NHL '09 - '10 Thread

Ahbroody · 05-01-2010, 05:07 PM

http://news.therecord.com/article/629923
was thinking about this kid the other day and found this article.

for those of you with kids, if they were good enoug would you want them to play college hockey or major jrs and why?

I lean towards college because they get an education.

Bruins Fan · 05-01-2010, 05:15 PM

Go Bruins, the overtime period was awesome

Eleven · 05-01-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahbroody

http://news.therecord.com/article/629923
was thinking about this kid the other day and found this article.

for those of you with kids, if they were good enoug would you want them to play college hockey or major jrs and why?

I lean towards college because they get an education.

My son's coach's entire philosophy is to gear the boys for Junior or College hockey. He follows the ADM (American Development Model supplied by USA Hockey). He grew up and played Junior hockey in Sweden, and says their development program is very similar to the ADM.

Our boys are all 1998 birth years, which makes them Peewee Majors next season. Last season they played Tier II hockey and ended up the year ranked 11th in the USA.

All in all, we would rather he play college hockey, for the overall experience. We know the odds of any given kid to make the NHL, but getting a college scholarship is much more in reach.

Junior players usually live with host families, and serve 'community service' for the opportunity to play Junior hockey. My kids team switched organizations for next year and this new organization utilizes its Junior A players to help out with coaching the elite level youth teams as part of their community service.

They both have rewards I am sure, but I think College is the way to go unless you are a superstar like Crosby, which we all know only happens once in a generation or so.

hockeydad · 05-02-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ahbroody

http://news.therecord.com/article/629923
was thinking about this kid the other day and found this article.

for those of you with kids, if they were good enoug would you want them to play college hockey or major jrs and why?

I lean towards college because they get an education.

I don't post lately but thought I'd jump in here. In the OHL teams will pay for a kids education after they have graduated(so to speak). If a player does 3 years with a team they will pay for 3 years education. It would definitely depend on the maturity level of the kid. Can you imagine a 16 year old kid in Sudbury without his family? A lot of kids who play university hockey in Ontario have already played in the O.
There are players here in St. Catharines who play Junior B until their scholarships start in NCAA. Here is a boy that played here. http://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca/A...aspx?e=2558394
They can get into trouble wherever they go.

mithrilG60 · 05-03-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hockeydad

I don't post lately but thought I'd jump in here. In the OHL teams will pay for a kids education after they have graduated(so to speak). If a player does 3 years with a team they will pay for 3 years education.

The WHL does the same, but I believe it's actually 4 years. Not too bad a deal, play 4 full years of junior and then if you don't make it up to the NHL your undergrad is paid for.

Ahbroody · 05-03-2010, 02:43 PM

figured I would weigh in on the Sharks Wings game. Didnt see all of it. That said I was happy to see the Sharks keep home ice advantage as the odds are against them to grab a game in the Joe. Their record in the Joe is horrible so it will be suprising to see them get a win there. If they can it would likely spell doom for Det. I also see this series now having the potential to go 7 games if the Sharks dont get lucky and end it early. In order for that not to happen the Wings would need to take 4 straight and that just isnt to likely. In a 7 game series I still think the wings experience will end up winning the day as they just dont ever seem to panic. The question is though can the Sharks end it early.

Detroit spent 1/3 of the game in the box lastnight taking a lot of stick related penalties. Babcock said the Wings would now be much more careful with their sticks. I wonder though if penalties are a result of fatigue as I see some players using their sticks instead of their feet. You could also see some frustration as Stuart went after Pavs. With all that said Datsyuk is a friggin stud. He has impressed the hell out of me with his ability to dangle and skate. I think he would get a lot more attention if not for Crosby and Ovi. I dont think hes as physical or strong on his skates on the boards as either, but in the open ice he is deadly. His combination of skating and dangling seems to freeze players trying to stop him. Holmstrom is a monster in front of the net. It looks like the Sharks have decided to let him stand their and attempt to shut down any feeds to him instead of putting a man on him. I hope this works. Lindstrom continues to roll also even at age 40.

As to the win

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05-01-2010, 05:07 PM	#1
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread http://news.therecord.com/article/629923 was thinking about this kid the other day and found this article. for those of you with kids, if they were good enoug would you want them to play college hockey or major jrs and why? I lean towards college because they get an education.

05-01-2010, 05:15 PM	#2
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread Go Bruins, the overtime period was awesome __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

05-03-2010, 02:43 PM	#6
Ahbroody Daddy x 4 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: San Jose Posts: 3,708 Trading: (53)	Re: NHL '09 - '10 Thread figured I would weigh in on the Sharks Wings game. Didnt see all of it. That said I was happy to see the Sharks keep home ice advantage as the odds are against them to grab a game in the Joe. Their record in the Joe is horrible so it will be suprising to see them get a win there. If they can it would likely spell doom for Det. I also see this series now having the potential to go 7 games if the Sharks dont get lucky and end it early. In order for that not to happen the Wings would need to take 4 straight and that just isnt to likely. In a 7 game series I still think the wings experience will end up winning the day as they just dont ever seem to panic. The question is though can the Sharks end it early. Detroit spent 1/3 of the game in the box lastnight taking a lot of stick related penalties. Babcock said the Wings would now be much more careful with their sticks. I wonder though if penalties are a result of fatigue as I see some players using their sticks instead of their feet. You could also see some frustration as Stuart went after Pavs. With all that said Datsyuk is a friggin stud. He has impressed the hell out of me with his ability to dangle and skate. I think he would get a lot more attention if not for Crosby and Ovi. I dont think hes as physical or strong on his skates on the boards as either, but in the open ice he is deadly. His combination of skating and dangling seems to freeze players trying to stop him. Holmstrom is a monster in front of the net. It looks like the Sharks have decided to let him stand their and attempt to shut down any feeds to him instead of putting a man on him. I hope this works. Lindstrom continues to roll also even at age 40. As to the win :