Junior Ontario Hockey

Brookshaw has a long successful history with Darren Kelly, so this could go either way. If he wants to move to Jr A at some point he needs to go now since he is 19. St Thomas could be in rebuild this year. Ethan Nother is also looking at another run in the OJHL, Carson Moniz going to the USHL and Ca...

There are only so many coaching vacancies - so when they pop up, people flock to them regardless. It's an opportunity for someone who's been coaching AAA, Jr. C or been a B Asst. Coach to move up the ladder towards their goal of making this a living. The best candidates don't last long on the marke...

That is a very broad assumption that those on here don't volunteer or do anything but sit back and complain. If some people were able to understand what constructive criticism is the same teams would not be unable to compete year after year after year. When players want out every year there is a re...

I am sure he has had a few applications since the vacancy wasn't much of a secret outside of the Strathroy town limits. Hopefully for the good of the team he gets his ass in gear and hires a young coach sometime soon or he maybe back to looking at some grey beards to fill the void. He is right about...

When does the next list come out?

Like I said, don't know what Bondy is going to do, but I have complete faith in him to hire the best coach for our team. It's only June, he's got time to figure it out. Mr president should get rid of the GM nothing is going to change with him there Benedetti maybe a good one, he has spent time on t...

The Sedlak signing occuring this early is a positive sign that there is some desire to make a connection with the community. Not sure if that was RG's influence or a result of last seasons low attendance numbers. Many fans at the WMMC have voiced their thoughts on the lack of local players for a few...

The Sedlak signing occuring this early is a positive sign that there is some desire to make a connection with the community. Not sure if that was RG's influence or a result of last seasons low attendance numbers. Many fans at the WMMC have voiced their thoughts on the lack of local players for a few...

That is a very broad assumption that those on here don't volunteer or do anything but sit back and complain. If some people were able to understand what constructive criticism is the same teams would not be unable to compete year after year after year. When players want out every year there is a rea...

Riggin accomplished a lot in his short time with the tools he was given to work with. Tough times ahead now for the cash strapped Rockets. Last year they were looking for a coach after a long search they chose Riggin and it turned out great for them. The thing is that they didn't need to convince Ri...

The OHA needs to take a firm stance on this. This isn't like the OHL where the league stepping in to take control of a franchise to get it back on track will work. The OHA could make examples of a few teams like Pelham, St Marys and Lambton Shores since they do not seem to be able to figure out how ...

The Rockets sure got caught with their pants down on this one. Remember you heard about it here first. The Riggin signing has been known unofficially for a few weeks now, and it is a great personal move on his part. As many know, this was a position he previously held before joining the Rockets. One...

As the product on the ice falls so does the attendance. Players will talk openly among their peers about their experiences with teams. Some teams turn over large numbers during the season, generally not a good sign. Some teams see players move on to the OHL or Tier2 A or NCAA others see large number...

Looks like the Nats have made 4 significant rookie signings this year, signing LJK Major Midget grads Ryan Hopkins and Isiah Payne, former EMC player Kenny Chisholm and former St Thomas Stars AP Kyle Dawson. St Marys have signed local goalie Kyle Morning as well as returning players Dan Cloutier, Ph...

According to the latest update on Rockets website Brendan Riggin is the current coach.

Not panicked at all. I've heard a rumour about a certain person wanting to return, but can't see it happening, not with Mr President in charge. Wanting to return ? Wonder who that is haven't heard that at all. Didn't Mr President say a Sutherland cup in 2 years? Or something along those lines don't...

I know someone is going to attack Caledonia soon but the league has taken measures to make it harder to built a team by recruiting older players. The league has given all the teams the tools the need to be competitive. That said, for most of these struggling teams they need to figure out why they st...

I haven't heard of anyone wanting to return either. I know there is someone the fans had hoped would return but as far as I know he is quite content where he is now.

Interesting it wasn't a director or assistant coach that I was told about, that's why I haven't mentioned a name yet

It looks like some significant player movement going on in the Midwest, the Stratford Cullitons Jared Nash and Joe Leahy move up to the BCHL with the Penticton Vees and sniper Hayden Broomhead (a former Strathroy Rocket AP) going to the NAHL Amarillo Bulls.

My understanding is that all of the changes are voluntary departures. Below are details of one of the departures from the London Nationals " We are so excited to announce that Mike Crespeigne has accepted the position of HEAD COACH and Assistant General Manager with the Lambeth Lancers!! Mike h...

Have seen some emails from McDonald. He sends out his newsletter every once in a while . When you read it a window appears inviting you to talk to him. This month's newsletter seemed focused on defending his inclusion on the Black List. I am not sure he says much that hasn't been said before, but he...

One of his former teammates Matt Philip has also committed to the same team. Looks like there could be a lot of movement this season. I have yet to see anything official as yet but have heard from a reliable source that there are some non player changes happening with both the London Nationals and t...

Just over 36 hours until the list becomes public, should be an interesting read.

I had heard this as well. There was a fair amount of invites from the BCHL teams generally directed at the undrafted 17 year olds players that are looking at the NCAA route. The BCHL is the heaviest scouted league in Canada by NCAA, some say it is as good as the USHL if that is your route of choice...

I had heard this as well. There was a fair amount of invites from the BCHL teams generally directed at the undrafted 17 year olds players that are looking at the NCAA route. The BCHL is the heaviest scouted league in Canada by NCAA, some say it is as good as the USHL if that is your route of choice....

''The Maroons' next head coach will be the sixth since Bill and Karen Szekesy bought the team in September 2010.'' Maybe its the ownership ??????????????????? Something to be said for these owners and gm's that wouldn't know a good hockey decision if it hit them in the face. Lambton Shores 6 coache...

Right now it is buyer beware so you do need to do your homework on teams before committing. If the players want out it is for a reason. The 16 year old cards are one of my pet peeves because only the GM knows how many he really has. Mini camps aren't profitable without young players desperately look...

Hopefully it will expose the GMs that routinely lie about or fail to accurately disclose the correct number of 16 year old cards they have available. Obviously when players explore camps to attend having extra cards gives a recruiting advantage to a team that only has one or none. One team that I am...

For what it's worth, in my opinion, London has nothing to be ashamed of. They worked their asses off to get to the Sutherland Cup Finals. They are the Western Conference Champions and we all know it's a long hard battle to get there. They played 3 tough opponents to get there and then played Stratf...