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- Tue Jun 06, 2017 10:15 am
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
- Replies: 62
- Views: 48973
Re: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
FREE HOCKEY FOR EVERYONE! The Taxpayer can pay for it.... somehow....
- Tue Jun 06, 2017 9:44 am
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
- Replies: 62
- Views: 48973
Re: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
No offense but...back in the Metro Junior days we used to get EVERYTHING for free other than our skates, shin pads, elbow pads and chest protectors. We got an allotment of sticks for the year and guess what, that was before the mess that is the OHA/OJHL and we still paid the big zero! So tell me no...
- Fri Jun 02, 2017 11:56 am
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
- Replies: 62
- Views: 48973
Re: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
I know for a fact most of the Cambridge players paid around 2K this year.FrozenPonds wrote: ↑Fri Jun 02, 2017 10:51 am Yes, a registration fee imposed by OHA/HC is a little different than a $5-7k team fee in the OJHL...who still have to pay that fee as well\!
It's not 5, but it's not chump change either.
- Fri Jun 02, 2017 10:45 am
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
- Replies: 62
- Views: 48973
Re: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
I know for a fact they pay to play in the GOJ too. Sorry.
Some teams pay the fees because they have budgets -- like Stratford, Elmira, Chatham, Caledonia, etc.
Some teams pay the fees because they have budgets -- like Stratford, Elmira, Chatham, Caledonia, etc.
- Fri Jun 02, 2017 7:37 am
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
- Replies: 62
- Views: 48973
Re: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
Again...this league lacks leadership! It's obvious they do not understand (or care) what is mainstream and what kids want! When you start to rest on your laurels, you begin to look more and more like the governing bodies in this province and country! Think outside the box and be creative!! When you...
- Thu Jun 01, 2017 8:05 am
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
- Replies: 62
- Views: 48973
Re: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
It has everything to do with the A moniker and not being able to retain players rights. When OJ teams can just pay 1500 for a player who's been developed in the GOJ, it's a no brainer. Players looking to move up go to the OJ and the bulk of players who come from the OJ/NOJ/CCHL are guys who are goin...
- Tue May 30, 2017 3:56 pm
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
- Replies: 62
- Views: 48973
Re: why do players leave for the junior A leagues
As for the "secret agreement", I think it is regarded as an after thought in the minds of most OJHL fans. As far as I know, its a held belief that that is true. The OJHL has come out and basically said such. And that's why nobody east of Hamilton even blinks an eye with all the endless ch...
- Tue May 16, 2017 8:15 am
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: Lambton Shore Predators to Komoka?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 62306
Re: Lambton Shore Predators to Komoka?
Kitchener Rangers and Kitchener Dutchmen are affiliated.
From what I've heard, the Rangers get to use one of the Dutchies two 16 year old cards every year.
From what I've heard, the Rangers get to use one of the Dutchies two 16 year old cards every year.
- Fri May 05, 2017 11:05 am
- Forum: MidWest Forum
- Topic: Cambridge
- Replies: 44
- Views: 58523
Re: Cambridge
The word around town is that Machado believes a few teams are willing to "go with him", whether that means...
This could get interesting quick.
This could get interesting quick.
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 3:55 pm
- Forum: Ontario Junior C Hockey Forum
- Topic: Simcoe Storm headed for Waterford
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8575
Re: Simcoe Storm headed for Waterford
The Jr B 99ers don't have financial issues. In fact, they have a very healthy budget in comparison to teams like Guelph, Waterloo, etc. as far as the Mid-West goes. But they end up selling players because they ask to get the hell out.
- Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:09 am
- Forum: Golden Horseshoe Hockey Forum
- Topic: Sutherland Cup Semi Finals; Caledonia vs Elmira
- Replies: 54
- Views: 42042
Re: Sutherland Cup Semi Finals; Caledonia vs Elmira
Elmira was the best team in the Midwest, IMO. Sometimes teams hit snags and I felt they did that in the Cherrey Finals.
But Reinhart can straight up win the Suthy himself - he's the best goalie I've seen play in our league in a long time.
But Reinhart can straight up win the Suthy himself - he's the best goalie I've seen play in our league in a long time.
- Fri Mar 10, 2017 1:50 pm
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: Troubles in Rocket land ?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 25000
Re: Troubles in Rocket land ?
Chillax. Jesus.
- Fri Mar 10, 2017 1:50 pm
- Forum: MidWest Forum
- Topic: 2016-2017 Season Predictions
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12478
Re: 2016-2017 Season Predictions
Got Elmira, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Brantford and Brampton bang on!ILuvHackey wrote: ↑Tue Aug 23, 2016 8:09 am Team Standings
1. Kitchener
2. Elmira
3. Stratford
4. Waterloo
5. Cambridge
6. Listowel
7. Guelph
8. Brantford
9. Brampton
I was so very wrong on Listy and Stratford. Close on Kitch.
- Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:33 am
- Forum: MidWest Forum
- Topic: First round playoff predictions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 8796
Re: First round playoff predictions
Listy in 4
Elmira in 4
Kitchener in 7
Cambridge in 7
Those two series between 3-6 and 4-5 are gonna be GOOOOOOD hockey.
Elmira in 4
Kitchener in 7
Cambridge in 7
Those two series between 3-6 and 4-5 are gonna be GOOOOOOD hockey.
- Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:23 am
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: Disparity in League
- Replies: 31
- Views: 24028
Re: Disparity in League
Problem is the OJ wants nothing to do with the GOJ,and the OHA does very little to fix things. That's why I feel the GOJHL needs to fix this on their own. Instead of trying to be classed as JR A, make one division of the top three teams in each current division. It will be the best JR hockey in Ont...
