No real deal was done here. This was all one organization all along. The Woon Northstars folded in a couple of years ago as they bled players for years being capped at EMHL level play. This is simply a rebranding. Same kind of thing the Islanders did with the Lowell RiverHawks now Islanders West. They won't dictate where you play BUT if a kid does get cut they have a place for you within the 3 teams that will make sense. Solves the Midget problem too having 3 U14 teams now they could consolidate there and be much better. Adding the Midgets now makes them collecting $ from families from age 4 to 18.

It's priced much lower than anything inside 495. I mean what else would you do? Go to the Saints, 95 Giants, Walpole Express? Cleanest Dirty shirt is Providence Hockey Club.

After reading the FAQ's, I don't see how much changes. The are going to have one elite team and 3 Tier 1 teams.

because you are not reading between the lines. Now MS can dictate where youy play. If he wants kids to play elite and maybe mommy or daddy dont want to because of the Coaching (08 Group in particular), well.... you may not have a choice anymore. i know they say thats not the case but come on. If you believe that then i got a bridge to sell ya....

Stop being so dramatic Samantha. Why would he care who is playing where as long as the money keeps pouring in. Also, how many elite level players would choose Tier 1 over the Elite division if they actually had a choice; Maybe a few (at most).

I am not understanding your concern. There is only one elite team within the 3 organizations today.

your obliviousness is the problem. Keep cutting checks.

Heh...just more IROC-Z's with t-tops coming to a FED rink near you

Can someone less of a dbag comment what the core issue is? The three organizations have 1 elite and 3 Tier 1 teams today. What specifically changes?

Nothing but access to form and align newer and better teams all under the same brand.

Basically creating a power vacuum of players in the state to form better teams to battle outside of RI. Creating a brand while making a fortune. It is america and hockey has a huge business side.

nothing changes except the name on the front of the jersey and a brand new shiny track suit

Everyone needs to purchase new gloves,pants,bags,helmets.... That could add up to another $800. When will they have the Jersey reveal party/viewing? Don't forget the club gets a kickback from the fitting/equipment company.

here is the core issue. Teams as they consist now are done. They will move kids around to make "better" teams. So if you played for the Friars and they want that group to be the Black representative (you can only have one) then they will move kids from all three to that team meaning is you were a friar for the last 5 years you may end up playing out of mount because you are now on the silver team with other kids. so now not only is your bender competing for spots but doing so across 3 teams with the hope of landing in the Black division. now some people will be ok with that but the illusion is everyone can stay where they are under a new name. Not going to be the case.

Absolutely is going to be the case.

No way...kids are trying out in each location. Kids from MA that have been playing for the WNS are not going to want to go to Cranston 5 times a week. They try something like that and people will leave in droves. Probably the same for Southern RI kids if they do it in reverse and try to send them North. At the Elite level people will drive all over the place, but with so many Tier 1 (or similar) options in the area, why would you if your kid plays at that level?

That is not correct. All teams will be provided FREE Jerseys, socks and bags for next year. That's right FREE. Only Impact would be Woon players would need new helmets and gloves.

Not that bad then! Thanks for the for clarifying.

if you mean free by way of the tuition increase then i guess your right. Free for everyone but i need another check for the difference in "tuition"

Nothing is free my friend....nothing!