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Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 9:39 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 8:09 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 12:08 pm In my opinion, hockey in Canada was ruined when the elitists took over. Back in the day it was more blue collar workers...down to earth people...sure you had some wealthy folk as well, but not like today. They've taken over and are ruining the sport.

Canada has 2 straight WJHC championships and 4 championships out of the last 6. The USA has won once in the past 6 years compared to our 4. Bash Canadian hockey all you want, what we’re doing still makes the best players on earth.

But American 12 year olds just won a tournament against Canadian 12 year old kids. This means USA development is superior to Canadian development.

If 2011 team Canada played 2011 team USA, which team would win today?

Let's put together the roster for the top 2011 team in Ontario.

I bet this team would beat any American team in a best of 7 series.

9 Forwards
6 Defence
2 Goalies

Let's see what the board thinks.

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 9:39 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 8:09 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 12:08 pm In my opinion, hockey in Canada was ruined when the elitists took over. Back in the day it was more blue collar workers...down to earth people...sure you had some wealthy folk as well, but not like today. They've taken over and are ruining the sport.

Canada has 2 straight WJHC championships and 4 championships out of the last 6. The USA has won once in the past 6 years compared to our 4. Bash Canadian hockey all you want, what we’re doing still makes the best players on earth.

But American 12 year olds just won a tournament against Canadian 12 year old kids. This means USA development is superior to Canadian development.

hey mine is still 11:)

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 7:50 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 9:39 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 8:09 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 12:08 pm In my opinion, hockey in Canada was ruined when the elitists took over. Back in the day it was more blue collar workers...down to earth people...sure you had some wealthy folk as well, but not like today. They've taken over and are ruining the sport.

Canada has 2 straight WJHC championships and 4 championships out of the last 6. The USA has won once in the past 6 years compared to our 4. Bash Canadian hockey all you want, what we’re doing still makes the best players on earth.

But American 12 year olds just won a tournament against Canadian 12 year old kids. This means USA development is superior to Canadian development.

hey mine is still 11:)

Mine is 11 inches, ask your wife.

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 8:35 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 7:50 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 9:39 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 8:09 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 12:08 pm In my opinion, hockey in Canada was ruined when the elitists took over. Back in the day it was more blue collar workers...down to earth people...sure you had some wealthy folk as well, but not like today. They've taken over and are ruining the sport.

Canada has 2 straight WJHC championships and 4 championships out of the last 6. The USA has won once in the past 6 years compared to our 4. Bash Canadian hockey all you want, what we’re doing still makes the best players on earth.

But American 12 year olds just won a tournament against Canadian 12 year old kids. This means USA development is superior to Canadian development.

hey mine is still 11:)

Mine is 11 inches, ask your wife.

....and you still can't see it for that boiler!

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 8:35 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 7:50 am

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 9:39 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 8:09 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 12:08 pm In my opinion, hockey in Canada was ruined when the elitists took over. Back in the day it was more blue collar workers...down to earth people...sure you had some wealthy folk as well, but not like today. They've taken over and are ruining the sport.

Canada has 2 straight WJHC championships and 4 championships out of the last 6. The USA has won once in the past 6 years compared to our 4. Bash Canadian hockey all you want, what we’re doing still makes the best players on earth.

But American 12 year olds just won a tournament against Canadian 12 year old kids. This means USA development is superior to Canadian development.

hey mine is still 11:)

Mine is 11 inches, ask your wife.

That’s it? Mine is 11km

AAA wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 9:53 pm Let's put together the roster for the top 2011 team in Ontario.

I bet this team would beat any American team in a best of 7 series.

9 Forwards
6 Defence
2 Goalies

Let's see what the board thinks.

I would like to see these two teams play each other:

Team vs Team Selfish...

Team (well rounded kids, generally good attitudes, focus on playing for the team):
GF (2010 TT) - Great hockey mind, can be selfish but still values what the coach asks for.
BG (JRC) - Big smart hockey player. Underrated and very team oriented.
TL (TM) - Maybe the smartest hockey player in the age group. Parlay that with his talent and team first mind set and attitude.
BG (QRD) - Smart, big, strong and can score or set up.
TO (EMC) - Kid can just score. Watched him make plays and set up plays. Will take him on my team anytime.
MH (TM) - There is a reason why the TM won. This kid is smart, shifty and has incredible ice vision.
JS (DMF now TM) - BIG and STRONG. Kid is fast, smart and his teammates love him.
EA (VK) - Just gets it done. Great vision and can bury or set up.
NH (QRD) - Hard working, smart, great shot and great vision. Kind as they get until on the ice then will do what he has to.

Team Selfish (incredibly talented kids, poor attitudes, focus on themselves) :
MG (JRC) - Pure goal scorer. No interest in the back check or his teammates. Terrible emotions.
JM (JRC) - Absolute beast. Sometimes forgets he has teammates on the ice. Great kid and great family.
RH (NYR) - Only cares about one thing. Himself.
LM (VK) - King of the age group at present. Unfortunately, always wants to do it himself and usually does. Great family.
TL (VK) - The floater. If he wanted to, he could be the best in the lot but only skates one way, generally.
GR (VK) - The most selfish kid in the group. Incredible talents but hates when others have success.
NL (HH now vacant) - We all know Nico. If he was steered in the right direction and taught to play as a team player, nobody could compete with him.
SP (2010 TT) - When dad is banging on the glass saying "do something", not sure the kid ever stood a chance. Could be great.
BD (Former JRC) - Great talent but just had his dad over his head.

Honorable mention for team selfish:

KO (JRC) - The single most selfish person I have ever met. BC created a monster. Incredibly talented.
CZ (JRC) - Coaching failed him as well.


Below would be my D.

Defence:
GZ (TM) - Best D in the age group. Smart, strong, fast and a great kid with a great family.
JW (2010 JRC) - No denying his talent even if he is a 2009. Really became a team player last year.
JW (JRC) - Genetic gifts and that shot make him hard to ever pass up. Would be nice if he hit the net more.
BD (STA) - Kind of an unknown but a big strong D kid. Looks like VK and JRC are after him so you will get to see more of him soon.
CC (HH) - A bit of a wild card. Played with and against him and is just a solid D.
HG (QRD) - Very under rated and one of the best board playing D in the age group. Smart and a hard worker.

Below would be my goalies.

BF (2010 JRC) - best positional goalie in the loop. Starting to see some gaps but still ahead of the rest at present.
LH (NYR) - Dad is over the top but they made a good choice keeping him in a place where he see's lots of shots. Big jump last year.

This ought to upset some of the trolls.

Let's set the game up. All the parents are on here, KS from JRC can organize. He has run this age group for the last 5 years.

I think Team Selfish wins a 7 game series 4-1. I dont see team having enough talent. But my kid didn't make either list.

AAA wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 9:53 pm Let's put together the roster for the top 2011 team in Ontario.

I bet this team would beat any American team in a best of 7 series.

9 Forwards
6 Defence
2 Goalies

Let's see what the board thinks.

Team Ontario vs. Team USA? We should really compare Team CANADA vs. Team USA if we are arguing that Canadian hockey development is as good or better.

Interested wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 10:50 am Let's set the game up. All the parents are on here, KS from JRC can organize. He has run this age group for the last 5 years.

I think Team Selfish wins a 7 game series 4-1. I dont see team having enough talent. But my kid didn't make either list.

I did the list and my kid is not on either.

These have been my observations over the last 3 years.

I think it would be a lot closer than that but anything is possible.