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by RagingBS
Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:57 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: The OHA
Replies: 42
Views: 53413

Re: The OHA

The well being of the players needs to be the top priority at this point. Players with Brantford (aka Milton) in the OJHL and every team in the GOJHL have been adversely affected by the OHA's refusal to assign game officials protocol as a substitute for doing due diligence.
by RagingBS
Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: The OHA
Replies: 42
Views: 53413

Re: The OHA

'After Darren DeDobbelaer bought the Icehawks in 2017, he requested to move the team to Brantford earlier this year. According to DeDobbelaer, the OHA did not respond to his request so the team went ahead and moved.' https://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/sports/local-sports/junior-a-99ers-revert-to-mil...
by RagingBS
Tue Sep 18, 2018 11:03 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: HockeyTV
Replies: 9
Views: 12206

Re: HockeyTV

Full year pass was $200 if bought before Sept 1, it isn't just GOJHL, also covers every Jr A league in Canada plus USHL, NAHL and even some high profile minor hockey tournaments. If you are only going to watch one GOJHL teams road games it comes out to averages out to $8-10 per game, but almost all ...
by RagingBS
Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:54 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: The OHA
Replies: 42
Views: 53413

Re: The OHA

The OHA has likely been advised by their legal team to remain silent, any statement on their part can be used as evidence against them.
by RagingBS
Thu Sep 13, 2018 5:54 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: The OHA
Replies: 42
Views: 53413

Re: The OHA

These decisions or lack there of are not only an embarrassment to hockey in Ontario, but they are now affecting the players who should be the most important consideration but seem to be more of an afterthought. This should be about them and the game. The inefficient ostriches from the OHA should hav...
by RagingBS
Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:09 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 79840

Re: GOJHL Issues

Ron wrote: Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:08 pm Now let's just throw in a rumour heard at a Junior C game last night- a group from Burlington has put in a bid to buy the GOJHL Brantford franchise and move it to the Wave there (worst plac ever to wtch a hockey game).
I am not sure that it is worse the Brantford Lions Park Arena
by RagingBS
Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:01 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 79840

Re: GOJHL Issues

Statement from the OJHL http://ojhl.pointstreaksites.com/view/ojhl/news-21/news_509272 Not sure if anyone has considered the end game but if this team move was an issue the time to object to it should have long past. I imagine there is a lot of potential litigation from players to sponsors to ticket...
by RagingBS
Thu Sep 06, 2018 7:02 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: 2018-19 Predictions
Replies: 40
Views: 45648

Re: 2018-19 Predictions

I would go with Niagara and Hamilton in the Shoe, London and Chatham in the West. Midwest is tough to call
by RagingBS
Thu Sep 06, 2018 6:45 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 79840

Re: GOJHL Issues

If a player participates in any way shape or form with a non sanctioned league after Sept 30 of a given year the player shall be suspended from any Hockey Canada sanctioned activity for the remainder of the current season. This means if the player is released in November from the non sanctioned team...
by RagingBS
Tue Sep 04, 2018 5:39 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 79840

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 There should have been, however it is easier said than done now. All 133 Jr A teams are in the 10 Jr A leagues that are governed by the CJHL. GOJHL Inc attempted t...
by RagingBS
Mon Sep 03, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: GOJHL Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 79840

GOJHL Issues

Found a very well written article in the Stratford Beacon Herald that seems very unbiased and is consistent with what I have been told.

https://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/s ... -continues
by RagingBS
Mon Sep 03, 2018 12:57 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: 2018-19 Signings
Replies: 128
Views: 372605

Re: 2018-19 Signings

Sure whatever
by RagingBS
Sun Sep 02, 2018 10:11 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Playoff format
Replies: 13
Views: 14557

Re: Playoff format

I think it has potential. With 6 divisions split by 2 conferences an unbalanced schedule could be created. Most divisions would be 4 teams. Having them play 8 games against each other (24 total) would create some very intense and bitter rivalries. Rivals draw in more fans and creates more revenue. T...
by RagingBS
Sun Sep 02, 2018 8:24 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Playoff format
Replies: 13
Views: 14557

Re: Playoff format

I would start with the leagues that players are leaving to join now, excluding the OJHL. Reason being if you want to be more attractive than the OJHL you need to look at where players go when they bypass them and why. I would look at the USHL,NAHL,WSHL in the US and the 6 legitimate JrA leagues in C...
by RagingBS
Sat Sep 01, 2018 11:01 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Playoff format
Replies: 13
Views: 14557

Re: Playoff format

Well Raging BS, first thought after reading your comments was to tear you a new one but on second thought, I thought educating you might enlighten you as to what happens in the real world.. You obviously have no idea what it takes to run a franchise in the GOJHL. Have you not noticed in recent year...
by RagingBS
Sat Sep 01, 2018 10:25 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: 2018-19 Signings
Replies: 128
Views: 372605

