Minor Hockey Talks - Hockey Forum

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.

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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:29 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:23 pm I'm curious - for the kids who are 15 and older (like when it really starts to matter) are they getting found through flashy videos on instagram? How are scouts finding kids of that age these days ? through schools they attend or teams they are on?

https://changingthegameproject.com/is-s ... xperience/

As somebody with a kid who is nearing the draft I can tell you one thing. None of these tournaments in the spring/summer have any relevance on your kids hockey. They are cash grabs for trainers and ego massages for dads with bloated wallets.
No scout has ever said ‘I really like this player at 16 but he didn’t play in the best of the best or whatever bs tournament at 13 yo. Don’t fall for the hard sell on these tournaments. You’re invited to tryout if you’re on the email list and you make the team if you’re willing to pony up the $$$$. That’s all it is.

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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.

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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.

You just showed everyone that you never played sports.
That’s a stupid excuse to try and convince yourself that your kid who sucks at hockey will one day be good. Spoiler Alert! He won’t.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 4:43 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:40 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:29 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:23 pm I'm curious - for the kids who are 15 and older (like when it really starts to matter) are they getting found through flashy videos on instagram? How are scouts finding kids of that age these days ? through schools they attend or teams they are on?

https://changingthegameproject.com/is-s ... xperience/

As somebody with a kid who is nearing the draft I can tell you one thing. None of these tournaments in the spring/summer have any relevance on your kids hockey. They are cash grabs for trainers and ego massages for dads with bloated wallets.
No scout has ever said ‘I really like this player at 16 but he didn’t play in the best of the best or whatever bs tournament at 13 yo. Don’t fall for the hard sell on these tournaments. You’re invited to tryout if you’re on the email list and you make the team if you’re willing to pony up the $$$$. That’s all it is.

You have no idea what you’re talking about.

Pretty obvious that it’s a couple of jealous losers on here typing to themselves over and over.

Your kids didn’t get an invite to whatever tournament because they aren’t good enough. Full stop.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 5:09 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 4:40 pm

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.

You just showed everyone that you never played sports.
That’s a stupid excuse to try and convince yourself that your kid who sucks at hockey will one day be good. Spoiler Alert! He won’t.

You sound worried lol.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 5:13 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 4:43 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:40 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:29 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 12:23 pm I'm curious - for the kids who are 15 and older (like when it really starts to matter) are they getting found through flashy videos on instagram? How are scouts finding kids of that age these days ? through schools they attend or teams they are on?

https://changingthegameproject.com/is-s ... xperience/

As somebody with a kid who is nearing the draft I can tell you one thing. None of these tournaments in the spring/summer have any relevance on your kids hockey. They are cash grabs for trainers and ego massages for dads with bloated wallets.
No scout has ever said ‘I really like this player at 16 but he didn’t play in the best of the best or whatever bs tournament at 13 yo. Don’t fall for the hard sell on these tournaments. You’re invited to tryout if you’re on the email list and you make the team if you’re willing to pony up the $$$$. That’s all it is.

You have no idea what you’re talking about.

Pretty obvious that it’s a couple of jealous losers on here typing to themselves over and over.

Your kids didn’t get an invite to whatever tournament because they aren’t good enough. Full stop.

so my kid played in the Brick this past year (i guess he's good enough for something) and I can't say we've received invites to much of anything outside local stuff. He doesn't have an instagram account...is that the problem? Exactly how do these program circus tournament folks get a hold of people's emails?

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 6:52 pm So wait, people here are upset that after their kid played in the Brick (which was just a few weeks ago and hundreds of kids, maybe even thousands get cut from every year) they didn't get invited more meaningless, expensive tournaments? Might be time to focus on something other than youth hockey. Wow, just wow.