so much focus on age. What about focusing on size/weight? How is it fair for my son who is 5' and 80 pounds to be beat on by 200 pound defenseman that are 6' 4"? My son is considered a holdback as he did pre first - so age doesn't matter. This is a safety issue that is being forgotten with everyone worrying about what college your high schoolers might not get into before they reach sophomore year.