BTHL Forum (Oct00)

Subject:
From:
22Oct2000 2ndYrPlayr
Ben Lomont
03:14pm The rules are only 6 2nd year players right? Easton Dragons peewee A team has 10 out of 16 second year players. Would they deconsidered as a AA team?

From:
1Nov2000 Bruce
05:16pm You are correct in that six second year players are allowed on an "A" team. Any team can petition prior to the start of the season to play at "A" level with more than six. I feel that it a judgement call based upon knowing the players and the level of competitiveness of the league. I think the Easton coach knows that his kids are at an A level even though they are mostly second years. I think their record reflects this.

From:
1Nov2000 Joe Groh
12:31pm The league provides a way an organization can petition to play down despite the number of 2nd yr players are rostered. I'm not sure the details or requirements that have to be met, but your organization should have a league rep who should know or be able to find out.

From:
31Oct2000 From the Outside
11:11pm From their record, they are playing where they belong. Leave the kids be as they are receiving no advantage from this.

From:
30Oct2000 withheld
02:09pm as you can see, rules were meant to be broken

Subject:
From:
16Oct2000 Misc

10:13pm butler county peewee aa need to be given instruction on checking before someone gets seriously injured

From:
27Oct2000 Bob Barker
08:50pm Who ever wrote this letter in regards to how the Butler County aa hockey team cheeks,does not know what they are talking about. The only reason they are saying this is probalby because our hockey team beat them, and they are "SORE LOSERS".

From:
27Oct2000 matt
08:45pm Who ever wrote this letter in regards to how the Butler County aa hockey team cheeks,

From:
20Oct2000 Ronald Ross
12:02pm Unfortunately the person posting this message did not do us the courtesy of adding their name to the posting, (I would have liked to personalized this message). USA Hockey does not emphasize, nor encourage, body checking at any level. USA Hockey prefers the use of "Body contact" as opposed to "Body checking". The fact remains that it is a part of the game and is being taught to the Butler Co PeeWee team. We as and an organization, (and a team) will continue to promote skills development over punishment tactics as directed by USA Hockey. The simple fact of the matter is that kids will be kids, and when things start to degrade in game situations the on-ice officials step in to take control of the game. The Coach should control the bench, and allow the on-ice officials to do their job on the ice. Officals are not perfect, (a lesson learned the hard way, by becomming one), and can't make every call. Learn to live with this fact and life gets a little easier. My sugestion would be to concentrate on what your team is doing, and allow us to do the same. The problems, if any exist, will become apparent as the season progresses. The Hockey Board, Coaches, and Parents will do all in their power to insure the players receive the proper education in body checking. We will however not emphasize body checking as the princapal part of the game. If in the course of the season you wish to speak to me about this matter please feel free to contact me, personally.

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Subject: From: 22Oct2000	2ndYrPlayr Ben Lomont 03:14pm		The rules are only 6 2nd year players right? Easton Dragons peewee A team has 10 out of 16 second year players. Would they deconsidered as a AA team?


	From: 1Nov2000	Bruce 05:16pm		You are correct in that six second year players are allowed on an "A" team. Any team can petition prior to the start of the season to play at "A" level with more than six. I feel that it a judgement call based upon knowing the players and the level of competitiveness of the league. I think the Easton coach knows that his kids are at an A level even though they are mostly second years. I think their record reflects this.
	From: 1Nov2000	Joe Groh 12:31pm		The league provides a way an organization can petition to play down despite the number of 2nd yr players are rostered. I'm not sure the details or requirements that have to be met, but your organization should have a league rep who should know or be able to find out.
	From: 31Oct2000	From the Outside 11:11pm		From their record, they are playing where they belong. Leave the kids be as they are receiving no advantage from this.
	From: 30Oct2000	withheld 02:09pm		as you can see, rules were meant to be broken

Subject: From: 16Oct2000	Misc 10:13pm		butler county peewee aa need to be given instruction on checking before someone gets seriously injured


	From: 27Oct2000	Bob Barker 08:50pm		Who ever wrote this letter in regards to how the Butler County aa hockey team cheeks,does not know what they are talking about. The only reason they are saying this is probalby because our hockey team beat them, and they are "SORE LOSERS".
	From: 27Oct2000	matt 08:45pm		Who ever wrote this letter in regards to how the Butler County aa hockey team cheeks,
	From: 20Oct2000	Ronald Ross 12:02pm		Unfortunately the person posting this message did not do us the courtesy of adding their name to the posting, (I would have liked to personalized this message). USA Hockey does not emphasize, nor encourage, body checking at any level. USA Hockey prefers the use of "Body contact" as opposed to "Body checking". The fact remains that it is a part of the game and is being taught to the Butler Co PeeWee team. We as and an organization, (and a team) will continue to promote skills development over punishment tactics as directed by USA Hockey. The simple fact of the matter is that kids will be kids, and when things start to degrade in game situations the on-ice officials step in to take control of the game. The Coach should control the bench, and allow the on-ice officials to do their job on the ice. Officals are not perfect, (a lesson learned the hard way, by becomming one), and can't make every call. Learn to live with this fact and life gets a little easier. My sugestion would be to concentrate on what your team is doing, and allow us to do the same. The problems, if any exist, will become apparent as the season progresses. The Hockey Board, Coaches, and Parents will do all in their power to insure the players receive the proper education in body checking. We will however not emphasize body checking as the princapal part of the game. If in the course of the season you wish to speak to me about this matter please feel free to contact me, personally.