1997 AA East
December 6 2011 at 8:11 PM Anonymous (no login)

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Re: 1997 AA East December 20 2011, 2:28 PM

Are the SYB better than last year or are they the same or worse? Things that make you go hmmm...


Re: 1997 AA East December 20 2011, 3:06 PM

2:28 You ask a good question.This is how I would evaluate it,if I was to do so.Determine the kids that left(you know cause you were one of them),compare those to the new kids that joined,determine how the carryover is playing compared to last year ,and then I think you have your answer.Further to all of that figuring ,decide if the coaching group is better or not.Let us all know what the result is.....please?

I'll give that one a shot. SYB are obviously not shit. I'd say that they are about the same, even though they have some decent upgrades in a couple of positions this year, but they have some of the same long-time players making stupid plays at the wrong time of games, which hurts the team and prevents them from being more consistent. Don't know if they'll ever escape this tendency however. Still, they are in 4th...

3:15 I think you hit the nail on the head.....stupid plays ,and plays in alot of cases are bad penalties.More consistent and team play coupled with some better than average goaltending and you have a tough team to play against.Hope we don;t have to play them in the playoffs particularily if they pull it all together.Unless they drop to 8th we will be alright at least for the first round.

Tied for 3rd. There are only 3 long term players, most of the team is new.
Is NYK or NT better? Is Willowdale?
The league is very close in ability compared to most divisions. Teams have to play the game now to see who wins.
Should we not be happy? This is the best year of the 97 age group so far.

3:35 You make a good point.Since the big changes with NT and them coming back to the pack and only MI and NYK staying relatively the same(Not overly noticable changes)and hence the lead dogs at this time,the teams that made a number of changes are still working things out.....I know it has been 5 months but whatever,I think we are in for some good hockey and with that come surprises as we race to the finish line.In my opinion the East champ will come from south of Steeles Ave.There is a little geography tip for those planning on attending the parade.

NT or NYK will be east champs

if you could merge NT coaching with NYK talent you might have a city contender

Good point made by 3:35. For me, it's still too early to tell, as it is the second half, once good coaching over the course of the season is most important, and when you find out which kids can dig deep as they get tired from all the hockey over the 4-6 months. At this point, this reasoning would make NYK the favourite, followed by MI and then NT, with SYB still a contender, based on the core that has been there before. However, as said, teams are close, and if recent trends continue, we may be looking at a couple of other contenders (or some dropping back) by February. This should be fun for most teams.

I admit the hockey is way more fun to watch this year. Maybe all divisions should be capped at 11 or 12

Holiday edition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GwjfUFyY6M

Happy holidays heres to a great 2nd part of the season:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcwIEupH7UU&feature=player_detailpage

Merry Christmas to you and yours. See you in the new year.

Who can think of Christmas - we still have a game to play!! =)

All the best to all the minor hockey parents - through all of the joy and suffering, it is a great game for our kids to be playing, with some great moments to remember each year.

LF 6 TP 3 final score.

So much for the mighty Penguins

another 6 goals against TP goalie whoops

Strong game for LF, hats off to them. Score was 3-2 for TP going into the 3rd, funny score was 3-3 vs. MI going into the 3rd as well! Things that make you say hmmm...

In the 3rd LF player got away with a smart play but risky by pushing a TP player into his own goalie and LF scored a crucial goal with the goalie out of the play. The linesmen then talked to the reff and 10 sec later LF got a 4 min hit to the head call (owe you one call) TP did shit all on that P/P and that’s where they lost the game!

It was played like a playoff game and TP showed their lack of making the playoffs over the years will hurt them.

Okay enough patting yourself on the back, you're starting to sound like a D**K parent.

Heard your skipper's kid going AAA with the Titans or Reps. any truth to this ?

TPPG.....What happenned?Is the goalie getting tired as the shots pile up,losing his focus as game goes on,defensive breakdowns,offense being left in dressing room during flood.....help us here with some answers.I had you guys on the move after good results the last 3 weeks,do I have to re-evaluate? Sincerely AAA scout.

1:24 Absolutely, and let the rumours start about the new,I mean old coach for next year!

7:30 AM

Are you saying VC is coming back to the LSF"s ?

Does it not make sense?I do not think another AAA team would need him,so why not go home ,where there is a good chance there may be a need?He can rebuild that team just in time ti get his son drafted....they do draft AA kids,right?Something to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.

Need to get my son off his team, please help...

