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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.

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!

You’re doing the exact same thing as the rest of these losers.
This guy is giving me peto vibes the amount he cares about other peoples kids.

Hockey families clearly have no issue paying for coaches, no I don’t think any coach should do it out of the goodness of their heart but they should do it cause they once were kids and loved the sport and know how important these years are. Instead they are doing it for their disclosed fee, taking bribes from parents living a vicarious dream, teams being controlled by families because of “who” they are meanwhile their kid can barely skate. The coaching world is so intertwined with their real job that decisions aren’t made based on kids skill. Coaches are ruining kids love of hockey, kids are completely desensitized from the real world, not being allowed to be kids. When’s the last time most of you raising “top talent” asked your kid how much they are enjoying hockey, where and who they’d like to play with next year. What they’d like to spend their Sunday afternoon doing another skate or give them a choice. Hockey is getting ruined in Canada because parents are ruining their kids. Corrupt coaches exist cause corrupt parents enable them.

Someone finally gets it! It's easy to see how many of these corrupt ignorant parents are on this form.

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Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 12:45 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 10:18 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!

You’re doing the exact same thing as the rest of these losers.
This guy is giving me peto vibes the amount he cares about other peoples kids.

Hockey families clearly have no issue paying for coaches, no I don’t think any coach should do it out of the goodness of their heart but they should do it cause they once were kids and loved the sport and know how important these years are. Instead they are doing it for their disclosed fee, taking bribes from parents living a vicarious dream, teams being controlled by families because of “who” they are meanwhile their kid can barely skate. The coaching world is so intertwined with their real job that decisions aren’t made based on kids skill. Coaches are ruining kids love of hockey, kids are completely desensitized from the real world, not being allowed to be kids. When’s the last time most of you raising “top talent” asked your kid how much they are enjoying hockey, where and who they’d like to play with next year. What they’d like to spend their Sunday afternoon doing another skate or give them a choice. Hockey is getting ruined in Canada because parents are ruining their kids. Corrupt coaches exist cause corrupt parents enable them.

Someone finally gets it! It's easy to see how many of these corrupt ignorant parents are on this form.

So who is this coach everyone should aspire to be like?
This is the requirements.
Coach who this kids love and jump for joy when they see him
Incredible hockey player
Great communicator,
Has an incredible development program
Shows up for everything, but gives your rope to miss practice to go to curling practice.
Does it because he truly loves it,
Wins all the trophies and develops everyone
Keeps all the parents happy
… for 25-40 k that is pretty reasonable eh?

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 9:11 am so let me get this straight, you want a professional coach that has no kid on or bias on the team. You also want him to be willing to spend time away from his family
for 0 compensation?

Let me guess you also thought you deserved a blue eyed blond with DD's that cooks and cleans... it ain't reality buddy! if you are truly special people will help. if your kid is mid, you have to pay the the piper like everyone else or pick another lower cost sport, or get motivated to make more $ to provide for your family.

Ah, the classic “if you can’t afford it, work harder” argument—a simplistic and tone-deaf response to a much larger issue. Let’s set the record straight: no one is suggesting coaches shouldn’t be compensated. In fact, professional coaching is critical for proper development, and paying qualified individuals is necessary. However, when you combine exorbitant city ice fees with associations that operate as "non-profits," it’s entirely reasonable to question how the money is being allocated. Parents aren’t asking for freebies; they’re asking for transparency, accountability, and value in return for the significant financial investment they’re making.

It’s always amusing how certain voices on forums like these feel the need to flex their supposed wealth, as if that validates their opinions. Real success doesn’t require public announcements or empty bravado. Those who’ve truly earned their way in life understand the value of thoughtful action and meaningful contribution, not flaunting privilege or dismissing the concerns of others.

So, congratulations on coasting through life without questioning the reality others face. For those of us who’ve built our success from the ground up, we understand that this isn’t about affordability—it’s about a system that promises development but too often falls short. Families in the GTHL are paying for results, not excuses, and right now, the system is failing to deliver. Pretending this is just “the way it is” shows a fundamental lack of understanding of the issues at hand. But perhaps that’s to be expected from someone so far removed from reality.

