Minor Hockey Talks - Hockey Forum

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:42 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:32 am It seems like if it wasn't posted on instagram, it never happened and if you're not getting mentioned on Instagram, you have a problem. I am disgusted with these hockey tournament organizers who are constantly putting up posts of the 'BEST 2014's out there' and the 'BEST 2013's in NORTH AMERICA'. I am noticing a particular group that is doing this that seemed to just look at the brick tournament stats, found the top point scorers and sent out a bunch of invites to create some 'elite' camp. REALLY? that's your job? That's how you find 'talent'? Do you think those players will still be playing the same way this June when the camp takes place??

Parents of course fall right into this. Oh sure I'll pay $620 bucks plus a flight and hotel stay so my 10/11 year old can attend.

I guess anyone who doesn't get the invite to these events should just find a new sport to play? I mean only the 'best' 10 year olds should feel special. Anyone who is worth inviting at 10 should realize how special they are. Everyone else can eat sh*t. I truly see these types of event ruining youth hockey. They cause animosity amongst parents, coaches, make people feel bad, make other people like their kid is going to the NHL. It seems to get worse and worse every year.

It would be nice if these types of invites/selections were kept private. I mean does anyone ever think about how the kids that don't get the invites to these events might feel? Nah.

Well my kid didn’t get invited but I’m not insecure enough to let it bug me. Those kids are all much, much better than your kid at hockey. Find another another sport if can’t handle it.
And no, your kid won’t magically become a player on their level when he gets a couple years older. If he’s not shining now, he never will.

Grow a pair and STFU.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:32 am It seems like if it wasn't posted on instagram, it never happened and if you're not getting mentioned on Instagram, you have a problem. I am disgusted with these hockey tournament organizers who are constantly putting up posts of the 'BEST 2014's out there' and the 'BEST 2013's in NORTH AMERICA'. I am noticing a particular group that is doing this that seemed to just look at the brick tournament stats, found the top point scorers and sent out a bunch of invites to create some 'elite' camp. REALLY? that's your job? That's how you find 'talent'? Do you think those players will still be playing the same way this June when the camp takes place??

Parents of course fall right into this. Oh sure I'll pay $620 bucks plus a flight and hotel stay so my 10/11 year old can attend.

I guess anyone who doesn't get the invite to these events should just find a new sport to play? I mean only the 'best' 10 year olds should feel special. Anyone who is worth inviting at 10 should realize how special they are. Everyone else can eat sh*t. I truly see these types of event ruining youth hockey. They cause animosity amongst parents, coaches, make people feel bad, make other people like their kid is going to the NHL. It seems to get worse and worse every year.

It would be nice if these types of invites/selections were kept private. I mean does anyone ever think about how the kids that don't get the invites to these events might feel? Nah.

Sorry don’t share your opinion.
It’s ok for a kid to not get invited or not win.
I’m not a fan of the participation medal.
I feel it devalues hard work and am afraid of the work ethic it teaches kids

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:51 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:42 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:32 am It seems like if it wasn't posted on instagram, it never happened and if you're not getting mentioned on Instagram, you have a problem. I am disgusted with these hockey tournament organizers who are constantly putting up posts of the 'BEST 2014's out there' and the 'BEST 2013's in NORTH AMERICA'. I am noticing a particular group that is doing this that seemed to just look at the brick tournament stats, found the top point scorers and sent out a bunch of invites to create some 'elite' camp. REALLY? that's your job? That's how you find 'talent'? Do you think those players will still be playing the same way this June when the camp takes place??

Parents of course fall right into this. Oh sure I'll pay $620 bucks plus a flight and hotel stay so my 10/11 year old can attend.

I guess anyone who doesn't get the invite to these events should just find a new sport to play? I mean only the 'best' 10 year olds should feel special. Anyone who is worth inviting at 10 should realize how special they are. Everyone else can eat sh*t. I truly see these types of event ruining youth hockey. They cause animosity amongst parents, coaches, make people feel bad, make other people like their kid is going to the NHL. It seems to get worse and worse every year.

It would be nice if these types of invites/selections were kept private. I mean does anyone ever think about how the kids that don't get the invites to these events might feel? Nah.

