In my opinion, if a kid can't make NAHL at a minimum or the USHL, he has no business leaving high school hockey. But when parents have money burning a hole in their pocket, what can you do...
It means Hazen, Mayville, etc. could play in a competitive division of high school hockey with Watford City, Langdon etc. It also means Red River, Century, Minot, etc. could play less non-competitive games with Hazen etc. and more games with Minnesota schools.
Bismarck High's woes have taken up a lot of the talk this year, but also, what is going on with Grafton Park River. They now haven't won the play in game for EDC since the 20-21 season.
After reviewing the totality of the situation and considering everything in context, there is no way to justify extending Bubba's contract. And I love Bubba and wanted it to work out so much.