PIHA Gateway Tryouts Announced

[ianmackie]

I just got word of the PIHA Gateway Division Tryout dates. Here they are:

Tryout Dates

October 24th at the Wheel inside Omni 7:00-9:00 pm
October 25th at Midwest Sport Hockey 7:00-9:00 pm
October 26th at All American 9:00-11:00 am
October 28th at Matteson Tri-Plex 7:00-9:00 pm

The price per player is $50.00 and this covers all 4 tryouts. This year PIHA will have Pro (18+), Minor (16+), AAA (16+), 35 and over, and Women's teams at each rink.

Come tryout for the best league in the area...PIHA.

If you have any questions feel free to email me at [email protected] and I may be able to help out.

[Hoffer]

What will the difference exactly be between Minor (16+) and AAA (16+)?

[ianmackie]

It is like Pro=Platinum, Minor=Gold, and AAA=Silver. The AAA only play 16 games and pay less, but can still move up.

[ianmackie]

Thanks for all the emails...

[JLambertUMSL]

The first tryout is tonight at Omni!

[DieselBurns]

The first tryout is tonight at Omni!

What division are you trying out for?

[JLambertUMSL]

What division are you trying out for?

You know the answer, smart guy. I'll be there with my video camera. My brother and I are in charge of the Cobras this season. I'll be sure to draft a huge goon just for you, for whenever you come out of the closet. :)

[ianmackie]

The first two nights of tryouts were huge. The new faces makes it all worth while...two more tryouts to go.

[JLambertUMSL]

The final PIHA Gateway tryout is Tuesday night at MSG Triplex. 7:00.

[JLambertUMSL]

We've had over 100 players try out (16 goaltenders). Tonight will hopefully be the biggest yet.

I believe the draft is scheduled for tomorrow.

[Ben Lambert]

Last night capped what can only be termed as hugely successful tryouts for piha gateway. This is going to be a great year as over 150 players showed up for spots on the 4 teams in our division. Cuts will be hard.

Thanks to all for making this pre-season start out with a bang!!!

[JLambertUMSL]

Roller hockey is like a flippin' preschool nursery. Whine whine whine whine whine.

I overheard a very wise man remark last night that "everyone wants to tell the farmer how to run the (expletive) farm." How true that is. Everyone thinks they know better.

It is also unfortunate (and really an embarrassment) that some people make demands like "I'll play for anyone but team x" for reasons other than geography...as if they're special or something. If you have an issue with a particular team/rink/coach, communicate, talk it out, and come to an understanding. Cliques are for teenage girls. It's impossible to have an open draft because of the cacophony of whining.

All that aside, it looks like the talent of PIHA Gateway continues to be as strong as any league in the country. It's going to be a great season.

[ianmackie]

James, did I miss the other part of the conversation or are you talking to yourself? Just wondering because I am confused.

Thanks for stepping up with your brother and making the Cobras into something that people WILL want to play for.

[alex]

It's impossible to have an open draft because of the cacophony of whining.


Had the same problem last year in the Southwest, looked at having open draft of 2 Phoenix franchises and didn't work for the same reasons. Certain people never want to play with certain others.

[Rzorbck]

Did your draft happen and have you posted rosters anywhere yet?

[ianmackie]

Draft is done at the end of next week. We will announce early next week how they will be presented...we will either have a draft party or individual team party. That has not been set yet. Stay tuned.

[Ben Lambert]

If the leage doesnt have a draft party, I can say for a fact that the Cobras will for sure.

I am excited to get the ball rolling for St. Louis.

This is going to be a great season.