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All I think about, talk about, dream about is The Brick. I am not even playing , I’m the Dad.

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:10 pm All I think about, talk about, dream about is The Brick. I am not even playing , I’m the Dad.

If either PH or TBD actually build a real team not based on friend , money or politics they would win hands down.

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Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:10 pm All I think about, talk about, dream about is The Brick. I am not even playing , I’m the Dad.

If either PH or TBD actually build a real team not based on friend , money or politics they would win hands down.

A true all star team from the GTA would dominate. Unfortunately PH and TBD are in it for the money.

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Ya same as every other year. That translates to,
My kid isn’t good enough I’m going to tell ppl it was to expensive.

Ehh...Not sure thats true man. I have a buddy who's kid is maybe the best 5 kids at 2016 that i've ever seen. (I say 5, but honestly, I've never seen anyone better) He says today that he would have no interest. Who knows when its the 2016's turn, see what happens. Not sure if anyone is given a "free ride" if they are good enough with this tournament. But, he's pretty adamant he isn't going to take his kid.

The people peddling the "your kid probably isn't good enough" BS are likely those who's incomes rely on people believing this tournament is actually the best of the best. You know who they are.

And, like I said, the fear of missing out might come into play closer to and he might change his mind?
but the kid is incredible, other than his own "fun" of watching him and letting him play in that big of a tournament - he won't gain anything by playing in it. The kid can walk onto any team he wants.

Who knows what happens to him in the future, anything can happen.

Ultimately there are enough parents with FOMO who have kids that can play at Brick level. So the teams will be decent. But if you're a parent on one of the teams, and you think your kid beat out all the top kids for that spot, your head is firmly in the sand.

Agreed, The kids are good, some of the better kids.

But - you aren't the BEST kids in Ontario by default, You just happen to fit into the middle of Venn Diagram that has three circles:
"Has money"
"Has Skill"
"Plays the political games of hockey"

to each their own. My kid isn't good enough likely, so not a concern of mine.

Agreed, I could definitely afford to go to the Brick. My son had an amazing time in Klevr last season and improved every day. However, I am not going to waste money on the August “ID” skates. If he keeps improving he could have a shot, but his play in AAA will determine that, not his performance in an overpriced, cash grab “development “ skate. I will likely fail at the “political game” because I don’t care to play it.

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Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 11:30 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:02 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:38 am

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Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:33 am

Ehh...Not sure thats true man. I have a buddy who's kid is maybe the best 5 kids at 2016 that i've ever seen. (I say 5, but honestly, I've never seen anyone better) He says today that he would have no interest. Who knows when its the 2016's turn, see what happens. Not sure if anyone is given a "free ride" if they are good enough with this tournament. But, he's pretty adamant he isn't going to take his kid.

The people peddling the "your kid probably isn't good enough" BS are likely those who's incomes rely on people believing this tournament is actually the best of the best. You know who they are.

And, like I said, the fear of missing out might come into play closer to and he might change his mind?
but the kid is incredible, other than his own "fun" of watching him and letting him play in that big of a tournament - he won't gain anything by playing in it. The kid can walk onto any team he wants.

Who knows what happens to him in the future, anything can happen.

Ultimately there are enough parents with FOMO who have kids that can play at Brick level. So the teams will be decent. But if you're a parent on one of the teams, and you think your kid beat out all the top kids for that spot, your head is firmly in the sand.

Agreed, The kids are good, some of the better kids.

But - you aren't the BEST kids in Ontario by default, You just happen to fit into the middle of Venn Diagram that has three circles:
"Has money"
"Has Skill"
"Plays the political games of hockey"

to each their own. My kid isn't good enough likely, so not a concern of mine.

Agreed, I could definitely afford to go to the Brick. My son had an amazing time in Klevr last season and improved every day. However, I am not going to waste money on the August “ID” skates. If he keeps improving he could have a shot, but his play in AAA will determine that, not his performance in an overpriced, cash grab “development “ skate. I will likely fail at the “political game” because I don’t care to play it.

You are playing with fire. We are talking about the Brick (not Klever) .. the BRICK! Give you head a shake and do the skates.

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Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:01 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 11:30 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:02 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:38 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:42 am

The people peddling the "your kid probably isn't good enough" BS are likely those who's incomes rely on people believing this tournament is actually the best of the best. You know who they are.

And, like I said, the fear of missing out might come into play closer to and he might change his mind?
but the kid is incredible, other than his own "fun" of watching him and letting him play in that big of a tournament - he won't gain anything by playing in it. The kid can walk onto any team he wants.

Who knows what happens to him in the future, anything can happen.

Ultimately there are enough parents with FOMO who have kids that can play at Brick level. So the teams will be decent. But if you're a parent on one of the teams, and you think your kid beat out all the top kids for that spot, your head is firmly in the sand.

Agreed, The kids are good, some of the better kids.