Well my kid didn’t get invited but I’m not insecure enough to let it bug me. Those kids are all much, much better than your kid at hockey. Find another another sport if can’t handle it.
And no, your kid won’t magically become a player on their level when he gets a couple years older. If he’s not shining now, he never will.

Grow a pair and STFU.

Contact will knock some of that shine off, guaranteed.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:32 am It seems like if it wasn't posted on instagram, it never happened and if you're not getting mentioned on Instagram, you have a problem. I am disgusted with these hockey tournament organizers who are constantly putting up posts of the 'BEST 2014's out there' and the 'BEST 2013's in NORTH AMERICA'. I am noticing a particular group that is doing this that seemed to just look at the brick tournament stats, found the top point scorers and sent out a bunch of invites to create some 'elite' camp. REALLY? that's your job? That's how you find 'talent'? Do you think those players will still be playing the same way this June when the camp takes place??

Parents of course fall right into this. Oh sure I'll pay $620 bucks plus a flight and hotel stay so my 10/11 year old can attend.

I guess anyone who doesn't get the invite to these events should just find a new sport to play? I mean only the 'best' 10 year olds should feel special. Anyone who is worth inviting at 10 should realize how special they are. Everyone else can eat sh*t. I truly see these types of event ruining youth hockey. They cause animosity amongst parents, coaches, make people feel bad, make other people like their kid is going to the NHL. It seems to get worse and worse every year.

It would be nice if these types of invites/selections were kept private. I mean does anyone ever think about how the kids that don't get the invites to these events might feel? Nah.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 2:37 pm I am all for Instagram and sites like these ones. Trying to chart that right course for the best possible minor hockey experience for my kid. He and us have big dreams that does not end in beer league at age 17 .. maybe beer lead in his thirties. Great to play high level hockey well past high school. To be the best, learn from the best, practice with the best and work harder than the best. Next stop, Div 1 Scholarship.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 1:12 pm We have a friend who really didnt emerge as a hockey player until he turned 15. He recently went to nationals camp, goes to a prestigious well known prep school for hockey, etc. He didn't do the Brick or have parents who posted online about every tournament he participated in since age 7. There isn't a word uttered about him on the internet until now, when it matters, and that's probably how it should be.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 2:50 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 1:12 pm We have a friend who really didnt emerge as a hockey player until he turned 15. He recently went to nationals camp, goes to a prestigious well known prep school for hockey, etc. He didn't do the Brick or have parents who posted online about every tournament he participated in since age 7. There isn't a word uttered about him on the internet until now, when it matters, and that's probably how it should be.

Agree with this, let their work talk for itself! Well known fact - crazy parents can’t derail a kid.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:19 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:42 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 11:32 am It seems like if it wasn't posted on instagram, it never happened and if you're not getting mentioned on Instagram, you have a problem. I am disgusted with these hockey tournament organizers who are constantly putting up posts of the 'BEST 2014's out there' and the 'BEST 2013's in NORTH AMERICA'. I am noticing a particular group that is doing this that seemed to just look at the brick tournament stats, found the top point scorers and sent out a bunch of invites to create some 'elite' camp. REALLY? that's your job? That's how you find 'talent'? Do you think those players will still be playing the same way this June when the camp takes place??

Parents of course fall right into this. Oh sure I'll pay $620 bucks plus a flight and hotel stay so my 10/11 year old can attend.

I guess anyone who doesn't get the invite to these events should just find a new sport to play? I mean only the 'best' 10 year olds should feel special. Anyone who is worth inviting at 10 should realize how special they are. Everyone else can eat sh*t. I truly see these types of event ruining youth hockey. They cause animosity amongst parents, coaches, make people feel bad, make other people like their kid is going to the NHL. It seems to get worse and worse every year.

It would be nice if these types of invites/selections were kept private. I mean does anyone ever think about how the kids that don't get the invites to these events might feel? Nah.

Well my kid didn’t get invited but I’m not insecure enough to let it bug me. Those kids are all much, much better than your kid at hockey. Find another another sport if can’t handle it.
And no, your kid won’t magically become a player on their level when he gets a couple years older. If he’s not shining now, he never will.

Grow a pair and STFU.

If you really believe that, you have no experience in youth hockey. The "stars" of 10 year old hockey are rarely, and I mean, RARELY, the same stars of 14 and up hockey. But enjoy feeling good now buddy, because it'll be over before you know it.