tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post597041427438368421..comments2023-05-06T05:35:44.812-07:00Comments on Western Elite Hockey Prospects: POE Camp Re-capWestern Elitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13058992818409625368noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-64646301975594256282013-01-10T10:28:13.641-08:002013-01-10T10:28:13.641-08:00January 8, 2013 12:02 PM
No didn't get lost. ...January 8, 2013 12:02 PM<br /><br />No didn't get lost. Went to POE and is not as strong as people thought. Year before he just played with strong line mates so he rode their train. Very short not as tall as parents suggested. Not a good future prospect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-52489815446316128962013-01-08T12:02:05.816-08:002013-01-08T12:02:05.816-08:00What happened to Murga? Nobody even talks about th...What happened to Murga? Nobody even talks about this kid anymore. Guess he got lost in the shuffle this season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-47655675722440576712012-08-14T11:07:57.601-07:002012-08-14T11:07:57.601-07:00murga played for the vipers and the selects... get...murga played for the vipers and the selects... get your facts straight .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-36934872673652156022012-06-21T14:37:21.132-07:002012-06-21T14:37:21.132-07:00Murga is over rated, havent heard or seen this boy...Murga is over rated, havent heard or seen this boy play in any spring tournaments, he isnt a Viper or Vancouver Select program player. <br /><br />can you as parents say you live in Richmond?, <br /><br />I would be embarrassed if I had a child playing hockey saying he lives in a city but moves around every second year playing for many teams throughout his minor hockey life.<br /><br />This Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-90286650123354822672012-06-18T17:35:03.543-07:002012-06-18T17:35:03.543-07:00I am appalled that some parents are jealous of a 1...I am appalled that some parents are jealous of a 14 year old kid named Joey Murga who just wants to work hard and play hockey that he loves. Why don't you focus on your own child(ten) instead of criticizing someone else's? What's it to you if he moves from different associations? It isn't illegal it's an option. If it bothers you that much argue with PCAHA. <br />Maybe Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-9356985068085920402012-06-04T14:33:59.810-07:002012-06-04T14:33:59.810-07:00I am a BWC parent and I will be the first to admit...I am a BWC parent and I will be the first to admit that there are many type "A" parents at the winter club, but it would be ignorant to label everybody who leaves the club as type "A" or just because their kid didn't make the cut! In the Murga case, they admitedly left because their son didn't make the cut. Really there is no need to keep bringing him up, let them Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-43789829931404341052012-06-03T12:09:05.175-07:002012-06-03T12:09:05.175-07:00Relax people, it's about development. The only...Relax people, it's about development. The only thing that matters is what the players put on the ice. Big or small, anyone can have an impact. The coaching at POE seems to have been successful in producing competitive Bantam teams in the past and from what I have seen, they give every player an opportunity to play their best. What these kids DON'T need is for people to tell them what theyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-75230909413716871312012-06-03T10:35:07.450-07:002012-06-03T10:35:07.450-07:00(Wow) it is blinding how jealous you are of this (...(Wow) it is blinding how jealous you are of this (Joey Murga's) family . Hope you can find some peace within yourself and don't drown in your own bitterness . Just try to be happy with your sons or daughters ability. And I hope they will become successful in their own ability to their sport so they can make you proud. That way you feel better about yourself and your family. don't takeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-69420916640724218322012-06-02T08:40:30.475-07:002012-06-02T08:40:30.475-07:00"second hand information" lol. Don'..."second hand information" lol. Don't most teams, companies receive second hand information? Or does or is one person supposed to do it all on their own. That is nearly impossible lol lol lol.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-42961142546956266062012-06-02T08:38:33.354-07:002012-06-02T08:38:33.354-07:00The rankings are almost bang on in the first coupl...The rankings are almost bang on in the first couple rounds at about 90%. I think they had 80 players in their top 100 go within the top 100 or so. Also about 70% of the players ranked in the top 225 got drafted.<br /><br />As a scout who does work within the league, I can say that our own team list had in the 70-75% drafted range. I would have to look back to know the exact numbers but it was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-74498482473360775782012-06-01T23:17:47.858-07:002012-06-01T23:17:47.858-07:00Been following this thread for a couple of years n...Been following this thread for a couple of years now and have to agree that it is very entertaining. It is interesting but where these boys are at now means very little. Question is, what are they going to do in their year 15 and 16. WEHP does a very good job in their analysis of the first 2 rounds of draft picks but not very good after that. Be aware that at that point it is all about stats Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-24152474994111241172012-05-31T09:15:14.236-07:002012-05-31T09:15:14.236-07:00I don't know the talent, height, weight, color...I don't know the talent, height, weight, color of his eyes, etc.<br />Never heard of this kid until now.<br /><br /> But whats more of the issue is why is he moving every other year?