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Guest wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:59 pm The state of minor hockey in Canada, especially in the GTHL, is a mess, and the Spittin' Chicklets crew nailed it. The cost to play is outrageous, and it’s pricing out so many talented kids. Hockey is supposed to be Canada's game, yet the barriers to entry are higher than ever. How are we supposed to grow the game when the focus seems to be more on who can afford it rather than who deserves to be on the ice? The whole "pay-to-play" model is killing the sport.

And let’s talk about coaching—or the lack of it. For a league that claims to be the best minor hockey league in the world, the skill development is shockingly inadequate. Programs lack proper coaching and professionalism, leaving players underdeveloped and frustrated. If you’re playing in the GTHL, there should be high expectations around skill development, team structure, and creating a pathway for players to reach the next level. Instead, it feels like a cash grab with minimal return for families investing thousands each season.

The Spittin' Chicklets guys laid it out perfectly—hockey culture in this country needs a serious reset. We’re losing our identity as the hockey capital of the world because we’re more focused on money and egos than the game itself. It’s embarrassing.

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:24 am

Guest wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:59 pm The state of minor hockey in Canada, especially in the GTHL, is a mess, and the Spittin' Chicklets crew nailed it. The cost to play is outrageous, and it’s pricing out so many talented kids. Hockey is supposed to be Canada's game, yet the barriers to entry are higher than ever. How are we supposed to grow the game when the focus seems to be more on who can afford it rather than who deserves to be on the ice? The whole "pay-to-play" model is killing the sport.

And let’s talk about coaching—or the lack of it. For a league that claims to be the best minor hockey league in the world, the skill development is shockingly inadequate. Programs lack proper coaching and professionalism, leaving players underdeveloped and frustrated. If you’re playing in the GTHL, there should be high expectations around skill development, team structure, and creating a pathway for players to reach the next level. Instead, it feels like a cash grab with minimal return for families investing thousands each season.

The Spittin' Chicklets guys laid it out perfectly—hockey culture in this country needs a serious reset. We’re losing our identity as the hockey capital of the world because we’re more focused on money and egos than the game itself. It’s embarrassing.

Well said. We also need to protect our kids. Losers on her trashing 10 year olds is one of the most pathetic things there is. It begs the question that if they are fu&$ed up in the head enough to come on here and say the things they do who knows what goes on behind close doors.

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:32 am

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:24 am

Guest wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:59 pm The state of minor hockey in Canada, especially in the GTHL, is a mess, and the Spittin' Chicklets crew nailed it. The cost to play is outrageous, and it’s pricing out so many talented kids. Hockey is supposed to be Canada's game, yet the barriers to entry are higher than ever. How are we supposed to grow the game when the focus seems to be more on who can afford it rather than who deserves to be on the ice? The whole "pay-to-play" model is killing the sport.

And let’s talk about coaching—or the lack of it. For a league that claims to be the best minor hockey league in the world, the skill development is shockingly inadequate. Programs lack proper coaching and professionalism, leaving players underdeveloped and frustrated. If you’re playing in the GTHL, there should be high expectations around skill development, team structure, and creating a pathway for players to reach the next level. Instead, it feels like a cash grab with minimal return for families investing thousands each season.

The Spittin' Chicklets guys laid it out perfectly—hockey culture in this country needs a serious reset. We’re losing our identity as the hockey capital of the world because we’re more focused on money and egos than the game itself. It’s embarrassing.

Well said. We also need to protect our kids. Losers on her trashing 10 year olds is one of the most pathetic things there is. It begs the question that if they are fu&$ed up in the head enough to come on here and say the things they do who knows what goes on behind close doors.

Or losers like yourself who rant anonymously on public forums. Ice time is $500/hr and the GTHL is non profit. It's sad that a bunch of guys who didn't even finish high school flap their lips on a podcast and your hero worship makes you buy in to their economic hypotheses. Suckers like you are what made me filthy rich. Keep thinking that your kid will make it big when they're 5'8" at 17 years old or can't skate worth a damn. You know the reality and desperately seek reassurance on here to temporarily suspend that.Fools!

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:35 am

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:32 am

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:24 am

Guest wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:59 pm The state of minor hockey in Canada, especially in the GTHL, is a mess, and the Spittin' Chicklets crew nailed it. The cost to play is outrageous, and it’s pricing out so many talented kids. Hockey is supposed to be Canada's game, yet the barriers to entry are higher than ever. How are we supposed to grow the game when the focus seems to be more on who can afford it rather than who deserves to be on the ice? The whole "pay-to-play" model is killing the sport.

