"He also had a blast with 8 kids that he has been playing since mites and has formed great friendships that will last a lifetime. Stop hating on AAA. I say to each their own. There is no perfect path in any sport. Parents do what is best for their kids. And the extra A means nothing to my family. I don't even tell people my kid plays AAA, I just say he play ice hockey."
So tier2 kids aren't having the same experience making lifetime friendships? The core of my kids' team has been together 7yrs, guess they hate each other though because only AAA kids form those kinds of friendships. I guess that means no more sleepovers, ski trips, beach houses and cruises with half the team. And nobody buys that you don't say AAA. I'm so glad I found this page because I love the Eastern PA/NJ parents on here; they crack me up.