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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!

You’re doing the exact same thing as the rest of these losers.
This guy is giving me peto vibes the amount he cares about other peoples kids.

Hockey families clearly have no issue paying for coaches, no I don’t think any coach should do it out of the goodness of their heart but they should do it cause they once were kids and loved the sport and know how important these years are. Instead they are doing it for their disclosed fee, taking bribes from parents living a vicarious dream, teams being controlled by families because of “who” they are meanwhile their kid can barely skate. The coaching world is so intertwined with their real job that decisions aren’t made based on kids skill. Coaches are ruining kids love of hockey, kids are completely desensitized from the real world, not being allowed to be kids. When’s the last time most of you raising “top talent” asked your kid how much they are enjoying hockey, where and who they’d like to play with next year. What they’d like to spend their Sunday afternoon doing another skate or give them a choice. Hockey is getting ruined in Canada because parents are ruining their kids. Corrupt coaches exist cause corrupt parents enable them.

find a good coach...My kid loves every second on the ice with his trainer. Thats where actual development is done
AAA is about performing, the reason kids have no fun is because parents put all the pressure on them and constantly compare. car rides are the poison.

Find a good support system and let them take the reigns. stay out of it and just say support. That is when a kid can focus.

You people are fu<£€d
80% of your little ankle burners will be great beer league players 1 day
Love staring at your wives

Less than 2% will be good juniors players...EVERYONE plays beer league at some point... What else should we do with our time and $? Would rather my kid be an athlete growing than some transgender goth kid.
It is not about making the NHL, its about teaching them how to compete and dedicate time and practice to a goal.

Nice to see their are people on hear that understand, welcome to the conversation.

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Please add to the rumour mill:

NYR - goalies on the move

JRC -

DMF - goalies on the move

TM -

VK - still parent controlled team

MR - goalies on the move

Nats - Chinese infighting , goalies on the move

TRW - goalies on the move

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Sens - incoming new coach uncertainties

MM - goalies on the move

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Which goalies going where?

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

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

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!

You’re doing the exact same thing as the rest of these losers.
This guy is giving me peto vibes the amount he cares about other peoples kids.

Hockey families clearly have no issue paying for coaches, no I don’t think any coach should do it out of the goodness of their heart but they should do it cause they once were kids and loved the sport and know how important these years are. Instead they are doing it for their disclosed fee, taking bribes from parents living a vicarious dream, teams being controlled by families because of “who” they are meanwhile their kid can barely skate. The coaching world is so intertwined with their real job that decisions aren’t made based on kids skill. Coaches are ruining kids love of hockey, kids are completely desensitized from the real world, not being allowed to be kids. When’s the last time most of you raising “top talent” asked your kid how much they are enjoying hockey, where and who they’d like to play with next year. What they’d like to spend their Sunday afternoon doing another skate or give them a choice. Hockey is getting ruined in Canada because parents are ruining their kids. Corrupt coaches exist cause corrupt parents enable them.

Someone finally gets it! It's easy to see how many of these corrupt ignorant parents are on this form.

So who is this coach everyone should aspire to be like?
This is the requirements.
Coach who this kids love and jump for joy when they see him
Incredible hockey player
Great communicator,
Has an incredible development program
Shows up for everything, but gives your rope to miss practice to go to curling practice.
Does it because he truly loves it,
Wins all the trophies and develops everyone
Keeps all the parents happy
… for 25-40 k that is pretty reasonable eh?

You’re not wrong—there aren’t many coaches who check every box on that list, but they do exist. The real problem is that the system doesn’t consistently attract or reward them. Maybe we do need to pay more for top-tier coaches, but let’s not pretend they’re all working for $25-40k. The best ones treat coaching like a business, supplementing their income through development programs, summer camps, and school partnerships. Coaches like Louie Caporusso, who’s mentored over 60 NHL-drafted players, or Adrian Saul, who’s developed countless players for the OHL and NCAA, show that great coaching does exist in the GTHL. These are the types of coaches we need more of—ones who care about delivering results and fostering development.

