Yes, but decided not to go. Sense was it's a bit early for an '03 and heard it's used more as a moneymaker. Will likely go next year (assuming our son gets the invite) when it's closer to '03 draft time. Did we make a mistake in choosing not to send our son?
I'd say yes it was your second mistake. Your first mistake is worrying about $ and the cost of something; after all it's youth hockey, didn't anyone tell you?
I'd say yes it was your second mistake. Your first mistake is worrying about $ and the cost of something; after all it's youth hockey, didn't anyone tell you?
Everything in hockey is a money grab. That doesn't mean everything is a waste of money.
Getting your son into the USHL at 17/18/19 should be a priority. It is a legit league, a required step for pretty much every player that has aspirations to play D1 in college. Maybe your kid never gets there. Doesn't mean you shouldn't try.
Now, you CAN send your kid too soon. He has to be ready to play against the best in the country. If he can't, don't send him, at least not yet. But, look to send him sooner or later, if he wants to play hockey after HS.