Im going to use the F word! Fun! Years of EHF Elite Hockey, Midget FS Hockey, and now its just not Fun anymore.
Nobody comes to watch U16 USPHL Hockey other than parents, even the showcases are weak. It was good run for my son, but hes ready to move on, play with some friends, and that will be it. Good luck to the dreamers out there, keep plugging away. This is Anon, signing off for the last time.:kissing_heart:
Don't sign off, post some of your experiences to the youth board and help the 08 parents understand what is going to happen with their kids in a few short years. What is the point to gaining insight & wisdom if you won't share?
I thought playing was the fun part, didn't realize it was about who was watching.
Enjoy gawking at all the puck bunnies at your local D-II HS games. Don't let your wife see your eyes stray.
Your right, playing is part of the fun but by the time a kid is 16/17 the entire experience should be fun and if he isn’t having a good time where he is why not give HS a shot.
Good for your kid, hope he enjoys it.