Post by IceMan_M on Apr 4, 2022 19:00:20 GMT -5
This just came down the pipe from the Ranchland Hockey League Facebook page -
“There is no easy way to make this announcement.The Ranchland Hockey League and Innisfail Eagles have been suspended by Hockey Alberta from further operation or play, until further notice. There be no representation from the Ranchland Hockey League for the upcoming weekend in Fort Saskatchewan.
The league Board of Directors will continue to work hard for everyone and will have a resolution before the start of 2022-2023 season.
The league would like to thank all the players, volunteers, sponsors and officials for all your amazing hard work over this past season
If you have questions please visit our league website for contact information or reach out to your team manager.”
One of the top comments below as well:
"The RHL's choice not to include the Innisfail Eagles in the league playoff process is a violation of the Appeal's Committee decision and a violation of the Hockey Alberta by-laws".
"As a result, the RHL is hereby suspended from all operations as a sanctioned Senior Hockey League of Hockey Alberta. All RHL teams are ineligible to play any further games this season, including the participation at Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships".
This would seem to bring to an end the month's long drama surrounding the Ranchland and the Innisfail Eagles.
After announcing this decision, Hockey Alberta then looked to find a team that could take the spot of the Ranchland. They contacted Dewberry (who were finalists in the Saskalta League) but they didn't feel they could ice a complete lineup. Hockey Alberta's next option was to invite both NCHL finalists to the tournament.
The Championship will have Camrose (NCHL), Lacombe (Wildcard) and Fort Saskatchewan (Host) from the NCHL, and Wainwright from the Saskalta League. The North Peace Hockey League did not operate this season.”
“There is no easy way to make this announcement.The Ranchland Hockey League and Innisfail Eagles have been suspended by Hockey Alberta from further operation or play, until further notice. There be no representation from the Ranchland Hockey League for the upcoming weekend in Fort Saskatchewan.
The league Board of Directors will continue to work hard for everyone and will have a resolution before the start of 2022-2023 season.
The league would like to thank all the players, volunteers, sponsors and officials for all your amazing hard work over this past season
If you have questions please visit our league website for contact information or reach out to your team manager.”
One of the top comments below as well:
"The RHL's choice not to include the Innisfail Eagles in the league playoff process is a violation of the Appeal's Committee decision and a violation of the Hockey Alberta by-laws".
"As a result, the RHL is hereby suspended from all operations as a sanctioned Senior Hockey League of Hockey Alberta. All RHL teams are ineligible to play any further games this season, including the participation at Hockey Alberta Provincial Championships".
This would seem to bring to an end the month's long drama surrounding the Ranchland and the Innisfail Eagles.
After announcing this decision, Hockey Alberta then looked to find a team that could take the spot of the Ranchland. They contacted Dewberry (who were finalists in the Saskalta League) but they didn't feel they could ice a complete lineup. Hockey Alberta's next option was to invite both NCHL finalists to the tournament.
The Championship will have Camrose (NCHL), Lacombe (Wildcard) and Fort Saskatchewan (Host) from the NCHL, and Wainwright from the Saskalta League. The North Peace Hockey League did not operate this season.”