The issue isn’t just about paying coaches; it’s about ensuring the money goes toward attracting and retaining the best ones. Families are already paying a premium, and the top-tier coaches who treat it professionally deliver real value. But let’s not ignore the programs and coaches who run things like a cash grab—charging top dollar, cutting corners, and prioritizing profit over player development. They’re the ones eroding the integrity of the game and making it harder for families to justify their investment.

I’m not here to rant for the sake of it—I genuinely care about hockey. I never made it past Junior, but the friendships, life skills, and love of the game it gave me are priceless. That’s why this matters so much. Hockey isn’t just a sport; it’s a community and an opportunity to teach kids lessons they’ll carry for life. We owe it to them to demand better—not just in coaching, but in the way the entire system is run.

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Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 9:11 am so let me get this straight, you want a professional coach that has no kid on or bias on the team. You also want him to be willing to spend time away from his family
for 0 compensation?

Let me guess you also thought you deserved a blue eyed blond with DD's that cooks and cleans... it ain't reality buddy! if you are truly special people will help. if your kid is mid, you have to pay the the piper like everyone else or pick another lower cost sport, or get motivated to make more $ to provide for your family.

Ah, the classic “if you can’t afford it, work harder” argument—a simplistic and tone-deaf response to a much larger issue. Let’s set the record straight: no one is suggesting coaches shouldn’t be compensated. In fact, professional coaching is critical for proper development, and paying qualified individuals is necessary. However, when you combine exorbitant city ice fees with associations that operate as "non-profits," it’s entirely reasonable to question how the money is being allocated. Parents aren’t asking for freebies; they’re asking for transparency, accountability, and value in return for the significant financial investment they’re making.

It’s always amusing how certain voices on forums like these feel the need to flex their supposed wealth, as if that validates their opinions. Real success doesn’t require public announcements or empty bravado. Those who’ve truly earned their way in life understand the value of thoughtful action and meaningful contribution, not flaunting privilege or dismissing the concerns of others.

So, congratulations on coasting through life without questioning the reality others face. For those of us who’ve built our success from the ground up, we understand that this isn’t about affordability—it’s about a system that promises development but too often falls short. Families in the GTHL are paying for results, not excuses, and right now, the system is failing to deliver. Pretending this is just “the way it is” shows a fundamental lack of understanding of the issues at hand. But perhaps that’s to be expected from someone so far removed from reality.

Life is competitive...the issue is people complaining and focusing on other kids. its easy to be a success in this world the majority of people have victim mentality, no work ethic or perseverance. The cost is the cost, stop complaining about it and that other families are trying to get the edge in a competitive sports. Respect your opponent, focus on yourself and if your kid is a gamer and dedicated they will have a great experience.

The issue is all the " poor me, its not fair, that kid gets this and that. he is paying money for ice etc. when most of the parents don't have a goddman clue about where their kid stacks on the depth chart in reality, they blame every external factor factor over their son just not putting in the thousand of hours of practice ice it takes to be good at anything. Victim mentality is A Liberal ideology that has poisoned our once "Hard nosed, tough as nails reputation"



stop bein

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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.

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!

Ah, the classic internet tough guy—congratulations on being "filthy rich," because clearly that means you’re also an expert on youth hockey development and culture. The GTHL being a "non-profit" doesn’t mean it’s functioning effectively or that it isn’t pricing families out of the game. Ice time costs are one thing, but the entire structure is broken when it comes to accessibility, proper development, and transparency. Non-profit or not, the reality is that many families are struggling to justify the cost because the value isn’t there.

As for Spittin’ Chicklets, they’ve brought up valid points based on years in the game, which clearly struck a nerve with you. Maybe it’s easier to dismiss them as "guys who didn’t finish high school" than to actually engage with the real issues they raise—issues that many parents and players see firsthand.

