Putting aside the fact that 11 year olds are not playing real hockey yet. These particular 11 year olds are not at the top of their sport, they are playing rechockey, like rec softball is not MLB. No point in this discussion unless it makes you feel better dad.
You are on the Youth section of the Ice Hockey Dboard, reading and replying to subject 06 Silver for what reason exactly or is it to open our minds and educate us with your vast knowledge?
Just wait until they play tag up offsides, take slap shots, check each other and play with and against older kids. Your kid will be fine no longer playing but you'll be devastated, where's my return in investment! He got screwed by the coach! Enjoy the ride
Putting aside the fact that 11 year olds are not playing real hockey yet. These particular 11 year olds are not at the top of their sport, they are playing rechockey, like rec softball is not MLB. No point in this discussion unless it makes you feel better dad.
Silver can get kids ready to play some varsity high school at a decent D2 or D3 school.
Elite, white, black, silver, etc.
Highs school is the end of the road for most of these kids.
Putting aside the fact that 11 year olds are not playing real hockey yet. These particular 11 year olds are not at the top of their sport, they are playing rechockey, like rec softball is not MLB. No point in this discussion unless it makes you feel better dad.
Silver can get kids ready to play some varsity high school at a decent D2 or D3 school.
Elite, white, black, silver, etc.
Highs school is the end of the road for most of these kids.
So, since it's the end of the year for most kids, I guess it's ok no matter where they play