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Post by mlh01 on Feb 21, 2024 23:30:53 GMT -5
I will also add that one of the reasons the old “outlaw” WOAA hockey league disbanded and formed the new Ontario Elite Senior Hockey League under the Hockey Canada umbrella was to hopefully have movement between the two leagues - players and potentially teams moving from AA to AAA
Other rumblings from the rink have Oakville and Niagara interests for next year in ACH
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Post by mlh01 on Feb 21, 2024 23:09:13 GMT -5
Why would Creemore join this league when there is only 3 teams. Double AA hockey is booming and there is 11 teams in there loop.Maybe its time to re think senior AAA hockey and re brand it AA.That designation never affected the Clarenville Caribous last year as they nearly won it. The difference in level of play between most of the AA teams and the AAA is enormous. There are many restrictions in place that prohibit teams from carrying too many ex-pro players. The AAA leagues do not have these restrictions. Most AAA players are ex pros whereas most AA players are lower level Jr or Cdn university level players. As for Clarenville, that was not their AA team. They picked up about 10 players from the other AA teams. Was essentially an all star team from Newfoundland. In fairness, even in the glory days this happened with Nfld teams. The island population is less than Hamilton, Ontario. Very hard to build a true competitive AAA team nowadays. I believe the Nfld team will be built similarly this season. To designate all teams as AA would be a huge mistake. The goal is not to water down the hockey, but to build high level Senior hockey. AA hockey has its place.
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Post by mlh01 on Feb 13, 2024 22:35:45 GMT -5
Brampton will not finish the season ….
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Post by mlh01 on Feb 10, 2024 9:24:30 GMT -5
Until officially announced by Hockey Canada, tentative start to Allan Cup will be Friday April 19th in Dundas. Four team Challenge cup.
More to come shortly
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Post by mlh01 on Jan 31, 2024 13:17:02 GMT -5
Yes for sure Woodstock is one of the teams that has been discussed at the games in Dundas and Stoney.
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Post by mlh01 on Jan 31, 2024 12:45:45 GMT -5
There was also talk/rumours that a few of the teams in the WOSHL like Woodstock, for example, may be looking at making the leap to AAA
Something needs done. Having mainly AA leagues across the country does not provide the top level hockey you see in AAA.
We are still post-pandemic. But the hope is other areas can put together higher calibre AAA teams
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Post by mlh01 on Jan 31, 2024 12:42:49 GMT -5
My understanding is Brampton won’t be back, even before the announcement of Major Jr A returning to Brampton. Two non competitive years in a row.
The hope was/is that with the creation of the new Senior AA league (Ontario Elite Hockey League), that is under Hockey Canada, that some of the top teams can make the jump into AAA. Sort of test the waters in AA, build a good team and fan base, then make the jump up.
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Post by mlh01 on Jan 6, 2024 18:26:55 GMT -5
Yes what I meant was the tournament was actually a “Challenge” Cup format last year. Meaning Dundas asked Clarenville to play in the tournament. Clarenville didn’t win the Newfoundland championship. But they were willing to bring their team to “challenge” for the Cup.
And what I meant by the old format is that in previous Allan Cup’s, each region would supply their champion.
For example -
- BC/Alberta Champion - Sask/Manitoba Champion - North Ontario Champion -Central Champion from Ontario/Quebec - Atlantic Champion - Host
There are now only two regions with true AAA teams - Alberta and Ontario.
The hope is in coming years, more teams will declare AAA.
Other idea that is circulating around the country is to allow AA teams to register for the competition.
Next few years will decide the direction.
For this year, in talking to Executives, it will be a Challenge Cup
Just glad Dundas has pushed and Ontario / Alberta collectively are keeping Senior AAA alive.
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Post by mlh01 on Dec 31, 2023 13:25:03 GMT -5
Members of the Real McCoys Executive have confirmed the 2024 tournament will be in Dundas….
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Post by mlh01 on Dec 26, 2023 16:39:19 GMT -5
2024 Allan Cup is in Dundas, Ontario - April.
Format and teams still to be announced. But Cup confirmed back in Dundas from my sources.
Will it be a “Challenge Cup” again? Or back to old format? My guess is another Challenge Cup until more teams register as AAA
I believe Newfoundland will enter along with Alberta winner.
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Post by mlh01 on Oct 21, 2023 16:30:42 GMT -5
What is the account called. I only see the old Brampton one. Last post was in August.
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Post by mlh01 on Aug 26, 2023 9:15:58 GMT -5
Yes old regime from 2021 owed City of Hamilton for use of Dave Andreychuk Arena (Mountain Arena to the old guys 🙂)
New team name is Stoney Creek Tigers.
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Post by mlh01 on Aug 25, 2023 20:44:43 GMT -5
Yes hearing moving down to the Creek.
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Post by mlh01 on Aug 18, 2023 17:13:28 GMT -5
Breaking news 12 teams have left the WOAA outlaw league and have started a new OHA /Hockey Canada Senior AA Elite Hockey league.
This has been talked about in various forms over the years. But is now finally reality. Gives Ontario 16 official Hockey Canada Senior teams. Twelve AA and 4 AAA teams.
Hopefully is also the start of increased AAA opportunities. Now the AA players will have an avenue to AAA
Not sure what the relationship will be with the ACH league.
Season to start October 6.
Great news !!
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Post by mlh01 on Jun 2, 2023 17:25:10 GMT -5
The Senior AA leagues in Ontario are thriving.
WOSHL expanding again. Bringing over storied Petrolia Squires and new Dunnville team.
Hoping it spills over to AAA as interest is finally being created for Senior hockey.
WOSHL has second to none social media presence. Actually rivals many top Major Jr teams. The Allan Cup AAA league needs the social media attention. Very lacking currently. Almost none existent in comparison.
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