NYK has the best goaltending in AA

Best team D maybe, with very good tending to back it up, but they are not clearly better than a number of others in the loop. Still would pick TP under-ager for my money, but we'll see if he can last the season after all the rubber in the first half behind a weak D, as some said that he was looking mediocre in his last game.

any word on tonight's scores ?

How can you can that a team like TP have the best goaltending or anything near it. Look at the stats, they have over 70 GA. Look at teams like NT and TCB that don't have a ton of skill and still manage to have only 50 GA.

NYK, TCB and NT have the best goalies in the league with the most consistent being NYK.

TCB 3 LSK 0

Any details on MI-NT game?

So 12:17, which one of those three teams is your son tending for. Just a lucky guess - NYK? Lots of good goalies this year - few weak ones. GA is far more about team skill, ability of defensemen to clear the puck, and forward commitment to backcheck. You don't mention MI's goalie, but they have had the best GA for most of the season, with a defense that isn't overly strong. Flawed logic, but like I say, very few bad goalies at this age and level.

TP let 6 goals in vs. LF, I don't believe LF scored 6 all season enough said.

You clearly don't understand the game. I'm sure NYK has had a blowout or two this year themselves - should we dredge that up as an example that NYK goalies are crap? No, I didn't think so. Keeping the puck out of the net is a team game. Not trying to bash you, but you need to pay attention to what goes on all over the ice and count many bad plays it takes to cause a goal. That's why it's ridiculous to blame any individual, including goalies, for losses, or credit them for wins. NYK goalies are strong, but so are most others in the league, and they don't have the NYK team in front of them.

Well,seeing as both MI and NT goalies have been mentioned in previous post someone give me the details of that game and tell me about the goalies as an aside if you want.

I just want to hear feedback about the refereeing - I think that all parents who are not on those teams smiled when they thought of NT having to deal with the other worst homer refs in the league!

I've said from the strat NYK are strong in net. But yes they do have very good defence. Heres a good question what teams have the top D?

Overall team D, it is NYK, as the GA reflects. I think that really good individual D-men are hard to find. MI have one kid who is good when he's on, but he's sporadic. NYK have one big D who is very strong and solid both ways - not sure what happened to their skilled kid from the past couple of years. No one stands out on NT, but they play a good team D game when they're at their best, with forwards helping out. WBH have two big D who aren't overly mobile, but they were dominant in one game against us this year. TP has one big D who is very effective when he's playing conservatively - making the simple plays - otherwise, he is overextending. GPR has one kid who isn't huge, but does rush well and is solid - good game sense. LF has a big kid who plays a stupid game, but can be effective when he's smartly aggressive. SYB has a D who came down from AAA and has good skills, but his overall games seems to be in decline. I like TCB's team, but can't think of a D there that has caught my eye. Just like the goalies - lots of good kids who can play at this age and level, so standing out is becoming harder.

here is another good question...what happenned in the MI-NT game?Is NT coming on?Is MI slipping back to the pack abit?Goalies,schmoalies who cares except goalie dads!

Agree. NT parents were very vocal on here after the NYK defeat, but all has gone silent. Where's the game report?

10:23 Nobody is talking...Hmmmm,maybe there was a gag order on the game?

Maybe NT and MI made a secret agreement to have their refs play it fair in each other's buildings when they play each other, and they don't want the rest of the league to know?

Just realized that with MI going AAA next year everything is on a need to know basis,and I guess none of us need to know.Is that a possible explanation for the eery silence.Maybe RM is in cahoots with RS as they put together a competitive roster for a run at the MM crown.Just thinking out loud.....who cares about targets....I mean goalies.

With due respect to NT, MI refs are worst meatballs in the loop. One-goal MI win, when reffing is taken into account, probably translates into an MI loss under regular circumstances. Too funny.

NT v. MI last night...3-2 for Markham. Good game over all, maybe a little slower pace at times than both teams are capable of. NT made a couple of soft plays in its own end that resulted in MI goals (the kind of lazy plays that you can't make against a strong team like MI). Refing was unbiased for the most part.

Finally - the game report! Good analysis. Thanks.

Both 10:36 and 10:38 appear to be on to something,neither team rarely lose in their own building. Must be just a coincidence or is it?Another chin scratcher.Where is the Pink Panther when we really have a case to solve?

Are we still conceeding an MI championship,or have the waters muddied a bit the kast 3 weeks?

other teams are catching up to MI it would seem
can't think of a front runner yet
still up for grabs and anything can happen come playoff time

get on a roll and keep rollin !!!!!

To all the tools that love the "homer refs at Markham and NT" stuff, here's what you are really saying: "my kid's team is not very good on most nights, so I will use a ridiculous conspiracy theory as an excuse for their shortcomings".

