Anonymous
Post 04/22/2026 09:02     Subject: IAAM 2026
Lots of conference games today, but doubt there will be many surprises. Only game I'm on the fence about is Spalding vs NDP. Give me...

St Mary's over Severn

SPSG over Mercy

Maryvale over RPCS

McDonogh over John Carroll

Spalding over NDP
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2026 13:19     Subject: IAAM 2026
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Anonymous wrote:At this point, I don’t see anyone beating out a Maryvale vs Mcdonogh championship.



McDonogh is vulnerable to losing in playoffs, especially due to injuries. But they seem like the only team that can hope to give Maryvale a game.

Dunno if it's Maryvale hoarding talent or what, but it seems like a down year in the IAAM. Some of the teams that look like they should preform on paper are really struggling, specifically SPSG and Spalding as of late. These team don't seem a lot of these teams playing together well. And have assisted goals always been so unpopular in this league?


I don’t know what games you have watched this season or in the past but most teams have a good balance of assisted to unassisted goals scored. Some teams are more ISO heavy than others but with zones being played more often and quicker slides in man defense, feeding is as good as it has been in the last 4 years.


As a parent with a student in the IAAM I have watched almost all of them and have not seen good or consistent feeding outside of maybe Maryvale because their top player likes to feed. Maybe you're seeing more because of the defense your DDs team plays.


And to be clear, this is not a knock on the players. I know plenty of them are beyond capable. If there isn't feeding on certain teams, I would imagine it goes back to coaching.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2026 12:47     Subject: IAAM 2026
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:At this point, I don’t see anyone beating out a Maryvale vs Mcdonogh championship.



McDonogh is vulnerable to losing in playoffs, especially due to injuries. But they seem like the only team that can hope to give Maryvale a game.

Dunno if it's Maryvale hoarding talent or what, but it seems like a down year in the IAAM. Some of the teams that look like they should preform on paper are really struggling, specifically SPSG and Spalding as of late. These team don't seem a lot of these teams playing together well. And have assisted goals always been so unpopular in this league?


I don’t know what games you have watched this season or in the past but most teams have a good balance of assisted to unassisted goals scored. Some teams are more ISO heavy than others but with zones being played more often and quicker slides in man defense, feeding is as good as it has been in the last 4 years.


As a parent with a student in the IAAM I have watched almost all of them and have not seen good or consistent feeding outside of maybe Maryvale because their top player likes to feed. Maybe you're seeing more because of the defense your DDs team plays.
Anonymous
Post 04/21/2026 12:22     Subject: IAAM 2026
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:At this point, I don’t see anyone beating out a Maryvale vs Mcdonogh championship.



McDonogh is vulnerable to losing in playoffs, especially due to injuries. But they seem like the only team that can hope to give Maryvale a game.

Dunno if it's Maryvale hoarding talent or what, but it seems like a down year in the IAAM. Some of the teams that look like they should preform on paper are really struggling, specifically SPSG and Spalding as of late. These team don't seem a lot of these teams playing together well. And have assisted goals always been so unpopular in this league?


I don’t know what games you have watched this season or in the past but most teams have a good balance of assisted to unassisted goals scored. Some teams are more ISO heavy than others but with zones being played more often and quicker slides in man defense, feeding is as good as it has been in the last 4 years.
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2026 13:10     Subject: IAAM 2026
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Anonymous wrote:I’m curious what the final will be with Darien and SPSG


Lost by one. 9-8


Wow. Darien way overrated then.


No slight to SPSG, but I agree that Darien is way overrated. After seeing them play SPSG, and most of their game against St. Anthonys, it's clear to me that Maryvale is without a doubt #1 team in the country. I don't know why MV chose to play such a weak out of conference schedule when this is the year they could have beaten most of the perennial powers and shown without a doubt they're #1.

That said, I do think MV is beatable but whoever makes it to the end with them in the IAAM better be solid on the draw and have a good defense or it will be a blow out.


Interesting. How did they beat St. Anthony's then?


Not really familiar with that team but did watch their game against Darien and was surprised to see lots of turnovers and one of their players (Florida commit) scored 5/8 of their goals. Darien does really know how to pressure the ball, but maybe St A was having an off game.
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2026 13:05     Subject: IAAM 2026
Anonymous wrote:At this point, I don’t see anyone beating out a Maryvale vs Mcdonogh championship.



McDonogh is vulnerable to losing in playoffs, especially due to injuries. But they seem like the only team that can hope to give Maryvale a game.

Dunno if it's Maryvale hoarding talent or what, but it seems like a down year in the IAAM. Some of the teams that look like they should preform on paper are really struggling, specifically SPSG and Spalding as of late. These team don't seem a lot of these teams playing together well. And have assisted goals always been so unpopular in this league?
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2026 13:02     Subject: IAAM 2026
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:I’m curious what the final will be with Darien and SPSG


Lost by one. 9-8


Wow. Darien way overrated then.


No slight to SPSG, but I agree that Darien is way overrated. After seeing them play SPSG, and most of their game against St. Anthonys, it's clear to me that Maryvale is without a doubt #1 team in the country. I don't know why MV chose to play such a weak out of conference schedule when this is the year they could have beaten most of the perennial powers and shown without a doubt they're #1.

That said, I do think MV is beatable but whoever makes it to the end with them in the IAAM better be solid on the draw and have a good defense or it will be a blow out.


Interesting. How did they beat St. Anthony's then?
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2026 11:16     Subject: IAAM 2026
At this point, I don’t see anyone beating out a Maryvale vs Mcdonogh championship.

Anonymous
Post 04/20/2026 11:10     Subject: Re:IAAM 2026
Anonymous wrote:What happened to JC yesterday? Heard some rumblings about HC

What's going on with he head coach?
Anonymous
Post 04/20/2026 09:11     Subject: IAAM 2026
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m curious what the final will be with Darien and SPSG


Lost by one. 9-8


Wow. Darien way overrated then.


No slight to SPSG, but I agree that Darien is way overrated. After seeing them play SPSG, and most of their game against St. Anthonys, it's clear to me that Maryvale is without a doubt #1 team in the country. I don't know why MV chose to play such a weak out of conference schedule when this is the year they could have beaten most of the perennial powers and shown without a doubt they're #1.

That said, I do think MV is beatable but whoever makes it to the end with them in the IAAM better be solid on the draw and have a good defense or it will be a blow out.
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2026 21:29     Subject: IAAM 2026
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m curious what the final will be with Darien and SPSG


Lost by one. 9-8


Wow. Darien way overrated then.
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2026 18:45     Subject: IAAM 2026
Anonymous wrote:I’m curious what the final will be with Darien and SPSG


Lost by one. 9-8
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2026 12:47     Subject: IAAM 2026
I’m curious what the final will be with Darien and SPSG
Anonymous
Post 04/19/2026 11:13     Subject: Re:IAAM 2026
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Anonymous wrote:What happened to JC yesterday? Heard some rumblings about HC


They just don’t have the talent this year.


Yeah, but they've kept it close with other teams on RPCS's level, so a blowout seems surprising.
Anonymous
Post 04/18/2026 19:09     Subject: Re:IAAM 2026
Anonymous wrote:What happened to JC yesterday? Heard some rumblings about HC


They just don’t have the talent this year.