- Thu Dec 22, 2016 8:16 am
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: Favorites to win it all
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7863
Re: Favorites to win it all
I don't think you're giving the Midwest enough credit. They're usually one of the most competitive each year, and beat the living sh** out of each other so the Cherry Cup winners are usually pretty banged up. From my vantage point, Elmira is a legit contender. Listowel has done a lot of winning this...
- Tue Dec 20, 2016 8:01 am
- Forum: Ontario Junior C Hockey Forum
- Topic: Disgusting display from ref tonight in Niagara District game
- Replies: 10
- Views: 13410
Re: Disgusting display from ref tonight in Niagara District game
Was going to ask the same thing.BillyTheKid wrote:were you at the game ?
- Fri Dec 16, 2016 4:37 pm
- Forum: Ontario Junior C Hockey Forum
- Topic: Ayr Centenials
- Replies: 16
- Views: 23617
Re: Ayr Centenials
Apparently Gazzolla (sp?) is hurt and may not play this year according to a tweet from Jason Lott. Makes sense why he'd want another year.
Anyone know why Michaelis went to C? He was a top 6 in Jr. A. Seems odd to me.
Anyone know why Michaelis went to C? He was a top 6 in Jr. A. Seems odd to me.
- Fri Dec 16, 2016 3:54 pm
- Forum: Golden Horseshoe Hockey Forum
- Topic: Slobodzian to Thorold
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5721
Re: Slobodzian to Thorold
They have Savory.... one of the best in the league....
They weren't going to move forward with 3 goalies.
They weren't going to move forward with 3 goalies.
- Thu Dec 15, 2016 3:38 pm
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: TRADE DEADLINE (Deals, Signings, Rumours, Etc.)
- Replies: 42
- Views: 32509
Re: TRADE DEADLINE (Deals, Signings, Rumours, Etc.)
Jan 10 I believe?nineteensixty5 wrote:When is the deadline?
- Thu Dec 15, 2016 1:46 pm
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: TRADE DEADLINE (Deals, Signings, Rumours, Etc.)
- Replies: 42
- Views: 32509
TRADE DEADLINE (Deals, Signings, Rumours, Etc.)
What's everyone got? Mid-West - Kitchener brought back 96G Jackson McIntosh. They've had subpar goaltending this year, so this should help. - Talk that Kyle Walker in Brantford might be available? - Cambridge sent Will Harvey (who started in Caledonia) to Jr. C - Waterloo has added Nolan Regan from ...
- Wed Dec 07, 2016 2:05 pm
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: Disparity in League
- Replies: 31
- Views: 24028
Re: Disparity in League
If the Community funded teams are committed to winning ie. Stratford, they will go out and find the sponsorship dollars needed to be competitive. If your team is a circus side show ie. St. Mary's, then it's tough to find committed sponsorship. Private isn't always the way to winning either ie. Lamb...
- Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:58 am
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: Disparity in League
- Replies: 31
- Views: 24028
Re: Disparity in League
Would someone explain to me the disparity in Junior "B" . It would appear some teams have money to burn and buy their way to championships. What happens to the less well heeled teams they appear to be the cellar dwellers every year. How is that a fair and level playing field , just seeing...
- Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:41 am
- Forum: Golden Horseshoe Hockey Forum
- Topic: Caledonia going for four
- Replies: 76
- Views: 57368
Re: Caledonia going for four
The NOJHL isn't that great - most guys who come from there see a small drop off here, unless they come from one of the "have" programs like the TBirds.
- Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:44 am
- Forum: Golden Horseshoe Hockey Forum
- Topic: Coach Mike Bullard
- Replies: 30
- Views: 25919
Re: Coach Mike Bullard
What does the crowd of the falcons games have to do with anything here in this convo. Corsairs get about 150 fans on average they still win every game. Your post was pointless here it really was. Repeated your self 5 times who's cares the dogs play on Friday nights now. Guess that makes bully a bad...
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:22 am
- Forum: Golden Horseshoe Hockey Forum
- Topic: Best goalie
- Replies: 35
- Views: 26333
Re: Best goalie
Look at Harvey coming to the Midwest and being essentially average - same with in Caledonia.
For me, it's Reinhart in the Midwest.
For me, it's Reinhart in the Midwest.
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:57 am
- Forum: Golden Horseshoe Hockey Forum
- Topic: Coach Mike Bullard
- Replies: 30
- Views: 25919
Re: Coach Mike Bullard
That has more to do with depth than anything. They only roll two lines and the others basically sit.Port hockey1 wrote:Those saying good teams win, no matter who's coaching;
Kitchener... Need I say more.
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:19 am
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: Guy from OJHL forum rips the GOJHL, Buffalo
- Replies: 34
- Views: 30766
Re: Guy from OJHL forum rips the GOJHL, Buffalo
It doesn't matter. The OJHL was the laughing stock of NCAA hockey a few years back when they had 40+ teams. The league was an utter joke! The GOJHL has a good thing going. Their attendance puts the OJHL attendance to shame. Many an OJ team can only dream of having the attendance numbers of most GOJ...
- Thu Nov 17, 2016 8:21 am
- Forum: MidWest Forum
- Topic: Cambridge WinterHawks
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8673
Re: Cambridge WinterHawks
My boys have been good this year. Real creative offensive team who have gotten some timely goaltending.
- Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:01 am
- Forum: Western Ontario Junior B Hockey Forum
- Topic: End of Line?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9522
Re: End of Line?
6th in the West with 5 wins in 18 games, with a good number of returning guysBillyTheKid wrote:What's the state of the team?