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Post by mlh01 on Apr 24, 2014 19:31:26 GMT -5
Thought I'd start a new thread. I've been impressed with the long thread about the Newfoundland league. As Doug said, it brings back memories of the good old days that had so many posters talking Senior hockey.
Many of the threads over the last year dealt with the status of many teams across the country - ie would Orillia be back in the Ontario league in 2013? Would Powell River, in B.C. declare their club to be AAA or AA in 2013.
So let's use this thread, to keep it clean and to help keep the country informed with regards to Senior hockey. Hopefully each province will have more teams declare Senior AAA....and just as important new teams/leagues are added to any level.
Hopeful this turns into a very long thread that is updated from now until next season....
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Post by wade on Apr 24, 2014 19:40:18 GMT -5
Worst kept secret in Alberta:
Okotoks Drillers are expected to make the jump to SR AAA next year.
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Post by mlh01 on Apr 24, 2014 19:47:50 GMT -5
Here's what I know from various sources and from what I've read online -
Ontario:
Dundas Real McCoys - Allan Cup Champs!!! - will be back in 2014-15 for sure
Stoney Creek Generals - great first season. Read they are already gearing up for next season.
Norwood Vipers - read that they are seeking new executive members and are looking to increase interest to help with attendance. Back for 2014-15
Whitby Dunlops - read that they are disappointed with lack of attendance and will have meetings in July with executive. Similar to Norwood...looking for new executive members to help with operations. Not confirmed but the feeling is they should be back.
Brantford Blast - have heard from various sources, and have read, that the lease is up at the Civic Centre. Rumours of a Major Jr team for Hamilton that could call Brantford or Chatham (yes Chatham) home for the first two years before moving into Copps Coliseum in Hamilton. Hopefully, if true, does not affect the Blast.
Welland Whalers - have heard from fans in Welland that there is talk of no team in 2014-15. And, have also heard that they are looking at submitting a bid to host the Allan Cup in future years...very drastic and opposite rumours.
New Teams for Ontario - Cambridge always comes up in rumours. But icetime is always the issue. Galt Arena is booked on weekends. By the way - for Senior fans across the country, the Cambridge Arena, which as mentioned is in Galt, ON is absolutely the coolest place to watch a hockey game...anywhere! 2000 old style seats, in a bowl configuration. Old wooden beams. And, it is the oldest operating hockey arena in North America....would love to have someone come on here and say the Cambridge Hornets are coming back!!!!
Hope someone has some insight (or inside info) on any of the above teams.
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Post by gh on Apr 24, 2014 19:53:32 GMT -5
alot of Newfoundlanders living in Galt and area
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Post by munzie on Apr 24, 2014 23:34:24 GMT -5
Would Stoney Creek gearing up for next season, include one Ruberto brother.....or two?
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Post by Bfan on Apr 25, 2014 10:30:26 GMT -5
The blast will be back for sure the lease is signed 90 percent of the team will be back next year
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Post by Miffer on Apr 25, 2014 10:46:17 GMT -5
Despite the rumors on this board I think the Powell River Regals will be going back having AA and AAA teams.
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Post by wade on Apr 25, 2014 13:10:47 GMT -5
If the whispers are true...Allan Cup teams are going to be required to play in a league.
I'm not sure this is the right time for introduction of such a requirement...but...if it happens...it will have a big effect on who plays at the SR AAA level next season.
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Post by Western Guy on Apr 25, 2014 14:18:52 GMT -5
If the whispers are true...Allan Cup teams are going to be required to play in a league. I'm not sure this is the right time for introduction of such a requirement...but...if it happens...it will have a big effect on who plays at the SR AAA level next season.
I agree that there needs to be a rule but I'm not sure that forcing a team to play in a league to be part of the Allan Cup is the right way to go. Possibly suggesting that a certain number of games - exhibition or league, would be a better suggestion and maybe that could be tied with games played with carded players as of the Feb 10th deadline. Just spit ballin'
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Post by wade on Apr 25, 2014 14:36:22 GMT -5
At this point, I totally agree, Western Guy.
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Post by jimc on Apr 28, 2014 12:40:07 GMT -5
agree with both Wade and Western Guy...leagues are simply not available for every credible organization. Now, instituting a rule where some amount of games need to be played is great...and I think these teams, specifically Kenora, would love that..I also wonder if there i snot some better way to create more or longer provincial playdown series?
some rumours going around AC2014 that the Thistles were trying to find a way to join MLH...play 4 pt games, like the old Tbay Twins used to do
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Post by Sask on May 2, 2014 10:06:36 GMT -5
Rumor is rosetown is not entering AAA this year.
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Post by wade on May 2, 2014 10:29:28 GMT -5
Rosetown is going SR AAA for sure next year.
That rumour is 100% false.
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Post by Rudsy on May 2, 2014 10:31:38 GMT -5
There will be a team from Rosetown entering AAA.
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Post by mlh01 on May 2, 2014 11:53:44 GMT -5
So how many AAA teams will Sask have? Anyone know?
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