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Originally posted by webehockey:
In previous years teams didn't "sign up for A or AA". They were placed following the chart by the number of 2nd year players and/or the order in which the team was picked. The overall skill or strength of the team was not taken into consideration. Some teams were in way over their head and some were playing well below their level of play. This will at least allow the teams to compare their strengths and weaknesses to other teams. It will also allow some teams to make a decision whether or not they belong in the Buckeye. Seems like a giant step in the right direction.