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by cchlounger
Sun Aug 09, 2020 12:17 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: OJHL Expansion/ What GOJHL teams will apply for Jr. A status?
Replies: 9
Views: 7298

Re: OJHL Expansion/ What GOJHL teams will apply for Jr. A status?

FrozenPonds, Thank you for your thoughts; you have my vote and full support...lol. Due mainly to geography, I tend to be more of an OJHL follower than GO guy...but in saying that, I love your league, too. Like you, I want the players and fans to get the greatest experience possible and believe colle...
by cchlounger
Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:35 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: OJHL Expansion/ What GOJHL teams will apply for Jr. A status?
Replies: 9
Views: 7298

OJHL Expansion/ What GOJHL teams will apply for Jr. A status?

“OJHL to expand the league to 24 teams - Application process formally revealed” August 7, 2020, Mississauga, ON – The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) announced today the league is conducting an expansion program to identify & award up to 2 (two) new franchise teams. On the announcement of th...
by cchlounger
Fri May 08, 2020 1:47 pm
Forum: MidWest Forum
Topic: NEW OJHL forum on Tapatalk
Replies: 0
Views: 8490

NEW OJHL forum on Tapatalk

My apologies, as I know this is a GO forum...and a great one at that; but for anyone who also has interest in the OJHL, there is a new forum that just started up on Tapatalk. OJHL...The new In the Cage Both the Go and OJ are great leagues and whichever league you follow, more closely, it's nice to g...
by cchlounger
Fri May 08, 2020 1:46 pm
Forum: Golden Horseshoe Hockey Forum
Topic: NEW OJHL forum on Tapatalk
Replies: 2
Views: 7411

NEW OJHL forum on Tapatalk

My apologies, as I know this is a GO forum...and a great one at that; but for anyone who also has interest in the OJHL, there is a new forum that just started up on Tapatalk. OJHL...The new In the Cage Both the Go and OJ are great leagues and whichever league you follow, more closely, it's nice to g...
by cchlounger
Fri May 08, 2020 1:45 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: NEW OJHL forum on Tapatalk
Replies: 0
Views: 6504

NEW OJHL forum on Tapatalk

My apologies, as I know this is a GO forum...and a great one at that; but for anyone who also has interest in the OJHL, there is a new forum that just started up on Tapatalk. OJHL...The new In the Cage Both the Go and OJ are great leagues and whichever league you follow, more closely, it's nice to g...
by cchlounger
Tue Aug 13, 2019 4:14 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020
Replies: 26
Views: 30873

Re: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020

Here's a big one: Justin Kyle of Niagara Falls signs on with Collingwood Colts of the OJHL.
by cchlounger
Fri Jul 26, 2019 1:04 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Official Off-Season Signings
Replies: 29
Views: 69226

Re: Official Off-Season Signings

Does anyone know where Justin Kyle will be playing this year?

As far as I can tell, he has yet to re-up with Niagara Falls.

Thanks
by cchlounger
Fri Jul 26, 2019 11:57 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020
Replies: 26
Views: 30873

Re: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020

Once again, thanks for your comments. As for my words; I'll stand behind them, as being 100% accurate. I know one OJHL club (I assume you are affiliated with) whom were unhappy with my views and assessment their operations. What I'll say is this; Do your job better, in a more professional manner and...
by cchlounger
Fri Jul 26, 2019 12:35 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020
Replies: 26
Views: 30873

Re: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020

Ummm, ok Thanks for your insights. If you are truly familiar with both leagues, why would you need to fact check on team websites? Knowing the history of said teams should suffice, one would presume. Unless, of course, you're being over zealous in your stated familiarity with the OJHL! For the recor...
by cchlounger
Fri Jul 12, 2019 3:42 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020
Replies: 26
Views: 30873

Re: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020

Not the OJHL, but, three young and very talented players from the GO get plucked by the Navan Grads of the CCHL.

Blake Butler from the Legionnares
Mason Goldie from the Lincolns
Zane Dalpe from the Vipers

****The talent drain continues****
by cchlounger
Thu Jul 11, 2019 1:35 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Official Off-Season Signings
Replies: 29
Views: 69226

Re: Official Off-Season Signings

Caledonia being Caledonia.....Corvairs open up the vault to land 20 year old Tyler Burnie.
Rumour has it that Caledonia ponied up quite the amount of cash to land the big fella.
by cchlounger
Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:00 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Official Off-Season Signings
Replies: 29
Views: 69226

Re: Official Off-Season Signings

The league the Tikis play in may have a Jr B designation (because it is not underage OHA umbrella), but in reality, it's Jr C level hockey.
by cchlounger
Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:30 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL Board
Replies: 14
Views: 13789

Re: GOJHL Board

As an OJHL guy, I truly believe you are giving Marty Savoy (Bettman) way too much legitimacy and credit. Believe me.....the OJHL is a mess and widely regarded as a rudderless ship by people in the know. Historically, Savoy's tenure as Commissioner of the OJ has been one bad decision and stubbed toe ...
by cchlounger
Wed Jun 12, 2019 4:40 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020
Replies: 26
Views: 30873

