuce players also pay more to play than Sniper or Grinder kids.
Last year you were a Sniper parent. This year as well or have you moved on to the some other team?
Still playing.

Why are you still playing at Mn Made? Your most recent posts or ax grinds are clear signs that you are not happy with the program you are skating at!