Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:08 pm
redhat82 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 05, 2023 4:51 pm
looking to decide between Oakville vs GTHL for 2016 elite kid who can play U8 and U9 rep with target to play AAA at U10 down the line. Is it better to stay with Oakville Rangers or play in GTHL to target clubs Iike Marlboros?
Also, any thoughts on playing up are welcome
At that age staying in Oakville is fine. The Klevr league didn’t end up with nearly the talent it was hoping for and is already struggling, so you’ll want to steer clear of that.
The NYHL has the smoothest path to the big AAA clubs like Marlboros and JRC, but a lot will happen and change over the next 2 years for your child so I’d suggest waiting to see how your child’s development goes and reassess next summer. Good luck
KLVR is a great option and not struggling. Quite the opposite. Would be an option for sure. Playing NYHL a means nothing when tryouts come so don’t let anyone tell you you’ll have a spot on their U10 team. They’ll take the best kids they can. It’s the G. Most are all liars.
For us on getting as many reps and as much ice time as you can. Obviously have your child play with comparable kids. Building confidence and getting time on the ice is more important than playing up. Generally speaking it’s all parent ego.
Smoothest path to the G is train the crap out of your kid and when they are U10 age, if they’re good enough, people will notice and come calling. Play a summer tournament or two if you want to know where they stand.
NYHL is terrible culturally and from a development perspective. It’s not great hockey by any means. Just kids chasing the puck and out of position. I mean unless you play on the top team and then you’re just running through everyone else so what the point.
I would potentially stay in your centre and play up or play KLEVR.
ORHL is also a decent option because it’s just 2015 group and it’s full ice. Mix of talent. Definitely don’t discount it.