I'm sure with something like 300 refs to schedule over hundreds of games a week at scores of arenas, the GTHL has time to appoint special refs to these rinks to help the home team win.

10:37 Tell me it is April 1,and that AAA stuff is a prank.Maybe 3 kids on all the teams in the East that could have a chance at AAA...MAYBE,and none of them wear an orange.blue and white sweater!

The only ones ever "conceding" the championship were from Markham. Long way to go yet, and MI plays a solid game, but very simple - boards to middle - and don't really have talent level to continue to develop a more creative game. Not trying to slag them though - they are still the top, and have done well to maintain a gap in the standings.

10:43 for another mystery, check out the number of games that MI plays in their rink. It always kills me how teams can play as the "home" team in the MI/NT buildings against those teams. Not sure how this happens.

10:54 You're last 17 words were spot on,I could not have said it better.You sir,are a wordsmith!

Someone get 10:54 a map to Markham - apparently he's never been there

10:58 even spent the time to count 10:54's words? Wow, is he blushing? Sounds like a budding bromance there! Why don't you guys get better acquainted, as it seems that you are probably parents on the same team. LMAO

10:56 Another tidbit to throw Pink Panther's way...how does the schedule inevitably always favour MI and NT.Who else gets a game right after dinner,every week?We have to wake our boy up to go to most of our games,and then have to avoid the drunks coming out of the bars as we make our way home in the middle of the night,after the game.

Hey, only one more game until the break. It's been a fun half with lots of competitive hockey in the loop. Have a great Christmas and let's hope for more of the same in January!

Agree 11:05 - don't get that either. But it won't help them come playoff time.

Agree 11:06 - good for all the boys. All the best to everyone for a safe holiday!

11:01 Not able to understand your post.Did you read the last 17 words.then take into context my post?The word that commonly describes a post similar to mine, would be SARCASM.

Agree with all posters when they pass on best wishes to all the boys( and I think 1 girl) and all their families.Merry Christmas and be safe.See you in the New Year and everybody come back with your AA game,as the sprint to the finish line ,I think ,is going to be exciting!AAA Scout.

Okay 11:10 - got caught scanning and just tried to add some levity. Guilty of stupidity!

11:19 Accepted.Have a great holiday!

9:37am

North Toronto 1 North York Knights 2
Toronto City Blues 1 North York Knights 3
North York Knights 4 Scarborough Young Bruins 3
Leaside Flames 0 North York Knights 4
North York Knights 4 Toronto City Blues 1
Goulding Park Rangers 3 North York Knights 4
Markham Islanders 5 North York Knights 2
North York Knights 3 Toronto Penguins 2
Willowdale Blackhawks 3 North York Knights 6
East Ender Ticats 0 North York Knights 3
Leaside Flames 0 North York Knights 5
Scarborough Young Bruins 1 North York Knights 3
North York Knights 2 North Toronto 1
Willowdale Blackhawks 4 North York Knights 3
Toronto Penguins 1 North York Knights 1
Leaside Kings 1 North York Knights 5
Markham Islanders 2 North York Knights 1
North York Knights 5 Goulding Park Rangers 0
North York Knights 3 Toronto City Blues 0
East Ender Ticats 0 North York Knights 10
North Toronto 3 North York Knights 0
North York Knights 2 Goulding Park Rangers 0


No real blowouts on the NYK side this year, but I would not call a 6-3 game a blowout (you did)!

All I was saying is I believe this was the LF first time hitting 6 goals this year!

11:34 That was a lot of effort to show a point.But I still think the TP goalie is one of the top goalies in our loop and quite capable of stealing points on his own.Go talk to the SYB club,they will tell you,I'm sure.

By "blowout" I was referring to the high goal count. And I wasn't just referring to G competition - NYK have had a couple of bad scores against them this year in tourneys. Look, not slagging NYK either, as they are a good team with good tending. Point remains that D is a team responsibility. If you don't understand that, I can't help you. If what you're looking for is validation for your goalie son, then no worries there, but you keep missing the point. Trying to educate/discuss, not fight, so I'll leave you to do a bit more analysis of what makes a good defensive team over the break. And yes, a good goaltender is a key component, but just one.

Every team has a rink where they just can't get it done! (not because of the reff)

In the LF vs. TP game 90% of the time the TP defence were back checking, not skating backwards riding the man to the outside and LF had a lot of 2 on 1's. (That tells me slow defence) But from what I hear you guys were told this. AAA Scout

Are the AAA scout looking at the LF coach's son ?