Ah, yes, the classic "I’m filthy rich" flex—the hallmark of someone who’s run out of valid points. Now that you’ve impressed us with your financial prowess, let’s get back to reality: the GTHL may be a non-profit, but it’s still failing families with a system that prioritizes dollars over development.

As for your rant about height, skating ability, and "seeking reassurance," it’s a bold move to project so hard on a public forum. But thanks for chiming in—you’ve done a great job proving the exact toxic mindset that’s ruining the game. Well done.

You just proved to everyone that you’ve never played a high level sport in your life. PS5 doesn’t count. You have no idea what you’re talking about. Keep throwing your money away chump, it’s morons like you that keep us in business.

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Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 6:17 pm

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!

Ah, the classic internet tough guy—congratulations on being "filthy rich," because clearly that means you’re also an expert on youth hockey development and culture. The GTHL being a "non-profit" doesn’t mean it’s functioning effectively or that it isn’t pricing families out of the game. Ice time costs are one thing, but the entire structure is broken when it comes to accessibility, proper development, and transparency. Non-profit or not, the reality is that many families are struggling to justify the cost because the value isn’t there.

As for Spittin’ Chicklets, they’ve brought up valid points based on years in the game, which clearly struck a nerve with you. Maybe it’s easier to dismiss them as "guys who didn’t finish high school" than to actually engage with the real issues they raise—issues that many parents and players see firsthand.

Ah, yes, the classic "I’m filthy rich" flex—the hallmark of someone who’s run out of valid points. Now that you’ve impressed us with your financial prowess, let’s get back to reality: the GTHL may be a non-profit, but it’s still failing families with a system that prioritizes dollars over development.

As for your rant about height, skating ability, and "seeking reassurance," it’s a bold move to project so hard on a public forum. But thanks for chiming in—you’ve done a great job proving the exact toxic mindset that’s ruining the game. Well done.

You just proved to everyone that you’ve never played a high level sport in your life. PS5 doesn’t count. You have no idea what you’re talking about. Keep throwing your money away chump, it’s morons like you that keep us in business.

Mic drop!

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:45 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:42 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 6:17 pm

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!

Ah, the classic internet tough guy—congratulations on being "filthy rich," because clearly that means you’re also an expert on youth hockey development and culture. The GTHL being a "non-profit" doesn’t mean it’s functioning effectively or that it isn’t pricing families out of the game. Ice time costs are one thing, but the entire structure is broken when it comes to accessibility, proper development, and transparency. Non-profit or not, the reality is that many families are struggling to justify the cost because the value isn’t there.

As for Spittin’ Chicklets, they’ve brought up valid points based on years in the game, which clearly struck a nerve with you. Maybe it’s easier to dismiss them as "guys who didn’t finish high school" than to actually engage with the real issues they raise—issues that many parents and players see firsthand.

Ah, yes, the classic "I’m filthy rich" flex—the hallmark of someone who’s run out of valid points. Now that you’ve impressed us with your financial prowess, let’s get back to reality: the GTHL may be a non-profit, but it’s still failing families with a system that prioritizes dollars over development.

As for your rant about height, skating ability, and "seeking reassurance," it’s a bold move to project so hard on a public forum. But thanks for chiming in—you’ve done a great job proving the exact toxic mindset that’s ruining the game. Well done.

You just proved to everyone that you’ve never played a high level sport in your life. PS5 doesn’t count. You have no idea what you’re talking about. Keep throwing your money away chump, it’s morons like you that keep us in business.

Mic drop!

The bigger issue is that the system itself is broken. Families are willing to invest in hockey, but they deserve accountability and transparency in return. Throwing around cheap insults or flexing about being “in business” doesn’t change the fact that the GTHL is pricing people out of the sport while delivering inconsistent development and unclear value for the money spent. These aren’t just opinions—they’re problems that people across the hockey community are starting to call out.

Mic drop? Hardly. A real mic drop comes from facts, not weak insults or dismissive comments. I love debating with uneducated idiots!