Is "MLRH 2" even going to be the real deal?

[Vengeance]

Can't help but sit back and read the gossip around Raue's next creation. Known for his unrealistic pursuit of dreams, there is no way that I can believe this has any potential, and for the majority of roller enthusiasts on here (a good portion of you should be playing in AIHL or PIHA or have done so in times past), I really don't think I need to elaborate on my theory about it.

While Raue may be a smart man, no one ever claimed him to be so with the roller hockey market. No powerful team brands and inaccurate public relations/marketing strategies really mellow out his farfetched TV (or should I say, TV-ish, because it's web-based right?) campaigns. Heard about something coming up on Versus - what's the deal there? Did he already get broadcasted and I missed it or is it sometime in the near future?

I feel like I know so much but then again I'm also just as lost with this new "league." I know a lot of others probably share my confusion. Anyone want to shine some light on it?

[TULaw]

the league dosnt sound any better or worse then PIHA or AIHL at this point, I guess we just have to wait and see what comes of it. I dont recall there being any powerful brands or marketing in the other leagues either.

[Doug Jones]

McDonald's a nationally recognized name, has signed on as the "official" sponsor of the SC Buccaneers for the 2009 - 2010 season. The restaurant and six locations in Greenville are committed to help the Buccaneers reach out into the community and are supporting the team in it's inaugural season.

As part of the MLRH2 it's like anything else. Let's judge it after the season has commenced.

[phil29]

so we talking discounts on big macs now? j/k

awesome that you have such a big franchise to support the team.

[Narch321]

I don't know we will have to wait and see. However if the piha was a better league than it would be the only pro league like the nhl. But it's not. The only difference between the two leagues is that one is full contact. They both have pro players.

[DCbullets14]

is piha still around? the only news ive heard from them this year is about teams leaving? how many teams are left in that league 11 or 12 plus minors?

[Doug Jones]

DC Bullets,

It's obvious you've made your statement of playing in the AIHL.

We had a gentlemen's agreement on this site that no one in PIHA would speak out negatively about the AIHL, MLRH would not speak out about either league, etc.

You keep posting "negatives" on the MLRH and PIHA posts. My suggestion is, if you don't have something postitive to say about either league, then stick to the AIHL and the positives there.

Let the rest of us work on our leagues also to make them better.

Thanks

Doug

[Doug Jones]

Can't help but sit back and read the gossip around Raue's next creation. Known for his unrealistic pursuit of dreams, there is no way that I can believe this has any potential, and for the majority of roller enthusiasts on here (a good portion of you should be playing in AIHL or PIHA or have done so in times past), I really don't think I need to elaborate on my theory about it.

While Raue may be a smart man, no one ever claimed him to be so with the roller hockey market. No powerful team brands and inaccurate public relations/marketing strategies really mellow out his farfetched TV (or should I say, TV-ish, because it's web-based right?) campaigns. Heard about something coming up on Versus - what's the deal there? Did he already get broadcasted and I missed it or is it sometime in the near future?

I feel like I know so much but then again I'm also just as lost with this new "league." I know a lot of others probably share my confusion. Anyone want to shine some light on it?

Anyone who can post without their identity to me, is once again, a COWARD.

If you so strongly believe in what you say, then again, sign your name to your words.

Nothing changes here. Those with hidden agendas of discrediting others continue to do so from the safety of the keyboard and of course behind a coward's screen name. I say coward, because again anyone who throws a daunting, word ridden attack at others with a low post count isn't here to better our sport, but simply to throw darts at others when it's convenient.

I am sure you'll reply, but here's a challenge, when you do, sign your name....it'll make your post stand out so much more!

[DCbullets14]

Doug,
I like to express my opinion. If my questions on this thread came accross as negative that was not my intention. I was honestly asking if the league was still around. Most local teams are no longer playing in that league and because of that I havent heard anything. Also there have been very few comments about the league on here, with the exception of nonplayers who are asking general questions about the league.

I would still like to see PIHA be a success, mainly because I do not think that an amateur association like aau can ever truely have a PRO league. I do feel that until those in charge of PIHA make necessary chages this is simply not possible.

