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Goalie Mom Questions Why Tryouts Don’t Cut Puck-Hogs, Long-Shifters, and Dirty Hitters

·Source: Reddit: r/hockeyplayers·MN

A Minnesota hockey parent asks why coaches at Bantam-level tryouts don’t cut players who refuse to pass, take overly long shifts, cherry-pick, or deliver repeated dirty hits. The post sparks a broader debate about what coaches prioritize in tryouts—skill vs. decision-making and sportsmanship.

Read full story at Reddit: r/hockeyplayers

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