Fair 'nuf Ken.
 
I doubt that there are 90 public high schools with girl's varsity teams.
Heck, I don't think that there are many more than 90 BOYS varsity teams in
Massachusetts.  So widespread, I agree with.  But I think that part of that
is because hockey isn't as public school centered back here as it is in
Minnesota.
 
I strongly suspect that eastern girl's hockey will evolve back here very
much like it has for the boys; the stronger players -- the D1 College
material -- migrate to the preps and to a few powerhouse programs, many of
them parochial schools.  Since you can change school hockey programs without
physically relocating, concentration of hockey talent is not only
understandable, it's almost inevitable.  So the sheer number of public
schools with hockey programs won't be a good measure, as it may be in
Minnesota.
 
With regard to the Minnesota policy, I don't consider it a crime against
nature or a personal insult.  I have a problem, though, when it's presented
as a sort of morally superior position, or as an inherent indication of the
superiority of Minnesota hockey (and I'm not saying that you're presenting
it that way). In my book it ain't either of those things
 
Clay
 
 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cutler, Ken [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, April 09, 1999 3:32 PM
> To:   'Satow, Clay'
> Cc:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      RE: Minnesota Womens hockey
>
> 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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