Its "Minor" Hockey not Int AA

That should be anylized here. By the time these ladies reach Int AA or "Junior " the talent is already evident in 70 to 90% of the girls moving on. At the Int AA level the good coaches are working on systems and conditioning rather than skill. Its the minor hockey programs that should be given credit for developing these players not the "Junior Level". These girls can play where ever they want and if good enough would more than likley move to NCAA or CIS regardless of what Junior team there on. Why do you think say Ottawa has so many girls moving on? its because it isn't watered down in that area. 1 MILLION to draw from for 1 team. Its a no brainer. Toronto area is the same but to a lesser extent. Yes the Aeros have a good reputation as well as the Lightning or Stoney. But its a short one. I would bet that over 50% of girls are from centers that don't even have a Int AA program. Quit tooting the horns of these Int AA programs who benefit from years of developement by minor hockey programs and give credit to the associations and coaches who took these ladies when they were first learning the game and made them who they are today.