NT home games are at 9:40 PM friday or Tuesday nights
not sure how you think they are blessed
in fact they are so blessed, they get to play MI 4 times in the season

Shouldn't be. Sloppy D and slow afoot. Has good aggression, but unintelligent about it. Good size, but that isn't enough in this case. And, unfortunately, the dad is very visible, and a bit unstable, so questionable family influence there. Non-AAA Scout (hell, I must admit, actually not even a scout).

Poor NT boo f in who, go UCC yourselves!

(Under-cover-criers)

12:15 you speak as if it is only one D, their D across the board couldn't keep up with the Flames.

Come on 12:00 don't be dropping MY handle on your posts.TP are very aggressive and does not surprise me,that would lead to a number of odd man rushes the other way.The off winger has to know when to to start backpeddling,has to better read the play and get back and help out when pinching "D" has got himself in trouble.On the other point,the quick answer is .....if he continues to play a smarter game in combination with his size,strength,effort and some obvious skill,I will continue to monitor his progress.Couple of other boys we are watching,but you may be surprises.At AAA,there is far more to the game than scoring goals and the ability to dangle.We want boys that have superior hockey sense,which entails anticipation and decision making.Have no use for the puck carrier/puck loser guy.We want players who can make those around him better for the sake of the team.I know you have all heard that,but it is hard to get those better than average skill guys to buy into sharing the puck.They seem to have a mindset that only they are capable.And the other two assets I look for are skating..I contend you either have it or not,yes you can improove on it,but you better have the basics of stride and edgswork already, and perhaps the most important ....and that is heart.So scroll through all the boys that you think are the higher level boys,and use these simple guidelines and determine if you think they are ready for theAAA challenge.I will continue to make myself available as required.AAA scout.

12:17pm

Time to get out of your mom's basement (does she know about your little "I hate NT fort" in the crawl space under the stairs?

Get some lunch, take your meds, and if you hurry I think you can catch the end of the Flintstones.

12:11 Did we hit a nerve?most of the teams play late games,and on the other point about playing MI 4 times,it gives you another opportunity to take care of business and that I think is a good thing.Somebody please take care of MI.

12:23, I was answering 12:04

12:15 makes a valid point, but it is interesting that he was so silent when people were looking into insights into the NT loss to MI, and now he's back with a vengeance. Hurt pride I guess, after all the post-NYK bragging of a couple of days back.

Guess the Christmas well-wishing didn't last...

12:31 The shame - slagging the Flintstones - is nothing sacred on here?!?!

Yabba Dabba Doo!!!

12:31 Trailers or tents do not have stairs,so I think the "fort"is either the sleeping bag or the pile of dirty clothes...oooooopps did I just post what I was thinking?Disregard what I just posted,I meant to say Happy Holidays!!

12:41 U are killing me.I thought those fancy trailers had stairs to the beds, but my pet rabbit just told me that is a ladder!Who knew?

12:40 I agree with you,leave The Flintstones out of this.Betty was my gal when..you know..my body was going through ...some changes..when I was a littl...I mean alot younger.Does any one know if where I can find Betty today?There must be a link to a MATURE BETTY somewhere.Thanks

It looks like we are getting close to the slippery slope with the last couple of posts.....

12:30 sounds like you know your stuff coach. Winger’s pinch, D pinch shit if you had it your way the goalie would pinch (Isn’t it all about offence)? And you say aggressive style I say you have half a team of kids afraid to take a hit LF smoked TP in that department (And LF did a bang up job protecting their goalie). Here’s the truth TP do not have the legs to play a top 8 team on BIG ice (room and space) On small ice TP are a good club. SYB would beat up on this team on big ice (no tie) I mean lie.

12:30 "when pinching "D" has got himself in trouble", that's almost 90% of every play that I saw LF take full advantage of. And lets just say AAA scouts won't be looking at those D!

So Scout, do you agree with 10:15's assessment, or was that you?

AAA scout has never mentioned any interest in TP defense.Goalie ,for sure at 98 age level.Hope that clears things up men.As always,drop me a line if you have a question....I am here to help!

2:16 where do you see your team fit in with the east loop 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 8th?

9th TEE will pass by this team with ease, now that they have their coaching all figured out.

2:25 don't understand the question. if it is serious, then please clarify. if it is not, then no need, as I can just dismiss it as a failed attempt at whatever you intended.

2:28 Are you suggesting EE will catch TP?Not a chance...start the Clancy paperwork!

2:16 I agree with most of the assessment,but the MI boy has been very good when I have seen him.Size,however will hold him back from AAA in my opinion.AAA scout.

