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by richard
Tue Dec 03, 2019 10:45 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Komoka
Replies: 6
Views: 6823

Re: Komoka

Komoka is a great place to play jr b hockey. Support is decent. A very good owner and staff are very good. These people should be praised once in awhile. This is not there full time jobs. We need more of them. To own operate these junior b teams takes some kind of grit and hard work plus financial w...
by richard
Tue Jan 22, 2019 1:56 pm
Forum: Ontario Junior C Hockey Forum
Topic: Basement C Teams
Replies: 5
Views: 11072

Re: Basement C Teams

There is just not enough quality hockey players out there. Unless a c team has 5 to 6 quality players u are spinning wheels. When Dorchester entered the league that became one too many teams
by richard
Mon Oct 22, 2018 3:49 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: The OHA
Replies: 42
Views: 53357

Re: The OHA

I personally with over two decades of teams in oha more then happy to see the ship is being righted. I left on a sour and defeated mood and happy with some degree of common sense back in play. Thanks
by richard
Tue Sep 18, 2018 4:12 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: The OHA
Replies: 42
Views: 53357

Re: The OHA

Would this situation have happened if Brent ladds was still in charge? What an avoidable mess. Heads should roll.
by richard
Sat Sep 15, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: The OHA
Replies: 42
Views: 53357

Re: The OHA

Hard to believe someone would accept this position in first place with his health the way it was. Good luck in future to him and hopefully oha wakes up or get their crowns straightened up so hockey games from here on in can now be enjoyed without this nonsense.
by richard
Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:20 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: The OHA
Replies: 42
Views: 53357

Re: The OHA

Need a new southern Ontario hockey committe under hockey Canada to offer junior and senior teams in southern Ontario at a more affordable price and put an end to dictatorship. As past owner operator it is long overdue for best interst of teams and players in southern Ontario.
by richard
Sun Sep 09, 2018 1:20 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 79640

Re: GOJHL Issues

Sometimes every hockey organization (oha) needs an overhaul, recharging, change in direction from same old from the past. oha must come to grips with the idea that oha book allows for teams or league to compete in Jr. a,b,c, and d. To not allow Jr. a teams, league to compete for oha Jr. A cup in sou...
by richard
Thu Sep 06, 2018 1:32 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 79640

Re: GOJHL Issues

I have had the privilege of owning,managing and operating senior,intermediate and junior franchises within the oha for over two decades before leaving on a disappointed note unfortunately. The oha is a decent operating outfit but is off course in southern Ontario with the junior b teams. Hopefully, ...
by richard
Tue Sep 04, 2018 6:11 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 79640

Re: GOJHL Issues

For years I was told jr d teams to jr c could not happen. What happened all d clubs now jr c.. I was told to be impossible back then but it happened for best as d teams can now keep more local players etc. With oha approval and pressure from oha and b league I am of the belief that for betterment an...
by richard
Tue Sep 04, 2018 2:06 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 79640

Re: GOJHL Issues

Should have made a southern ont Jr. a league in first place and all this crap would have been solved and players would be all set to go
by richard
Thu Aug 09, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Fans of the 'new' Kilty's must (like me) wonder what's happening...
Replies: 5
Views: 9807

Re: Fans of the 'new' Kilty's must (like me) wonder what's happening...

I agree us old timers can remember. Trying as oha may to maintain same status with a jr b league in Ontario is doomed to future failure. Southern Ontario needs an elite junior league to showcase southern Ontario players young and old plus a decent amount of imports. A premier junior league below maj...
by richard
Sat Jul 21, 2018 4:01 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL AGM Today
Replies: 156
Views: 611920

Re: GOJHL AGM Today

As an old time past hockey team operator trying to understand Junior b teams wishing to go jr a and oha blocking there requests. If this is case why would oha want to block leagues clubs from giving there local area players and fans the opportunity To play jr a and keep good players rather then lose...
by richard
Mon Dec 04, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Trouble in Komoka
Replies: 19
Views: 20440

Re: Trouble in Komoka

This should not happen to a proper organization. They should apply to league and oha for help now. Need an oha appointed supervisor to help this beleaguered franchise!
by richard
Wed Nov 15, 2017 6:42 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Trouble in Komoka
Replies: 19
Views: 20440

Re: Trouble in Komoka

Having the great experience of operating junior teams I applaud anyone including the komoka people for icing a decent jr b team. Not many people can even begin to operate jr b teams as it takes quite a bit of work and determination to provide hockey for 25 players and fans. Good luck komoka and do n...
by richard
Tue Aug 22, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: New Rockets Coach
Replies: 47
Views: 40983

Re: New Rockets Coach

I just love good jr b hockey. I hope all teams in jr b are competitive with no lame ducks. I wonder sometimes there are just not enough players out there for the teams.
by richard
Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:53 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: New Jr C Rule
Replies: 15
Views: 14966