Re: 2018-19 Signings

There used to be a limit. 5 years ago teams were limited to 7 import spots. Those imports came in two forms, non Canadians and non locals. Teams had territorial rights to players. Canadian imports would use an import card there first year with the team. For instance, a player from London going to Wa...
by RagingBS
Sat Sep 01, 2018 5:08 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: 2018-19 Signings
Replies: 128
Views: 372605

Re: 2018-19 Signings

A lot of new faces across the league this year, it will be interesting to see how this all shakes out.
by RagingBS
Sat Sep 01, 2018 5:06 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Playoff format
Replies: 13
Views: 14557

Re: Playoff format

RagingBS, I for the most part enjoyed Ports posts. They were generally based on facts, unlike yours. Port has been involved in the Jr.B league for quite some time, he's been there and done that. Have You ? Port lose the HS reference, go with Howard Cosell, its more appropriate. Howard Stern is a mo...
by RagingBS
Sat Sep 01, 2018 1:07 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Playoff format
Replies: 13
Views: 14557

Re: Playoff format

I have always found that Port tells it like it is and doesn't just tow the party line. I think being known as the Howard Stern of the GOJHL is fitting. Welcome back Port.
by RagingBS
Fri Aug 31, 2018 12:51 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: Playoff format
Replies: 13
Views: 14557

Playoff format

Now that the GOJHL is down to 25 teams, has any consideration been given to reducing the number of teams that make it to playoffs? If they go with top 8 in each conference again it will result in only 1 team from the West missing playoffs. The entire Midwest and Golden Horseshoe would still make app...
by RagingBS
Thu Aug 30, 2018 9:24 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: 2018/2019 Schedule
Replies: 143
Views: 419918

Re: 2018/2019 Schedule

At the end of the day, paragraph 3 outlines what prevented this event from being sanctioned and what will prevent future events from being sanctioned. Obviously GOJHL Inc did not provide the necessary documentation in a timely manner. This is an event that the OHA should set guidelines for since it ...
by RagingBS
Thu Aug 30, 2018 1:08 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: 2018/2019 Schedule
Replies: 143
Views: 419918

Re: 2018/2019 Schedule

The following information appeared on MYFM Strathroy social media today The battle continues between the OHA and GOJHL and now it's cost teams like the Strathroy Rockets this year's showcase weekend in St. Catherines. The event scheduled for the weekend of September 8th has been postponed due to wha...
by RagingBS
Thu Aug 30, 2018 1:12 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: 2018/2019 Schedule
Replies: 143
Views: 419918

Re: 2018/2019 Schedule

If what she states in the second paragraph is true, why were they in the process of getting ref's for a non sanctioned group ???? ME THINKS WOMEN SPEAKS WITH FORKED TONGUE. They were likely arranging referees incase INC was able to meet the criteria to be sanctioned. It's a big event, you can't jus...
by RagingBS
Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:48 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: 2018/2019 Schedule
Replies: 143
Views: 419918

Re: 2018/2019 Schedule

I am sure Pelham did meet the expectations/financial criteria/ requirements for a preseason tournament or it wouldn't have been sanctioned. One would think something billed as "the" league showcase would need to meet a higher level of criteria than a tournament. Equal access (entry fee) fo...
by RagingBS
Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:47 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: 2018/2019 Schedule
Replies: 143
Views: 419918

Re: 2018/2019 Schedule

If what she states in the second paragraph is true, why were they in the process of getting ref's for a non sanctioned group ???? ME THINKS WOMEN SPEAKS WITH FORKED TONGUE. They were likely arranging referees incase INC was able to meet the criteria to be sanctioned. It's a big event, you can't jus...
by RagingBS
Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:37 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: 2018/2019 Schedule
Replies: 143
Views: 419918

Re: 2018/2019 Schedule

Here is something I don't understand. What is the position of the non- Inc teams ? The fact that they don't want to pay their GOJHL fess is one thing but what do they really want. Do they want a cap on player's fees ? Its funny that the majority of the non -Inc teams are the ones that appear on the...
by RagingBS
Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:22 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: 2018/2019 Schedule
Replies: 143
Views: 419918

Re: 2018/2019 Schedule

It would be interesting to know if this was from a league official or a MYFM employee that does play by play for one of the teams. The original story from last week Curtis Clairmont also mentioned that there are 2 schedules already made out, one for just the 15 GOJHL INC teams and the other with all...
by RagingBS
Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:56 am
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: 2018/2019 Schedule
Replies: 143
Views: 419918

Re: 2018/2019 Schedule

I don't buy the argument that this is all about the players. I will call BS on that. It is funny that Hamilton is part of the non-Inc teams but they were the only ones to admit they charged 3500 / player last year. As the owner said Hockey is expensive. He charged the maximum amount allowed and has...
by RagingBS
Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:42 pm
Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
Topic: 2018/2019 Schedule
Replies: 143
Views: 419918

Re: 2018/2019 Schedule

League opener is 2 weeks from tonight in Hamilton. Great to see this is resolved for now.