AIHL season predictions

[alex]

So, most teams have started playing games and those who haven't at least have a roster posted...who does everyone think will come out on top of the 6 divisions this year?

[Clever Name]

I wish AIHL would update the website. Atleast the Pacfic South. Pama still has no roster up and no stats have been posted.

[Downz39]

Pretty sure that is up to the teams, and not the league. Can't wait for the Southwest to start, the wait is BRUTAL!!!!!

[phil29]

jus division winners as of now

mid-atlantic
garden state

new england
boston

pacific north
san jose

pacific south
pama

southeast
richmond

southwest
las vegas

[growl89]

I wish AIHL would update the website. Atleast the Pacfic South. Pama still has no roster up and no stats have been posted.

that is up to Pama, not the league...

[-venom-]

Pretty sure that is up to the teams, and not the league. Can't wait for the Southwest to start, the wait is BRUTAL!!!!!

I'm with you Downz. This wait is killing me.

Although, it may be a good thing, gives me some time to work off this turkey and the pair of 30-packs I've done some damage to the past few days....

Come to think of it, you be quiet. Don't give them any ideas

[growl89]

New England- Suffolk

Mid-Atlantic- I'm obviously going to say Garden State, but Philly has as good a shot.

Southeast- Georgia

Pacfic North- San Jose

Pacific South- Hunington Beach

South West- Vegas (only if Downey quits)

[Downz39]

Damn Katinsky what is with all this hate? Like I've said earlier, you just want me to quit just in case we meet somewhere down the line. I'm not Dbag, I own you. Your most productive season ever was when I was on your team. Haha. And may I ask how come the defending champs (Phoenix) is not everyones pick. They are on top until someone knocks them off. Our team hasn't even played together yet and I would much rather be the underdogs.

[alex]

And may I ask how come the defending champs (Phoenix) is not everyones pick. They are on top until someone knocks them off.

They won't be on top, 7 of the 9 players that won PIHA with Dragons last year have left. Only 2 guys remain. A few guys moved back home, a few others quit the team, and 3 of us have left the organization and are playing for Tucson Desperados this season.

[rhhof]

Im also still up in the air over who wins out here...I think everyones predictions are right for the east - I think after the seson got going I can officially say that the Wolves have the best overall team out there and should contend to the top for the league title

Up North in Cali I think its a toss up...Im partial to CJ Gamble or Travis Hawkins and their squads but Ill go with San Jose

In So Cal...I love the Pama guys but the Blades have a very well balanced team with talent and experience as well so I think the title will be down on the Beach in that division

In the Southwest....with the roster shake-ups in AZ, it will be difficult to say - Im not partial to my guys here, but I think only time will tell in this division - Along with Mike and Alex I think its about the teams playing together and seeing who comes out on top - I think the Marmorstein's will keep a good product on the rink...I know I'll do my best, but I think at the beginning I'll go with Tuscon

Good Luck all

[calihockey]

New England- Long Island - Tough division to call. I would not be shocked if Suffolk takes it or Boston sneaks in.

Mid-Atlantic-Garden State - I am actually thinking of trying to drive down to catch this team play. I have heard good things and the record so far backs it up.

Southeast- Georgia - Don't really know enough about the division, but from the looks of it, Georgia has the strongest roster

Pacfic North- San Jose - Solid team all around. Like I said before, total shocker to me that they did not take it last year. Good life has a few solid players that may keep this one interesting. Whatever Nor Cal is getting done in practice, sure seemed to pay of last year though.

Pacific South- Huntington Beach - Pama and the Ducks are still dangerous. Mishka will keep the ducks competitive and if Pama can bring their team out enough, they are going to be hard to beat. Irvine is pretty decent in net and solid on the blue line. Those forwards are big, quick and smart on the puck too. San Diego has some good talent, but every time something gets organized (IHA), they tend to not do as well as I expected. Either way, this is going to be the exciting division to watch.

South West- Phoenix - Vegas' roster looks pretty talented, but Phoenix has quality too. They also have been able to gel a bit more. Josh going home to HB definitely hurts though.

[DannyG]

Uh, so nobody thinks jimmy & the boys from El Paso might have a shot at this...they were competitive with the Dragons last year, even took one or two from 'em...beat Johnny Pin and the Thunder guys at the USAHIL nats comparatively handily, took the whole enchilada in D2...

while the level of play is decidedly first rate in the sw div, we in El Paso are sure looking to the local guys to make things happen.

DannyG

[DCbullets14]

Mid Atlantic - Garden State will be the team to beat they have a very strong group. I think Philly looks solid also.

Pacific - I think this is going to be the most competitive division and I think that whatever team wins this division will be the favorites to win it all. Right now I think that the Blades look to be the top team with Pama running a close second

South East - I think this is really a three team division. Its pretty close between Maryland, Richmond and Georgia but I have to choose my own team to win this one. The roster that is online is not complete we have a few players to be added who should greatly impact the team.

[tommy]

Pacific North- San Jose Pirates
(did well in PIHA last year, looking to repeat)

Pacific South- Huntington Beach Blades
(solid goaltending, some NARCh Pro champion players)

Southwest- Tucson Desperados
(Have previous Dragon PIHA players and also a solid core)

Mid-Atlantic- Garden State Savage Wolves
(NARCh Pro experience, solid goaltending)

New England- Long Island 495ers
(Were competitive in PIHA last year)

Southeast- Georgia Syndicate
(Don't know much about this division, roster looks decent)

[Brooklynite10]

MA - Brawlers
NE - Surge
PN - Pirates
PS - Cyclones
SE - Syndicate
SW - Aces