But - you aren't the BEST kids in Ontario by default, You just happen to fit into the middle of Venn Diagram that has three circles:
"Has money"
"Has Skill"
"Plays the political games of hockey"

to each their own. My kid isn't good enough likely, so not a concern of mine.

Agreed, I could definitely afford to go to the Brick. My son had an amazing time in Klevr last season and improved every day. However, I am not going to waste money on the August “ID” skates. If he keeps improving he could have a shot, but his play in AAA will determine that, not his performance in an overpriced, cash grab “development “ skate. I will likely fail at the “political game” because I don’t care to play it.

You are playing with fire. We are talking about the Brick (not Klever) .. the BRICK! Give you head a shake and do the skates.

Boys become men at the Brick. I’ve seen it firsthand. It’s a game changer. It will raise their level as both a player and a person. They will forever be at another level compared to their peers. So shut up and give me your money.

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Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 8:07 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:01 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 11:30 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:02 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:38 am

And, like I said, the fear of missing out might come into play closer to and he might change his mind?
but the kid is incredible, other than his own "fun" of watching him and letting him play in that big of a tournament - he won't gain anything by playing in it. The kid can walk onto any team he wants.

Who knows what happens to him in the future, anything can happen.

Ultimately there are enough parents with FOMO who have kids that can play at Brick level. So the teams will be decent. But if you're a parent on one of the teams, and you think your kid beat out all the top kids for that spot, your head is firmly in the sand.

Agreed, The kids are good, some of the better kids.

But - you aren't the BEST kids in Ontario by default, You just happen to fit into the middle of Venn Diagram that has three circles:
"Has money"
"Has Skill"
"Plays the political games of hockey"

to each their own. My kid isn't good enough likely, so not a concern of mine.

Agreed, I could definitely afford to go to the Brick. My son had an amazing time in Klevr last season and improved every day. However, I am not going to waste money on the August “ID” skates. If he keeps improving he could have a shot, but his play in AAA will determine that, not his performance in an overpriced, cash grab “development “ skate. I will likely fail at the “political game” because I don’t care to play it.

You are playing with fire. We are talking about the Brick (not Klever) .. the BRICK! Give you head a shake and do the skates.

Boys become men at the Brick. I’ve seen it firsthand. It’s a game changer. It will raise their level as both a player and a person. They will forever be at another level compared to their peers. So shut up and give me your money.

This is a Not for Profit Tournament, The Brick. All teams going to the Brick, should be operating in a Not for Profit model. Mandate of the Brick and its teams.

Who will be the PH brick coach? I’ve heard multiple scenarios.

Staying with current 2015 elite coach
Current coach staying on as AC bringing in another HC
Current coach being replaced entirely

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 12:35 pm Who will be the PH brick coach? I’ve heard multiple scenarios.

Staying with current 2015 elite coach
Current coach staying on as AC bringing in another HC
Current coach being replaced entirely

LH is always the coach

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:01 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 11:30 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 10:02 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 9:38 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:42 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2024 8:33 am

Ehh...Not sure thats true man. I have a buddy who's kid is maybe the best 5 kids at 2016 that i've ever seen. (I say 5, but honestly, I've never seen anyone better) He says today that he would have no interest. Who knows when its the 2016's turn, see what happens. Not sure if anyone is given a "free ride" if they are good enough with this tournament. But, he's pretty adamant he isn't going to take his kid.

The people peddling the "your kid probably isn't good enough" BS are likely those who's incomes rely on people believing this tournament is actually the best of the best. You know who they are.

And, like I said, the fear of missing out might come into play closer to and he might change his mind?
but the kid is incredible, other than his own "fun" of watching him and letting him play in that big of a tournament - he won't gain anything by playing in it. The kid can walk onto any team he wants.

Who knows what happens to him in the future, anything can happen.

Ultimately there are enough parents with FOMO who have kids that can play at Brick level. So the teams will be decent. But if you're a parent on one of the teams, and you think your kid beat out all the top kids for that spot, your head is firmly in the sand.

Agreed, The kids are good, some of the better kids.

But - you aren't the BEST kids in Ontario by default, You just happen to fit into the middle of Venn Diagram that has three circles:
"Has money"
"Has Skill"
"Plays the political games of hockey"

to each their own. My kid isn't good enough likely, so not a concern of mine.

Agreed, I could definitely afford to go to the Brick. My son had an amazing time in Klevr last season and improved every day. However, I am not going to waste money on the August “ID” skates. If he keeps improving he could have a shot, but his play in AAA will determine that, not his performance in an overpriced, cash grab “development “ skate. I will likely fail at the “political game” because I don’t care to play it.

More people should aspire to fail at the political game. It’s pathetic and hilarious to watch. Everyone trashed our coach when they found out he applied to coach AAA. His friends were the first ones to laugh and say how under qualified he is, and how he would never get the job. But here he is, and all his “friends” couldn’t be kissing his ass harder. He seems like a nice guy, and I bet he’ll do a good job. Watching all the backstabbing translate into ass kissing told me everything I need to know about hockey politics.