And let’s talk about coaching—or the lack of it. For a league that claims to be the best minor hockey league in the world, the skill development is shockingly inadequate. Programs lack proper coaching and professionalism, leaving players underdeveloped and frustrated. If you’re playing in the GTHL, there should be high expectations around skill development, team structure, and creating a pathway for players to reach the next level. Instead, it feels like a cash grab with minimal return for families investing thousands each season.

The Spittin' Chicklets guys laid it out perfectly—hockey culture in this country needs a serious reset. We’re losing our identity as the hockey capital of the world because we’re more focused on money and egos than the game itself. It’s embarrassing.

Well said. We also need to protect our kids. Losers on her trashing 10 year olds is one of the most pathetic things there is. It begs the question that if they are fu&$ed up in the head enough to come on here and say the things they do who knows what goes on behind close doors.

Or losers like yourself who rant anonymously on public forums. Ice time is $500/hr and the GTHL is non profit. It's sad that a bunch of guys who didn't even finish high school flap their lips on a podcast and your hero worship makes you buy in to their economic hypotheses. Suckers like you are what made me filthy rich. Keep thinking that your kid will make it big when they're 5'8" at 17 years old or can't skate worth a damn. You know the reality and desperately seek reassurance on here to temporarily suspend that.Fools!

accurate and brilliant. Pieces of human garbage like the parents of 77, 97 and 7 from TM and 1 and 34 from VK keep throwing thousands at a dream they know cannot possibly become a reality. And they can't do a damn thing about it. You lose.

Guest wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:59 pm The state of minor hockey in Canada, especially in the GTHL, is a mess, and the Spittin' Chicklets crew nailed it. The cost to play is outrageous, and it’s pricing out so many talented kids. Hockey is supposed to be Canada's game, yet the barriers to entry are higher than ever. How are we supposed to grow the game when the focus seems to be more on who can afford it rather than who deserves to be on the ice? The whole "pay-to-play" model is killing the sport.

And let’s talk about coaching—or the lack of it. For a league that claims to be the best minor hockey league in the world, the skill development is shockingly inadequate. Programs lack proper coaching and professionalism, leaving players underdeveloped and frustrated. If you’re playing in the GTHL, there should be high expectations around skill development, team structure, and creating a pathway for players to reach the next level. Instead, it feels like a cash grab with minimal return for families investing thousands each season.

The Spittin' Chicklets guys laid it out perfectly—hockey culture in this country needs a serious reset. We’re losing our identity as the hockey capital of the world because we’re more focused on money and egos than the game itself. It’s embarrassing.

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:32 am

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:24 am

Guest wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:59 pm The state of minor hockey in Canada, especially in the GTHL, is a mess, and the Spittin' Chicklets crew nailed it. The cost to play is outrageous, and it’s pricing out so many talented kids. Hockey is supposed to be Canada's game, yet the barriers to entry are higher than ever. How are we supposed to grow the game when the focus seems to be more on who can afford it rather than who deserves to be on the ice? The whole "pay-to-play" model is killing the sport.

And let’s talk about coaching—or the lack of it. For a league that claims to be the best minor hockey league in the world, the skill development is shockingly inadequate. Programs lack proper coaching and professionalism, leaving players underdeveloped and frustrated. If you’re playing in the GTHL, there should be high expectations around skill development, team structure, and creating a pathway for players to reach the next level. Instead, it feels like a cash grab with minimal return for families investing thousands each season.

The Spittin' Chicklets guys laid it out perfectly—hockey culture in this country needs a serious reset. We’re losing our identity as the hockey capital of the world because we’re more focused on money and egos than the game itself. It’s embarrassing.

Well said. We also need to protect our kids. Losers on her trashing 10 year olds is one of the most pathetic things there is. It begs the question that if they are fu&$ed up in the head enough to come on here and say the things they do who knows what goes on behind close doors.

Or losers like yourself who rant anonymously on public forums. Ice time is $500/hr and the GTHL is non profit. It's sad that a bunch of guys who didn't even finish high school flap their lips on a podcast and your hero worship makes you buy in to their economic hypotheses. Suckers like you are what made me filthy rich. Keep thinking that your kid will make it big when they're 5'8" at 17 years old or can't skate worth a damn. You know the reality and desperately seek reassurance on here to temporarily suspend that.Fools!

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 11:29 am Please add to the rumour mill:

NYR -

JRC -

DMF -

TM -

VK - still parent controlled team

MR -

Nats - Chinese infighting

TRW -

TT -

Sens - incoming new coach uncertainties

MM -

Reps -