I think Lovell gets along fine with BJT and SSK, it's just everyone in the EHF that is scared to play him and refuses to work with the new giant that would stand in the way

Let's not get crazy. BA has made its reputation by dodging good teams and tournaments for years.

But how can you say that when it's EHF policy that their Elite teams aren't allowed to play E9 teams? EHF doesnt allow their Elite teams to participate in the Warriors Labor Day tourney because its packed with E9 teams. EHF doesnt allow E9 teams (unless they're in the bottom half) into their EHF Invitational, to protect themselves from a loss. The only time they have a chance to play each other, because of the EHF's disallowance, if in the Super Series events. BA 07 Elite entered the Merrimack Super Series where they were hoping to play the Islanders 07s. Guess what, IHC didn't schedule them against each other out of fear of losing. So, think twice before you say that BA is dodging EHF teams, and take a look at how the EHF forbids their teams to play BA so that they can preserve the misconceived notion that EHF is superior. All of the BA coaches played at a high level and are buddies with EHF elite coaches from their playing days. They'd love to play. EHF forbids it, Lovell isn't dodging it.

This has been confirmed. Spoke to a highly reliable source that this is now in the works. It will be a North Division and a South Division in the USPHL Youth. Each division will play within that division for three weekends a month. The fourth weekend will be a travel weekend where the visiting teams will either travel or host.

Announcement will be forthcoming.

The sticking point currently is that the teams are required to provide bus transportation per insurance policies. This goes all the way from U10 and up. "Regional teams that travel must provide safe and adequate transportation"

Once the bus situation is worked out, there will be an announcement.

This is one of the reason's RG purchased a Q bid; so that this new league would have at least 1 bid to the tournament. Smart move once again.

I'm in the insurance business and there is nothing that would prohibit this. If parents sign a waiver they can take their kids. No way a bus clause is getting in the way of this.

What if it was a van? Can they get past the bus clause with a van? Like those super Mercedes or something similar?

Let's go play hockey!

be a good reporter and quote your source then since its so legit. and if those teams are going then good riddance. most of those programs are about to get sold anyway.

A good reporter will never give up their source!

Not defending the poster who confirmed but I also heard something similar. Not as concrete as the prior poster just some "on the glass" banter but this does make sense. The only thing that doesn't is the so called bus clause. I don't get that.

Guy named Gary

Lovell absolutely dodged playing in big tournaments. You rarely see them in a super series or any worthy tournaments..not one silver stick...shanahan...nothing. His 02 team hid for years.

Your kid would have exposed them!!!!!

Anytime a new league (or program) is formed you need USA Hockey approval. You submit your application, it goes under review, then you are asked to present your case/rules/blah blah blah. This process takes many months. No such application has been submitted, so ain't happening for next year. Sorry Rumorville, you need some other BS to talk about.

I think the idea is to break away from USA Hockey just as their new Jr League has done! Frankly, not sure why anybody really needs USA hockey? They really don't do much for the majority of players and organizations anyway.

Maybe this exodus will encourage others to do the same

Youth hockey was good about 25 years ago when kids played town and then the real elite players were selected to play for there District represented team in the Mass Select League or in the Original Metro Boston League. There was never more than 15-20 "Elite" "Select" or "AAA" programs. Now there are 40+!!! Chew on that for a second.

Someone always stands to profit from the unrealistic dreams of others.

And we all have a lot more money than our parents and need a place to spend it.

In most instances we don't have more, we just spend more! Our parents didn't spend much when we were kids and now sitting large!

We just give our kids everything they want but this is a tipicvfor a different forum

Not looking to add to the drama but I have a buddy who's brother-in-law works with a guy familiar with National Bus Sales. He said a certain high-profile person with ties to the EHF as well as the USPHL was inquiring about at 2010 Thomas HDX, seats 44 and has 150K on the clock. He specifically asked if they could color match paint if he brought in a jersey.

So I'm not sayin this a go but this is not just a coincidence either. You tell me this ain't happenin.

So your cousins, uncles , brothers , friend herd it from a guy, while standing in line at D&D that someone in a bus company asked about a bus? Right.....

07 Islanders are going to the GTHL

Vanilla nut taps...

Hahahahahaha

Agreed, and seriously, Top Gun? what a joke.

So we could have more divisions:
Ehhhh Division with 2 teams
OOOF Division with 6 teams
Solid Division with 2 teams
then you would be happy right?
2 best recoreds in OOOF play the 2 Ehhhh teams and winners play Solid. This makes sense. Great idea. I hate youth sports

Good evening Freaks! It's RG in the house. Only thing going Kaboom is my l××d on your face. Pipe down D board losers

Just got home from practice and heard this league is happening. Wow. Would hate to be on the outside looking in on this.

Will this new league have an All-Star game like the EHF?

Yes, all star game at each age group. Only the best kids invited - similar to the current EHF all star game that happens every March. Rumor is they're taking the best of the EHF rules / engagements.

1) All Star game;
2) Only allowed to play against opponents in the new USPHL HPYHL - no playing E9, or EHF;
3) With the exception of this year, tryouts will be before Christmas so the second half of the season is really uncomfortable in the locker room for parents who are moving on and those that don't want to make eye contact;
4) also similar to the current EHF, there will be a posted ranking for each player in the league that changes week to week. The difference is that it will be posted publicly, not like the current EHF player ranking which is only available to coaches.

I just hope they can get past the bus clause to make this work.

All-Star = "Coaches Kid"

See item #4 above. The kid has to be ranked accordingly. Not necessarily coaches kid.

Take "all star" roster when released. Compare with coaches names from league there will be lots of similarities.

I am glad that the All-Star game will continue.

I am simply happy that my son is rostered on an EHF team. The reality is that if he couldn't play EHF hockey, he would have played soccer instead.

So as you can imagine, it was the honor of our lifetimes when he was selected for the EHF All-Stars.

Happy New Year and onward and upward!

My son has never been an EHF All-Star and yet he is in the starting lineup of all his prep school games. How can this be?

u guys are hilarious. but why are you still on the youth board with a preppie?

mom's got skills

Tournament on the Cape this weekend. Waiting for my "Town" kid's practice.
The tournament ran longer than expected.
Finals, an EHF team against a "Town" team from New York.
02' Level the EHF team was terrible. No puck movement, standing still and lack of any defense. Goalie was very good, "Gabe" they were yelling. No he is not my kid! Yes they did make it to the finals, but I am glad I did not have to watch that all weekend.
I know not all the EHF teams are like this but it just goes to show if you have some money you can get your kid on a team.
It seems to be very watered down.
Just to have some fathers say their kid plays in the EHF with their buddies at work.
Letters do not mean too much!

First, letters do mean a lot (or too much as referenced above). That's why "they" are starting the USPHLHPY Division. You'll have USPHLHPYDN and USPHLHPYDS. If its a good product you may end up with USPHLHPYDE and USPHLHPYDW. SO letters do mean something...especially on a league tracksuit.

I agree with the money statement from the posters above. If you have money (or a bus or a van) and can move past the so called "bus clause" to get this league going, you will really impress your buddies at work.

I also have an 04 and couldnt resist..shame on me.