Anyway can we give it a rest with the coward thing already we have all seen and heard it before and it has accomplished NOTHING

[Doug Jones]

My posts in reference to the "cowards" is again directed at those with hidden agendas who attack on here.

When they post their name, I'll drop the "coward" monicker and the labeling. Until then, those who continues to attack MLRH, RHA, PIHA and whatever else organization, will continue to be a "coward" in my eyes.

Thanks for your input.

[growl89]

Anyone who can post without their identity to me, is once again, a COWARD.

If you so strongly believe in what you say, then again, sign your name to your words.

Nothing changes here. Those with hidden agendas of discrediting others continue to do so from the safety of the keyboard and of course behind a coward's screen name. I say coward, because again anyone who throws a daunting, word ridden attack at others with a low post count isn't here to better our sport, but simply to throw darts at others when it's convenient.

I am sure you'll reply, but here's a challenge, when you do, sign your name....it'll make your post stand out so much more!

I agree, cowardly move to not sign a name on such a specific topic, but you can't fault people for questioning a league that has left people high and dry, time and time again.

I hope your team does very well in MLRH and gets out what you put in. I for one was hoping you guys would have made the jump to AIHL to add even more talent in a talent filled AIHL Eastern Conference.

[kevinsmithAZ]

roller hockey will never be anywhere near other sports with 3 different "pro" leagues, no TRUE NGB (No, don't tell me one of the two is right now) and no real grassroots, learn-to-play program nation-wide. It seems like nobody is ever on the same page. When was the last time you heard of roller hockey refs REALLY getting certified (and re-certified every year), or roller coaches doing the same? we can't even get the basics down..

[iceburg]

kevin, you make a good point.but..now im just gonna throw this out there just for the heck of it.in the early 70s how many certified youth ice hockey coaches were there,and how about refs?how about in the 80s things started getting alittle more organized.90s?,how about now?now look at inline hockey.Inline hockey has come pretty darn far the last, say 15years.no?what im saying is give the sport time to make its journey,in my opinion I dont think its just going to fall off the face of the earth and people are going to say hey remember inline hockey.we have alot of good people working in the sport.lets hope the next 15years could be as productive.hey I know im doing my part.

Rob Burger.
hockey player.
hockey coach.

[alex]

kevin, you make a good point.but..now im just gonna throw this out there just for the heck of it.in the early 70s how many certified youth ice hockey coaches were there,and how about refs?how about in the 80s things started getting alittle more organized.90s?,how about now?now look at inline hockey.Inline hockey has come pretty darn far the last, say 15years.no?what im saying is give the sport time to make its journey,in my opinion I dont think its just going to fall off the face of the earth and people are going to say hey remember inline hockey.we have alot of good people working in the sport.lets hope the next 15years could be as productive.hey I know im doing my part.

Rob Burger.
hockey player.
hockey coach.

Positivity?! That's a new approach around here. I like it.

[kevinsmithAZ]

kevin, you make a good point.but..now im just gonna throw this out there just for the heck of it.in the early 70s how many certified youth ice hockey coaches were there,and how about refs?how about in the 80s things started getting alittle more organized.90s?,how about now?now look at inline hockey.Inline hockey has come pretty darn far the last, say 15years.no?what im saying is give the sport time to make its journey,in my opinion I dont think its just going to fall off the face of the earth and people are going to say hey remember inline hockey.we have alot of good people working in the sport.lets hope the next 15years could be as productive.hey I know im doing my part.

Rob Burger.
hockey player.
hockey coach.

You're totally right man, I honestly agree with you 100%. The other part I'm seeing is that we have a strong starting base with ice hockey and the standards they've laid out, and while we don't have to follow them completely we can at least use some of the things USA Hockey has done to help us become more organized. Supposedly AAU/USARS is going to be doing some sort of referee certification this year; they're really trying hard to implement it across the country. Hopefully RHA can do the same. I know everyone wants to make it work, it's just sad that sometimes people can't put their egos behind them.. that's more of the point I was trying to make.