Neutral Zone- Fair enough, it was not meant to be taken that way and I revised the post.  Just meant to state the fact that next year's Patriot leagues are not the same.  This is an all 2003 league, and in theory should have a higher level of play not because it is better but the children will be older.  Of course age isn't the end all be all, and I'm sure there are some 2004's out there that can outskate 2003's, and where the best 2003's end up makes a difference.  As for the Ice Dogs Mite teams this year one may have better been suited as a B team and did very well against B competition.  The other finished 4th out of 10 in A, both teams were primarily made up of 2003's and based on this did quite well and should be set up for suceess this coming year with the children returning.

Good stuff :).  I think the Squirt Patriot idea for both leagues will prove to be a good one.  I'm sure there will be a lot of non league games scheduled between the Patriot teams of both divisions.  The upside is a lot of great competitive hockey locally before you even have to think about traveling far away.