My daughter played for an East Coast boarding school so I am aware of
Eastern hockey.  Minnesota is more grassroots because it is more widespread.
Are there 90 public high schools in the entire East Coast with girls varsity
hockey teams?  Youth teams are always grassroots in the sense that they are
supported by volunteers.  All volunteers should be congratulated and
particularly those with girls hockey because it has been an uphill battle. I
have one of each and it sure was easier for the boys.
 
The Minnesota haters comment was more of a joke and not intended for anyone
in particular. But I get very tired of those who somehow consider an
all-Minnesota line up as a crime against nature and a personal insult. With
a new coach for the Gophers that policy will probably change anyway.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Satow, Clay [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 1999 11:27 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: Minnesota Womens hockey
>
> I don't know who you're referring to when you refer to "Minnesota haters."
> Do you mean Ralph, who merely asked a question, or do you mean me, because
> I
> made an observation and about their roster is mostly Minnesotan, but has a
> few from elsewhere, and characterize it as "healthy mix, still a showcase
> for Minnesota hockey"?
>
> I also wonder what your knowledge base of eastern women's hockey is.  It
> seems "grassroots" to me.  In fact VERY grassroots, because the foundation
> of eastern women's hockey are club teams started by volunteers.  Many of
> the
> volunteers were parents who didn't think their daughters were getting
> appropriate development in their local (overwhelmingly boys) program.
> They
> got no help from any school and often with no help from USA Hockey
> affiliate
> programs.  In fact the mainline USA Hockey affiliates have often been
> obstacles, because they competed for ice time.  How is Minnesota women's
> hockey more "grassroots?"
>
> Clay
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Cutler, Ken [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent: Friday, April 09, 1999 9:58 AM
> > To:   [log in to unmask]
> > Subject:      Re: Minnesota Womens hockey
> >
> > Relax all you Minnesota haters. The womens program is new and hockey is
> > relatively new at the HS level for girls.  It is, however, coming on
> > strong
> > and will in a short period be well ahead of Eastern womens hockey
> because
> > of
> > the grassroots nature.  There will be approximately 90 HS varsity teams
> > next
> > year in MN.
> >
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