Your team is as good as their going to get, their 14 and there is 2 months left of hockey buddy.

Wow just got home and reading all this is a bit overwhelming on a Thursday, I must say my boy is a defenseman and I'm kind of glad he's not on the Penguins. Also whoever wrote the UCC thing suck my big toe!

Your big toe? Well, okay, if that is the biggest appendage on your body that you can think of

No, not an NT hater - just like to laugh a little!

4:49 You got to tie your post in with something....we have no idea what or who or when you are on about.As far as I know you could be talking about a 14 year old team in Idaho.We can't read minds....yet!

I think that it is an EE parent slagging a TP parent if I followed the ball correctly. But not sure that I did - this shell game with only one ball is very confusing - things move so fast, and never in an ordered fashion!!

Don't they play potato hockey in Idaho?

Just catching up on my reading, and I have to ask: what kind of individual goes around calling himself a AAA scout?! Not trying to be nasty to the guy, but seriously...

Above someone very sick and the sad part is it sounds like a coach.

12:30 I agree.

TPPG

Come on guys, TP. This team is very weak and this goes for coaching as well. Sorry, they have a goaltender who has helped them from their previous years. Defensively, weak or should I say soft with the exception of one but gets into penalty trouble. Offensively, weak with the exception of a few(one or two) other teams defense loves it. No aggression, can move the puck with no chance of being dropped. EE has all this, this is why they will catch TP for the final spot.

AAA scout got booted from A East thread and now is trying to provoke some dialogue on here.

6:02 I could very well be the coach of your boy,so play nice in the sandbox or junior might not get PP or PK in the new year.TPPG,I acknowledge your support,if only everybody sees the game as we do.would it not be a better game?AAA scout.Hey if any of you AAA scout bashers can't have some fun with minor hockey....scram and go solve some global issue or better yet find a cure for cancer,

6:37 AAA scout does not get the boot from anybody,but nice of you to mention where some of his other thoughts and opinions can be found.BTW did your boy accept that birthday skate I arranged for him with that mid level AAA team?Keep me posted...I will continue to help when needed.And that goes for anybody...Call me at "416-AAA-HELP"Now go have your dinner kids,so you can grow up to be big and strong...like Luke Schenn.

6:34 You are dreaming.I am not even affiliated with TP and I can see they are a much better team now.EE has a very good player ,that is for sure,but the supporting cast is not there.Maybe a couple of changes for next year and it might be different,but not this year...sorry.While we are talking about EE,does the boy that plays twice as much as everybody else...PAY twice as much?Just wondrin...

6:34 You are dreaming.I am not even affiliated with TP and I can see they are a much better team now.EE has a very good player ,that is for sure,but the supporting cast is not there.Maybe a couple of changes for next year and it might be different,but not this year...sorry.While we are talking about EE,does the boy that plays twice as much as everybody else...PAY twice as much?Just wondrin...

6:55... TP has the some of the weakest kids in this loop and maybe even in A. Definitly the slowest kid in this loop. EE has kids that are much smaller who are not afraid to get hit.

December 22 2011, 10:15 AM


The other good D on NYK who has been there the past couple of years who does stand out has been injured all year he hasnt seen a shift in any regular season or tournament game. He is returning in the new year (so i hear) and that should help boost their D even more and they will finally be able to move the forward who's on D right now back up to his normal position

7:09 does the coach not see that his kid does not belong?

Not his kid!

7:30 What team,what coach,and finally what kid?Are you sure you are on the right thread?As an aside,just finished watching the Leafs roll up on the Butterknives from Buffalo and could not help but notice Gaustead is no longer the captain,it is Pomenville.My question is this...did the "C" get ripped after Gaustead watched Lucic hammer Miller?

7:09...Come on, the EE play alright ,but as I said earlier get your name on the list for the Clancy shinny tourney.Get some coaches that are less familiar with the wrong side of the bar,and can control their potty mouth,and don't swear aggressively at the kids,and then get some bigger pkayers if you want and then let's tee it up for next September.Say hi to that highly paid coach(did he quit yet?)with the LK group.Nice job...is that what $4000.00 gets you these days?That is shameful!

Quit stirring the pot, we all know he pays half as much. But he is the team

"While we are talking about EE,does the boy that plays twice as much as everybody else...PAY twice as much?Just wondrin..."

