Mass hockey wants to send the best kids to represent the state. Kids get hurt and have obligations so some miss but last out of the 16 that went , 14 were clearly the best kids so I think it was pretty up and up. There will always be some up for discussion.

Compare first year eligibility and former brick teams. It seems as if a lot of kids are on the radar already. There is some turnover between first year eligibility and 3rd year. Go to tryouts, come back for the long weekend of games and enjoy watching your kid play without crazy parents screaming in the stands.