<br /><br />But 6 times = Red flags should be flying all over on this one. <br /><br />PCAHA and the Parents are to blame for this one. This would not happen in GSHL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-15686467326533794702012-05-30T21:19:02.081-07:002012-05-30T21:19:02.081-07:00Hi 541 nice post. If your going to use individuals...Hi 541 nice post. If your going to use individuals names atleast get the spelling correct. There are enough banners at the club with the correct spelling.<br /><br />It's too bad your so focused on the height of Murgha ,maybe never will be as tall as his sisters , and may never reach the heights that justify all the moving around. Time will tellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-57672202199166198392012-05-30T17:41:05.756-07:002012-05-30T17:41:05.756-07:00Why are you so obsessed with Joel Murga?I am lead ...Why are you so obsessed with Joel Murga?I am lead to believe that you are quite indignant (or shall I say jealous) of the level of outstanding accomplishment and success of this 14 year old? <br /><br />Yes, he did not make the top 20 (not 40) at BWC, but let's be honest; BWC had a top 22 or 26 rather than 20, as a few spots were promised to players who planned on LEAVING the club, by John Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-4177375468991057912012-05-30T15:09:18.858-07:002012-05-30T15:09:18.858-07:00Too funny! All you hockey parents?... Keep this b...Too funny! All you hockey parents?... Keep this blog up and running. I need really cheap entertainment..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-69730367900448232572012-05-30T11:55:48.126-07:002012-05-30T11:55:48.126-07:00Agree Luke Ormsby looked good for '99. Good s...Agree Luke Ormsby looked good for '99. Good size and speed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-4208068550213389942012-05-30T07:51:13.361-07:002012-05-30T07:51:13.361-07:00Not sure if POE intended to balance their Bantam t...Not sure if POE intended to balance their Bantam teams for the past weekend tryouts. If they did, they totally misjudged the depth of talent on the Black team, who blew the other two teams out. Having Tyson Jost obviously helped, but the depth of talent on the black team in comparison to the other teams was clearly evident. Mitchell, Steven, Tilsley and Stevenson (a 99 with a high skill set) all Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-43895837971778734952012-05-30T06:13:52.451-07:002012-05-30T06:13:52.451-07:00noah turanski will need to work on his skating alo...noah turanski will need to work on his skating alot this yr ,and his postion play also ,was all over ice in try outs, ralph jarrettt was real good on weekend , may have been best d-man , as for the 3 returning fowards , its going be fun for them this yr , they look greatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-31569212001105457312012-05-29T21:01:28.615-07:002012-05-29T21:01:28.615-07:00Do they have another tryout later in the season?Do they have another tryout later in the season?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-2953146318577484342012-05-29T20:25:06.412-07:002012-05-29T20:25:06.412-07:00Murga is 5' 4" standing on his dads shoul...Murga is 5' 4" standing on his dads shoulders<br /><br />Who provides this info?<br /><br />He is fully grown, look at his family people!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-6329743242957819892012-05-29T19:24:31.079-07:002012-05-29T19:24:31.079-07:00I agree with those who stood out but one they forg...I agree with those who stood out but one they forgot to mention was Tomy Steven a fast paced forward who played with POE last season on the AA team. Also one to watch may be Gage Kopp, a defenseman from Vernon. This player has all the skill and smarts, he just now needs some size.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-38851340193525094462012-05-29T17:48:26.070-07:002012-05-29T17:48:26.070-07:00Turanski a complete player? His skating is not a A...Turanski a complete player? His skating is not a AAA level. Therefore hes not a complete player, I'm not going to get into hockey sense because thats a different story. Size and speed may save you at this level but no matter how small if you're smart you will go far. I was surprised to see Zack Andrusiak off the segment. He's going to turn a lot of heads next year with his quick Blake Thomasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-86723793997214483592012-05-29T17:20:29.319-07:002012-05-29T17:20:29.319-07:00if Murga is 5'10" i think someone needs a...if Murga is 5'10" i think someone needs a new way to measure height.<br /><br />Murga didn't even make the top 40 Banatam cuts at BWC so they packed up and moved again.<br /><br />Murga history in the PCAHA<br />Seafair, Richmond, Seafair, BWC, Seafair and now POE?<br /><br />thats too much moving for hockey, and i think his Seafair stats are very padded (thats what happens when non Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-11080217927369596102012-05-29T16:57:40.417-07:002012-05-29T16:57:40.417-07:00It will be neat to see how many of these raw talen...It will be neat to see how many of these raw talents blossom with the intensive program at POE. <br />Some of these kids and families have come to camp just to measure themselves not to take a spot though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2015022786942436973.post-50617798544781371532012-05-29T13:03:26.661-07:002012-05-29T13:03:26.661-07:0099 Born Patrick Norman-Defense was playing with a ...99 Born Patrick Norman-Defense was playing with a broken wrist. He is a solid defenseman with a wicked slapshot. Luke Ormsby was the other 99 from WA who you said was not ready and then you say he has a chance at making the team? Which he did not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com