That's the G for you coaches get paid with nothing in the past to show for it! Wake up parents you all as a group have the power.

so who is the new coach for EE? maybe its the big load mouth Dad of #4.then he would not have to pay to get into the arenas for games either.

like #7 on EE much better than #4

Don't agree. #4 is the most skilled player by a margin, and also has the best puck and game sense, including use of his team-mates to distribute the puck. From observation however, he is not very rugged. Just what I have seen.

What happenned with EE?They started strongly,but recently seem to be a different team,at least with the results.Can anyone shed any light on the situation?Thought I might look there next year for my boy,that wants to try AA.Thank-you and have a Merry Christmas!

11:27 He does'nt pay now!

8:02

The consensus is that they were riding one player really hard, with good goaltending and a weak supporting cast. They were doing well, but they ran into some issues with the coaches, whom I believe were removed for behavioural issues, and then ran into some suspensions which shortened the bench. After this, they really fell off. Not sure what the current coaching is like, and you will need to find out if they have a core returning.

In hockey you have player's with different roles, play making centre men (good teams will have 2 of these), shooting centre men (good teams will have 1 of these), fast skating skilled wingers, strong on the boards/in front of the net power forwards, puck rushing D-man (good teams will have one of these), Good clean hitting/stay at home D-men (Good teams will have 2-3 of these) All D-men should at 14 make a good outlet pass. All other players that cannot fit into these roles (Your kid is not on the right path), and the coach is not either!

Most important at least 1 very strong goalie.


NHL scout

who is the new EE coach?

I hear its Jim Peplinski an ex NHL player, I also here its because his nephew is on the team.

10:21 Sounds like you are talking about our team.So nice of you to notice.I will let the other coaches know we made the right choices after those birthday....I mean tryouts last spring.Wasn't sure how many fast skating wingers are needed,but we find 6 works best with our group.

Big big game tonight anyone want to take a guess at the score?


I say 3-3 tie...

do you think youre funny????

EE kid is good but not a star Daddy are you high the whole team is told to get him the puck, wait till Daddy goes to a good team and sees what happens when little Johnny doesn't always get the puck and has to go in those dirty places to get it. Dad your kid is a good player with some good skill that needs to work on team play stay away from teams like LK, GPR and TP (Not enough tallent to play with) and you'll have him on the right track only crap part is, is that he is 14 it might to to late!


NHL Scout



NYK 5 - LK 0

Let me be the first to say this.."This thread is apparently the go to site for talent evaluation,with pin point analysis by none other than TPPG,the ever insightful verbage from AAA scout,and last but by no means least,you have the subtle nuances of the game being viewed through the eyes of NHL scout"I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of all posters and readers only alike, to welcome these three to our humble 97AA EAST thread.I can't think of a better gift to the minor hockey world at this time of year than these three...pillars of the hockey world.5-0 NYK...in the first period,who knows the final..and more importantly who cares aside from the two teams playing.EE boy that is being discussed is not unlike alot of minor hockey kids,in that he has alot of extra "baggage" he brings to the rink....that being his dad.My thought would be in a good situation the boy could be a nice piece of a successful team,but as NHL scout pointed out it is getting late .Get with a top 5 team next year and he should flourish.Gotta go the blackberry is blowing up ...AAA scout.

AAA scout, I must say you've raised your game since your days on the 97 A east thread. I can't wait until you move on to the AAA thread; you should be smokin by then. we'll see you in the new year.

There are a few kids on LK, GPR, EE and last but not least TP that I am very onteresting in. Will be at their games in the new year to get them to play with my team.

HL Coach

Interested in, sorry!

Wow 4:30 - looks like someone passed the crystal ball to you!

The prediction by NHL scout being bang on is confirmation of what you can expect from now on,at the AA EAST THRAD.Earlier when I was making the announcement of NHL scout I was not even aware that he had a "chrystal ball"Today the 2 scouts and TPPG will be fielding questions between noon and three,so if you want some feedback on a player,a team,a coach,post your question then and we will do the best we can to help.On a related story I see HL scout is trying to make some inroads into this very highly sought area of interactive journalism,,,let's keep an open mind with regard to his future posts...to determine if he does belong ,up here in the rarified air of minor hockey.

just wait until the 97 AA West teams get a hold of you guys, it will not be pretty.

AA East or West = shit hockey.

HL coach is trying to put a HL Allstar team together, need an input as to which kids are candidates to this ALLstar team. We do have a few in mind already but would love to have an input.

My question for the hockey scouts is about player movement between the thress levels for the M. Medget year. seeing it is draft year and also the boys will be going to grade 10.


How many AA will be moving up to AAA next yeat? I think very few.

How many AAA will come down to AA?

