Good discussion last night. For those who weren't there, the consensus was that the Stars league is the way to go(althought no votes were cast). It is the more solid and stable option. We accepted the invitation to that league and paid our deposit on deadline last week. The SWSS, which has been created basically from scratch since then, has interesting features and is an intriguing option, but we don't see a reason at this point to change directions.
Where we left it is that the board will continue to closely monitor the situation, and if we believe that facts develop that warrant another parent meeting we will call one. Otherwise, all should plan on playing in the DSTHL this year. If anyone has questions, feel free to text or email me.
For those who were there, sorry I didn't have the chart I promised listing who is going where. It was a crazy couple of hours before I got to the rink and I was a little discombobulated. Anyway, based on what I know now, here is how the two leagues are stacking up.
Stars league (Normal league play)
Alliance
Allen Americans
Aces
Austin
BAHAA Hounds
Brahmas
DJHA Penguins
Grapevine Wolves
Dallas Stars Selects and Elite
OKC
Rampage
Houston Wild
Southwest series (Tournament Style play with ranking system)
Hitmen
Ice Jets
Oilers
McKinney
Lafayette
Amarillo
Odessa
Tulsa is on both lists. I have not talked to them so I'm not sure which way they are leaning.