Re: New Jr C Rule

The oha has been around seems like forever yet and this seems crazy they still have to come up with rules to try and level playing fields. How is this working.
Oha has too many rules, too structured, etc.
by richard
Sat May 06, 2017 6:59 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: CAMBRIDGE SITUATION
Replies: 21
Views: 18157

Re: CAMBRIDGE SITUATION

I would love to see Chatham,London,stthomas,Cambridge plus other large communities be allowed Jr. a status. Smaller communities can enter jr c. Nothing personal just think a oha Jr. A league in southern Ontario would be great for players and fans. Yes jr b as is is okay but times have changed.
by richard
Thu Dec 15, 2016 6:25 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: london free press article re petrie
Replies: 1
Views: 3046

london free press article re petrie

Very unfortunate article about former hockey player Petrie. Somewhere, some how this former OHA player needed help and did not get it. It is hard to believe this player did not get help as early as 16 years of age. I sincerely hope this is just a one off and OHA and Managers of these teams are more ...
by richard
Mon Nov 21, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: Golden Horseshoe Hockey Forum
Topic: Buffalo has FOLDED
Replies: 33
Views: 34516

Re: Buffalo has FOLDED

Oha have stern punishment suspensions, fines etc for teams that go off track.c. Oha should take full blame for this and return monies to the league for there loss of income with this mismanagement.
by richard
Mon Nov 07, 2016 7:37 am
Forum: Golden Horseshoe Hockey Forum
Topic: Buffalo Regals
Replies: 15
Views: 22857

Re: Buffalo Regals

oha I thought had strict rules of admittance also strong quidlines to operate a team in the oha. Are their standards being compromised somewhat and for what reasons?
by richard
Fri Sep 02, 2016 11:51 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL - Jr. A?
Replies: 20
Views: 15640

Re: GOJHL - Jr. A?

Is it that important to go Jr A. Crowds are better in B. Players come from Minor and Jr C is that any different then B to A.
I like B league the way it is
by richard
Fri Sep 02, 2016 11:49 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL - Jr. A?
Replies: 20
Views: 15640

Re: GOJHL - Jr. A?

not sure why Jr A is so important. I like the league as is personally. Players going from B to A is that any different then players from minor, Jr C leagues to Jr B
Jr B leagues getting better crowds then this Jr A league are they not. Be a shame to go outlaw.
by richard
Sun Jul 10, 2016 6:58 pm
Forum: Ontario Junior C Hockey Forum
Topic: Big hill to climb for Simcoe
Replies: 8
Views: 13013

Re: Big hill to climb for Simcoe

It had to be done. True example jr d team loses all his teams local players to jr c teams. This jr d team forced to sign outside players. No local players no crowds no interest some teams folded etc. I like the idea previous jr c teams have to attract and develop there own players now with c and d j...
by richard
Fri Apr 15, 2016 6:44 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Breaking the rules set by the OHA(In Response to 'Stats Primer')
Replies: 18
Views: 13383

Re: Breaking the rules set by the OHA(In Response to 'Stats Primer')

The OHA has placed severe penalties for teams that abuse player benefits and incentives. If teams wish to go that route they will be caught sooner then later. Personally, I believe the OHA will eventually catch the cheaters if any are out there.
by richard
Wed Mar 09, 2016 5:13 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Lambton Shores Post Mortem
Replies: 3
Views: 3954

Re: Lambton Shores Post Mortem

Yes, I believe he should stick to baseball unless the village, oha , league and himself enjoy predators losing all the time which I doubt? Yes, the location and arena is fine. Management has to improve now!
by richard
Thu Feb 25, 2016 6:45 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: london free press article - concussions
Replies: 6
Views: 5714

london free press article - concussions

sad to read article regarding player Warren on Nationals. Surely, something can be and continue to be done to erase concussions.
by richard
Sun Nov 22, 2015 5:44 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Maroon meltdown?
Replies: 40
Views: 25272

Re: Maroon meltdown?

it is kind of odd that the GM resigned at same time of his arrival to play for Port Stanley?
by richard
Sun Jul 12, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: Other Hockey
Topic: London Billits
Replies: 0
Views: 1844

London Billits

London lakers looking for billets
Contact www.londonlakersjrahockey.ca
by richard
Sat Apr 04, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: Other Hockey
Topic: Lambeth jr c
Replies: 0
Views: 2093

Lambeth jr c

What a difference in value of junior hockey clubs.
Lambeth is for sale for $1.
Heard other area clubs for sale.
by richard
Mon Mar 30, 2015 6:02 pm
Forum: Other Hockey
Topic: New teams in gmhl
Replies: 1
Views: 2345

New teams in gmhl

Gmhl jr a league up to 28 teams now. See gmhl- new sw division