How many A will move up to AA and how many will move down to A or HL.

How many A East teams will be around next season?

How many AA East teams will be formed next season?

How do we find a way to dispose of an idiot like you quietly?

11:24 Take another sip of your latte and chill.If you don't want to get in the spirit of having some fun with our minor hockey gurus,quietly touch the off button on your computer and take Rover for a spin.PS. Make sure he has a plastic bag to pick up after your mess.Merry Christmas...DUD!As far as player movement goes,I will have to review my notes(Where did I put the information filled napkins)and publish something later today...AAA scout.But generally,I don't forsee an awful lot of between level shuffling..but there will be a little for sure.I am hopefull my boy can go from being a frontline A forward to a AA mid pack team as a 6-7 forward.He can skate,shoot,pass and comes baggage free as far as parents are concerned.....let's start the bidding at a 20.00 Tim Card and I will take attendance at all practises.

11:45 If he can tie his own skates we might be able to do some business...let me know.

Hierarchy, I do have a goaltender in mind already, GPR netminder. Need another and then D's and F's.

HL coach

GPR will have a team because of its draw.

TEE will have a team because of the price.

TP will have a HL team next season because of the price and players movement.

LK will not have a team (don't think I have to say why).



It is sad that the above teams and I'll put LK as TRT have not had a kid go to the next level. GPR to NYR does not count.

All coaches at the A and AA level should be judged by how many kids they moved ahead not by their wins!



Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night

GTHL Coach

what about TCB?

You know what HL coach,the bit had maybe a little chance of being funny,but I am sure now, that the opportunity got swept out with the coaching staffs' of the EE and TP.There they are on the garbage pile.Why did not all the East teams enter e Silver Stick regional somewhere?Has the potential to be the highlight of any of the boys hockey career to date.I know of only NT(qualified for the big one)WBH,SYB and that is it.How come??

With MT out of Brampton,the SYB has a chance to make it to Port Huron.

Sorry GTHL coach but 2 of the NT kids that went up to AAA were from TRT for years and NT was just a pit stop. they would have gone there anyway.

Above they never would have been seen on a team with little talent, only reason they made the jump was because of NT (A club with talent and coaching across the board). Talented players need a supporting cast; you can't put a strong player with two weaker ones and expect him to do it all. That's why I tell all parents if your son is good get him on a good team so the low team coaches (or what we like to call them) the HL coaches will hurt your kid by putting him with weak players to even out the lines-------!

I will be also be looking for 2 ASSistants and a trainer as well.

HL Coach

GTHL coach,I respectfully do not agree with your assessment of minor hockey coaching groups.Players improve when the are constantly(practises)in the company of better players.Sure the coach lays out his agenda,but those that excel,for the most part,have the desire and skill set to do so,regardless of the coach.So I would say a big measure of a coach then becomes recruiting/putting the pieces together.I can't help but think that the NT team from last year would have succeeded with even me coaching,and I just barely know how to spell the word.That was a very good group of individuals that got brought together to dominate,and they did.If the coaches are able on their own to affect the improvement of the players,why did NT coach go out to get the players from other teams(TRT),etc that he did?If they were such great coaches they would have continued moving forward with their existing group.It is alot easier to bring kids over when they can see the potential of success.Rarely ever to you hear of a high level player say I will stay here,meaning a lesser team BECAUSE of the coach.So in summary I don't think youu measure a coach by those that moved up,you measure him by how many continued to play and enjoy the game,and if they learned a few things along the way,that would be a bonus.Certainly at this level.As an aside,go on any AAA thread and the coaching group of most teams,including the top teams are always getting slagged,and I am sure there will be a number of TM,VK,and MR,boys that will get drafted in a couple of years.But if want to LOOK like a real good coach...learn how to recruit.AAA Scout.

2:33 from what you're saying the kid from WBH that went to TP may have made a mistake, he's constantly on the ice with HL players.

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Paragraphs make your rant so much more readable. Since there are none I dont give a fuck what you have to say.

LMFAO

He got cut from WBH

HL coach...If my boy doesn't make it to the show(AAA)this year I may take you up on this unbelievable offer made available here today.I have empty beer bottles(lots) to put water in for the kids,and tons of duct tape if they get hurt.Does a coaching card come with this offer,because I am a suntan lotion salesman,and I am in a bit of a financial pickle right now,and saving $6.00 a game would really help.I will await your call.

AAA scout, why dont you try and assess the TP old and new coach?

2:58 may need someone to rub some lotion on my back, you available?

