From previous thread...

"I was the original 99-AA poster with all the coaches and team rankings. I missed one team - West Mall... I had all coaches and teams correct beyond West Mall. I just knew they were loosing their top 4 -5 kids to other AA teams, so I figured they would not chance a AA team. Anyways, here are my rankings and take this to the bank:


Vaughan Panthers
Mississauga Braves
Toronto Eagles
Mississauga North Stars
Mississauga Jets
York Toros
Mississauga Terriers
Vaughan Rangers
Streetsville Tigers
Humber Valley Sharks
Toronto Royals
Toronto Ice Dogs
Mississauga Hornets
Duffield Devils
West Mall Lightning

There will be issues or there are already issues on some of these teams. I will not elaborate, but be very cautious. There are some very annoyed parents or there will be some very annoyed parents by the end of April. Mark my words. There are some snake oil salespeople looming in the 99AA ranks. They know who they are. They may just not know, that some folks are on to them this early. Some of us are watching.

This is not meant as a joke! I actually am trying to provide you with some solid insight. I hope it helps some of the newbies."



I think it's a fair assessment of skill from what I am hearing.

What tryouts do you think will be hot? Where can we expect big turnouts?

how about getting a job. wa too much time spent listening to the bs out there. HORNETS ROCK!

people saying things like "HORNETS ROCK!" at the end of their post should be the ones seeking employment

Interesting!! I would say close, with afew teams moving a couple places either way!!

The top teams will have the most skaters at their tryouts.
They will probably sign most of their players at the first tryout.

Vaughan Panthers
Mississauga Braves
Toronto Eagles
Mississauga North Stars
Mississauga Jets
York Toros

Top teams have already committed - only 1 or 2 spots at most available on the teams listed above

Some others over committed!! Going to be some disappointed parents!

exactly

Call the coaches before the tryouts.

99AA West Ranking:

Mississauga Braves
Vaughan Panthers
Mississauga North Stars
Toronto Eagles
Mississauga Jets
York Toros
Mississauga Terriers
Vaughan Rangers
Streetsville Tigers
Humber Valley Sharks
Toronto Royals
Toronto Ice Dogs
Mississauga Hornets
Duffield Devils
West Mall Lightning

The teams that usually have the biggest draws for tryouts are:

Rangers
Jets
Braves
Huskies
North Stars
Tigers
Terriers

Lot's of Mississauga teams because of the proximity to Oakville and Brampton residents (LOR imports).

I have heard that the Braves and Terriers are full for imports already and I think the North Stars and Rangers are too. Jets, Huskies and Terriers still have room for imports.

Vaughan Panthers
Mississauga Braves
Toronto Eagles
Mississauga North Stars
Mississauga Jets
York Toros

all those teams will still have at least 1 or 2 spots open

top teams never go to tryouts without ANY room to take a walkon super star

you are crazy if you think they'll turn someone down over another player they have said yes to that isn't that good!

ok

Are teams full now?

The good ones are.

STreets. has import room.

look on the GTHL website. Teams have placed players wanted ads

Hornets will likely fold. Where will the players go?

Hornets' players will go to where they belong if the team folds...A, select, Red or house league. There are always parents who will pay to play AA or AAA at any cost. Hornets know this.

Suckers.

We all know that there are tiers, top, middle and bottom, can't got with 8 team, dumb for all teams to make the playoffs. So the lower teams get smoked playing the top teams, keep it close against the middle of the pack, and play a competative game against the bottom teams. Hornets may not challenge for a playoff spot, but they are needed in the loop

Gthl newbie, but don't the Avalache play in the west, are they dressing a team, Just don't see them in the rankings

i think they have an A team. i love minor atom hockey, this is my third child starting the gthl and minor atom is always full of surprizes. Im so excited for the kids.

mee too

Will the North Stars even have a team? I was told that they have at most 9 skaters signed.

Maybe they should be the North Hornets!!

CAN THE MOD ADD SOME VIDEO CLIPS HERE

Is WM and HH still around? I've been hearing stories that they are packing it in.

west mall folded

Any rumours where the the kids are going? Any talent to watch for?

zippo......no talent there

looks like panthers may have goalie issues?

why would you say that? panthers have a great goalie, and great defence. Tey will contend in the west.

VP is the best. Will finish top 4 and will clean up in the mini Vaughan league, between Panthers, Royals, Rangers and Ice dogs.

easily!

