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Tier 1 in AZ. Just one org? - anon - 01-31-2021
Hearing DY and Bobcats are having their Tier 1 status rescinded.
If true, it's a new day for AZ youth hockey. Neither organization has any business being AAA.
Not because they're poorly run. Just because there is not enough talent in AZ (yet).
RE: Tier 1 in AZ. Just one org? - Guest - 02-02-2021
Heard the same story. So they both go back to Tier 2? Or do Bobcats try to do something else on their own?
RE: Tier 1 in AZ. Just one org? - Guest - 02-02-2021
They probably both pitch a bitch, blame covid for their troubles, appeal the decision, and then one will come out AAA again, while the other takes a step back (to reality).
RE: Tier 1 in AZ. Just one org? - Guest - 02-02-2021
IMNHO, AZ would be best served with two *independent* Tier 1 programs; both programs vying for AZ’s top talent. Having three clubs was clearly too many. Having a single club monopoly is not in the best interest of the kids/families. Just look at the Clown Show that is NorCal with their single club T1 monopoly; compare that with the competition in SoCal.
AZ can support two T1 programs and have both clubs in the top 50% of T1 programs. Trying to run three programs is how you routinely end up with the second and third club in the bottom 20%.