Re: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020

Chris Ishmael of the Hamilton Kitty B's acquired by Milton.
by cchlounger
Fri Jun 07, 2019 9:58 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020
Replies: 26
Views: 30873

Re: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020

Interesting part in all this movement, is that due to recent changes (OHA), the GOJHL teams losing these players to the OJHL, are no longer entitled to their development fee.....or whatever you wish to call it. OJHL clubs can now raid the Ontario B loop, signing as many players as they wish....basic...
by cchlounger
Fri Jun 07, 2019 4:55 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020
Replies: 26
Views: 30873

Re: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020

Balah of Thorold Blackhawks signs with Aurora
Mullholland of Brantford Bandits signs with Brantford (Jr.A)
Sheppard of Brantford Bandits signs with Brantford (Jr.A)
Thompson of Hamilton Kitty B's signs with Brantford
Wright of London Nationals signs with Trenton
by cchlounger
Thu Jun 06, 2019 2:19 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020
Replies: 26
Views: 30873

Re: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020

Fedak of St Thomas Stars signs with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens.
Hayes of Cambridge Red Hawks signs with Milton.
Church of Brampton Bombers signs with Milton.
Bortkiewicz of Brampton Bombers signs with Milton.
by cchlounger
Tue Jun 04, 2019 5:54 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020
Replies: 26
Views: 30873

Re: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020

Didiano of the Bombers signs with Milton (formerly Newmarket)
by cchlounger
Tue Jun 04, 2019 5:52 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020
Replies: 26
Views: 30873

Re: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020

Yes, very much agree with you RagingBS. I truly wish and hope the best for these young men moving on to the OJHL, but clearly, some of these guys didn't do their homework...or have been completely snookered. I mean, Cobourg???? Really!!!! Side rumour: I am hearing D Stewart, formerly of LaSalle, inf...
by cchlounger
Mon Jun 03, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020
Replies: 26
Views: 30873

Re: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020

Zuber of Siskins signs with Cobourg
Smith of Niagara Falls signs with Wellington
by cchlounger
Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:30 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020
Replies: 26
Views: 30873

Re: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020

Raposo of Hamilton signs with Cobourg
Ryan of LaSalle signs with Cobourg
by cchlounger
Sun May 26, 2019 7:47 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Spring Camps
Replies: 2
Views: 4666

Re: Spring Camps

Hearing Niagara Falls may have landed Newmarket Hurricanes 16 year old from last season.
by cchlounger
Wed May 22, 2019 1:28 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020
Replies: 26
Views: 30873

GO players moving to the OJHL....2019/2020

Year after year, we see an exodus of talent leave for the supposed greener pastures of the OJHL. With so much on the line for these prospects, why do a large percentage of these young men and their families not do due diligence and their homework? I mean, if it were my kid, I'd be well aware of whic...
by cchlounger
Wed Jul 25, 2018 5:26 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL AGM Today
Replies: 156
Views: 611893

Re: GOJHL AGM Today

I agree with much of what is expressed above. Where I take exception, to a degree, is the theorizing that if you need to pay to play Junior A hockey, you aren't good enough for the level. That's simply an inaccurate, untruthful statement and it's misleading. At the core of the issue, whether you dis...
by cchlounger
Wed Jul 18, 2018 2:26 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL AGM Today
Replies: 156
Views: 611893

Re: GOJHL AGM Today

On top of that; making things even more difficult to compete for homegrown talent with the BCHL, many advisors, agents, NCAA schools and Ontario private schools such as St. Andrews, push players out west. I know some Prep schools, like a St. Andrews, won't barely talk to teams in the OJHL or GO, alr...
by cchlounger
Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:07 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL AGM Today
Replies: 156
Views: 611893

Re: GOJHL AGM Today

I could be way off base here, but from the information I've been told, what's good for the goose is also good for the gander. Meaning; any team in the GO can do exactly the same thing as OJHL clubs, and pluck players from that league for a nominal development fee, as well. Again, if I'm wrong on thi...
by cchlounger
Sun Jul 08, 2018 6:26 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL'ers going to OJHL
Replies: 14
Views: 17338

Re: GOJHL'ers going to OJHL

Make no mistake or bones about it, I truly believe a lot of people on this forum and in general look at the GO's designation and just assume it's on par or comparative to the NOJHL. Wrong!!! The GO is much stronger overall, with deeper and more talented rosters. How many guys in the NO have major ju...
by cchlounger
Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:40 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL'ers going to OJHL
Replies: 14
Views: 17338

Re: GOJHL'ers going to OJHL

To be clear and to try to make my points in a more positive manner, I will now attempt to offer a list of OJHL clubs which most deem to be run in a first class manner. 1a & b: Oakville Blades and Wellington Dukes. Two best run clubs far and away. Been that way for years! 2: Toronto Patriots. Oth...
by cchlounger
Thu Jul 05, 2018 4:08 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL'ers going to OJHL
Replies: 14
Views: 17338

Re: GOJHL'ers going to OJHL

I'm not looking to be mean or nasty, but, offer honest assessment based on what I know and what so called experts believe as fact. Cut and dried, the NOJHL and the Superior League are widely considered a notch below many Junior A leagues throughout the country. Yes, the odd year, there might be a go...