10:07
Are you the Goalie Dad?
I wasn't specific to 1 goalie but both, they seem very small.

lol

lol

Mississauga Hornets fold

Is that for real?, or someone stirring it again

Here's Mr. are you stirring again. Wait for it! Take a look at the responses before you start accusing.

What about the Humberview Huskies, I here that they are gone as well, any info

Humberview Huskies did not have a coach so there was no tryout.

well said

It is true the Hornets are gone

so we are down to 13 in the West

Great TID can say they finished 13th

99AA West Ranking:

Mississauga Braves
Vaughan Panthers
Mississauga North Stars
Toronto Eagles
Mississauga Jets
York Toros
Mississauga Terriers
Humber Valley Sharks
Streetsville Tigers
Toronto Royals
Toronto Ice Dogs
Mississauga Hornets
Duffield Devils
Vaughan Rangers
West Mall Lightning

No Hornets no West Mall

99AA West Ranking:

Mississauga Braves
Vaughan Panthers
Mississauga North Stars
Toronto Eagles
Mississauga Jets
York Toros
Mississauga Terriers
Humber Valley Sharks
Streetsville Tigers
Toronto Royals
Toronto Ice Dogs
Duffield Devils
Vaughan Rangers


13 it is......................

Did the Hornets really fold?

It's a good thing that you can't bet on your rankigs... Or you would be LIVING IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER !

No kidding. Nice to see the North Stars in third when they can't even get a full roster!!

Ass an organization the Hornets are terrible. Now no 99's or 97's who's next?

hey I don't think these are intended to be the rankings.... these are
just the 13 that are set for next year....

anybody want to take a stab at ranking these squads and why

99AA West Ranking:

Mississauga Braves
Vaughan Panthers
Mississauga Jets

Toronto Eagles
Mississauga North Stars
York Toros

Mississauga Terriers
Humber Valley Sharks
Streetsville Tigers
Toronto Royals

Toronto Ice Dogs
Duffield Devils
Vaughan Rangers

Braves ( most consistant team)
Panthers
Jets
Terriers
Eagles
North Stars ( Have to wait and see after roster is filled)
Toros
Sharks
Devils ( couple decent players but no depth)
Tigers
Royals
Ice Dogs
Rangers

Two teirs really, top six then the rest. Just a guess.

99AA West Ranking:

Mississauga Braves
Vaughan Panthers
Mississauga Jets
Mississauga Terriers
Toronto Eagles
Mississauga North Stars
Toronto Royals
York Toros
Humber Valley Sharks
Streetsville Tigers
Toronto Ice Dogs
Duffield Devils
Vaughan Rangers

I really doubt the Hornets will fold. Their Coach is the GM or Asst. Gm or something like that of the organization.

If he doesn't have the players though he might not have a choice.

Organizations with A teams below them would fold a AA team without enough players in a heart beat, especially if it is an unconnected coach. The organization would look at the AA team as a pain in the butt, although with potential to strenghtn their A team if they fold.

Hornets have no A teams & their coach is connected.

If the Hornets coach is their GM or whatever then he is under no pressure or rush from the higher ups in his organization. Let the other teams fold wait around & pick up the players looking for a team. As a GM & with connections with the GTHL executive he may be able to get a waiver from the GTHL minimums, or at least an extension if needed.

lets hope they don't, although with 36 game season, with 13 teams, that means that each team would play each other 3 times. Works out nicely from a competitive point of view. Sometimes an 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th place is determind by the fact that one team may play the tougher ones more often and another team plays the weaker ones more often

IT IS TRUE THE HORNETS HAVE FOLDED.... no more speculation

I'm sure you can take that to the bank, someone on N54 says so.

Probably the Toros coach trying to recruit again.

Toros Fold........... down to 12....... what is going on

Come on boys, what's the truth hear. Did both the Horns. and Toros fold?

for sure the Hornets...... and well the Toros might as well to... I think they still need 4 players

Toro's seem to be ranked so high for a team that might fold

York Toros & West Mall Lightning have folded, TID will decide by Monday.


Humber Valley Sharks & Mississauga North Stars coaches have been replaced. This came to me directly from the GTHL office.

North Stars Coach is active (Owner/GM)in the org, can't see him being replaced

Agreed...where does this info come from !!

Agreed to what?

Why are the Sharks/North Stars coached being replaced?

How can these be correct rankings when teams are still advertising for players and coaches?

North Stars coach's father is the GM. SS jr. is the coach, SS sr. is the GM!

Does that mean both are being replaced?

I guess just Jr.

rumour that VR and ID's may merge can anyone verify?