Does anyone know anything about the placement chart that the Buckeye league uses to place 2nd year players relative to association size?
Word is, there will be some more "tightening" of policy thereby significantly restricting the number of 2nd years on A teams.
Our organization will struggle if they do. We have alarge number of 92s ,but very few 93s. In an affort to achieve parity, the Buckeye may severely limit the number of kids who can play travel hockey. I understand the need for the restrictions, but it may be beginning to backfire.
The sooner we can get to birth year classifications the better. IMHO

HockeyDad2,

Please e-mail me at icer9fan@yahoo.com

I coached the 92 SMAHL Buckeye team, may have some interesting news for you.

How competitive does the Pee Wee AA look this season for Buckeye? Is there anyway to tell?

Hard to say as most of the "A" teams had a split of first year and second year players.

This allows for a big change in the make-up of a team.

Icer9fan - I never heard back from you re: new information.

Crosscheck - Pee wee AA should be wide open. I heard the number 1 team from Cincy will forego the Buckeye and play independant. Look for strong teams from Butler County and Cols Bluejackets.

Word is 92 Checkers are going Buckeye, got shut out of CSDHL and do not want to play MAHL.

HockeyDad2,

Actually thought you were a TOYHA dad. Some interesting going ons up here in Toledo with the 92's and wanted to let you know about the potential shake up and pick your brain for your thoughts. Sorry, but I have to wait for more definitive confirmation before I post the issue on here.

Plan on talking to the Commish tonight and go from there. Will let all know ASAP and is prudent.

Sorry Icer9fan it is 10:20 and I just got finished with a few things I needed to get done. I didnt want to call too late not knowing what time you get up in the morning. I will give you call tomorrow. Hockeydad2004 is the TOYHA dad you were thinking of. Thanks for the spreadsheet info. I love to see stats