We got a pretty good sample size...Here are the results;
Link to the questions: https://goo.gl/forms/SXmJI4FOwYTSnHHn2
How Do You Judge A Successful Season?
90% said improving skills
What Can Be Done To Make The Game Safer?
Split
29% Better enforcement of the rules
37% More emphasis placed on respect and sportsmanship
24% Emphasize concussion prevention and Heads Up Hockey
What Should Be Done To Make Hockey More Popular?
73% said cut cost
What’s The Biggest Issue In The Game Today?
17% Win-at-all-cost mentality by adults
19% Focus on the level of play - AAA vs…
19% Rising Cost
17% Politics
The Boston Bruins do enough to grow the game in the state?
59% said no
Do you believe within five to ten years, you will the number of rinks increase or decrease?
46% said new rinks will be built, none will close
Do you believe within five to ten years, the following will be gone from the game of hockey?
59% fighting will be gone at every level
Do you believe within five to ten years,the number of youth and high school teams will increase or decrease?
46% believe the number of teams will decrease
What prevents families from signing up their kid for ice hockey?
98% said cost
Do you think the State needs more or less AAA teams?
81% said less
Do you think Mites should be playing full or half ice?
49% said split games and practices
The State of Illinois Allows 4 AAA teams per level - Should this state adapt the same rule?
42% No, 34% Yes
What Makes A Good Coach?
29% Knowledge 27% doesn't yell 20% integrity
What Makes A Bad Coach?
71% doesn't teach
In Minnesota, High School Hockey is the primary focus, should Massachusetts start Elite Fall League before High School season begins and focus on High School Hockey
39% start elite league with 8 teams 29% keep status quo
Head Contact Penalty Should be...
61% 2 and 5 for head,29% 5 Minute Major and Game Ejection