2:54 Paragraphs seperate different subjects.and I didn"t change subjects.I really did not think "Dick in the mud" was back from Christmas shopping so early.Go grab an egg nog and do something useful,instead of sucking the fun out of the room.You do that all week,take a weekend off!I still think TP will surprise someone yet before the end of the year.Don"t think the WBH/TP boy in question got cut,I think there were other reasons($)they went to TP.He is a good kid.The other reason I don't make paragraphs is because I do not know how!

Merry christmas all, just heading over to the LCBO to cash in all my gift cards after ranking them to see who really wants ice time. However the kid with hot mom who gave me a squeeze and a LCBO card will continue to get a little less so she keeps coming back for more.

3:01 Post your best picture ,and make sure it is recent,then I will/will not make myself available.I am really hoping you are a cougar..ppuuurrr!!

stop it stop it Im blushing

are u wet

hold on while I check lol

In the summer,when business is BUSTling,I am always lathering up their white spots...no better job than "Suntan Lotion Sales Guy"But, like I said litlle slow right now.That is why the coaching card,would really help.

3:11 Still waiting for that polaroid...

December 24 2011, 3:08 PM

I don't think so, TP"s costs are way more than WBH

I heard TP"s fees are 3500.00 plus , plus same as GPR

2:58 The coach that got put to the curb after almost 3 years and +/- $40.000 was a bully and not a motivator or teacher.He played a little hockey some years ago...but who didn't?I know he had kids playing to the edge,and sometimes over the edge ,and the results speak for themselves.They were doing better this year because a couple of new kids and good goalie...not because of him.Now they have a diferent attitude on the bench and in practise and it is showing.

Heard the new coach is doing HW any truth ?

3:30 Most would pay the full pop,and there is extra in there to help those that can't.That is the model both Aeros and TP use to try and attract quality players,by overcharging the majority.How else can you rationalize the gouge to the wallet??

3:31 Does the coaches meeting take place under the sheets?

4:05

I think you're wrong the owners keep the overcharge because quality players don't go to T/A and TP thats why both organizations suck

4:07.. absolutely

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays AA East! You all have made it fun this year, so enjoy the few days before we start it up again - it will go quickly!

Hope that you have a fun and safe time creating new memories with those most important to you!

start up again?
you guys will be here all night and all day tomorrow.

Hope everyone has a great Christmas Day with their families and friends.AAA Scout.

oops i meant A scout

What happened ? is everybody still on holiday ? lets get this thread going again and be nice Tis the Season

gotta wait until i am at work too busy enjoying the time off

happy new year all

whats wrong with this thread

5:38pm. You must be a city worker (Rob has plans for you) You must be on EE or SYB. TPers are unemployed and NTers are busy avoiding their family on the slopes.

Above must be WBH, sounds like you guys should join in with the NT parents, we all can see you guys are great at downhill.

What happened to this team?

What happened?
In previous years the team had some very good talent on it and despite the entire lack of coaching the talent was generaly able to hold its own.

This year the talent is a little less and the lack of coaching is strongly in evidence.

JS cannot coach, he doesnt know how to coach skating , skills or pattern, the dressing room is a mess, the team is heirarchical with the sponsors kid calling the shots and worst of all JS assasinates talented players.

Everybody knows he cannot coach, he is demeaning towards players and should take a very very long break from hockey.

This team was never good,only made the playoffs one out of the last 4 years.They barely made the playoffs last year,one point ,something like that.

Yup the coach has to go.

Only made the play-offs because we have never had more than 6 of 7 play-off ready teams in the thios loop.

TP, TA, Hillcrest(when they were in) and GPR have always been at the the bottom.

Last season the weak teams were E.E.-TP-T/A and TRT so GPR really had it easy,just by beating these 4 teams 3 times each equals 24 pts very easy to make playoffs.

Agree. GPR always think they have a great team. They are team that can say the boys play AA somewhere....TP this year has shown improvement...Even EE got better....NO Aeros or Ted Reeve to beat up on....
GRP steadily getting worse...somethings up. (or down)

then why didnt they do it again. best players left running and he actually thinks he can coach.

Very few on GPR would make a decent A team

2:26 very few on 3-4 for of the bottom teams would. GPR had 33Pts last year and LF had 30 souldn't LF be put into this boat as well?

They were better last season. LF was building last year, the gap is considerable this year.

This is why NYR suck, they use GPR as a farm team lol!

P.s I think LF need a lot more as they are about the same as last year (Under .500)!

LF much better team than last year,but they, like most teams have to bring it every game.They have won against every team this season(except NYK and draw with MI)

did they LF beat SYB??