The Nationals at large bids come out in March, typically after the other regions’ qualification tournaments that take place in March. Mass/New England, along with MN, are the only ones decided in the fall because of the split season model. The at large bids follow myhockeyrankings pretty closely, but not exactly.
If bids were decided today, Mount 15’s would likely get last bid. Mount 16’s would make it, and South Kent has good shot.
have to consider who is and isn't eligible for Nationals.
Gentry is not eligible (at least they weren't last year) and at certain age groups/levels, MN Blades usually aren't eligible.
last year, Whalers and Rats both made it at U15, and Yale/South Kent at U18, so definitely it's possible....but it's almost a guarantee that 2-3 Michigan teams get at-large bids in most age groups.
Coaching change @ SKS U16 after an early exit this weekend.
Not qualifying for Nationals last year coupled with seeing Yale in the finals last year and being beaten by MFR this year in New Englands, 2 teams in their backyard, certainly hurt his credentials. Guess it shows they couldn't just try to emulate what the coaches who left did.
Coaching change @ SKS U16 after an early exit this weekend.
Not qualifying for Nationals last year coupled with seeing Yale in the finals last year and being beaten by MFR this year in New Englands, 2 teams in their backyard, certainly hurt his credentials. Guess it shows they couldn't just try to emulate what the coaches who left did.
coaches who left didnt win u15 or u16 at mount either.
Hutcheon is a solid guy. He did well with the 15s and will do well with the 16s until they find whomever they need to find in Operations, Coaching, wherever.
Hutcheon is a solid guy. He did well with the 15s and will do well with the 16s until they find whomever they need to find in Operations, Coaching, wherever.
He is not the coach of the 15s. He was moved to 18s.