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Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 12, 2025 6:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 12, 2025 6:27 pm Is the Barrie crew actually leaving?

All 3 are going to JRC - huge additions!

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 9:57 am

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 12, 2025 6:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed Mar 12, 2025 6:27 pm Is the Barrie crew actually leaving?

All 3 are going to JRC - huge additions!

Names ? why huge they should go to the Titans.

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:36 am TT trolling for names - i guess recruiting not as easy as they thought lol

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:38 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:36 am TT trolling for names - i guess recruiting not as easy as they thought lol

keep dreaming bud. TT is a top 2 team next year. roster full. try TRW.

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:48 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:38 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:36 am TT trolling for names - i guess recruiting not as easy as they thought lol

keep dreaming bud. TT is a top 2 team next year. roster full. try TRW.

TT will be a top 6 team which by all accounts is improvement and that's all you can ask for. Will they compete , definitely and that's what matters. The top 4 will remain as is with movement as to who is 1-2-3-4

Mid pack is up for grabs as usual from now too u18 with generally the same organizations. We will see better hockey next year in the GTHL with open boarders, what more do you need at U11.

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:18 am JRC – Strong at recruiting. The team is solid overall, though without any standout players. Coaching is competent, but parental involvement is questionable.

TT – An intriguing team. Belissimo has proven to be a strong Jr. A coach, but it's unclear whether his style translates well to this age group. The team is bringing in multiple players from NYR, though they are mostly marginal talent, as NYR was previously carried by Kitchen. The biggest concern is the influence of Eric Cella, whose involvement often leads to dysfunction. For example, he severely damaged the reputation of Eric Lindros - despite Lindros being widely praised at every age group he has coached, with people consistently speaking highly of his coaching and the way he treats kids.

TM – Massimo L and Guido L are widely regarded as problematic in minor hockey. With no real profession outside their minor hockey "empire," they berate both players and parents and engage in gossip. Their approach does not focus on developing players or fostering a positive environment. Notably, no alumni or former associates have anything positive to say about them.

TYN – The team includes one of the weakest skaters in the AAA GTHL loop (the coach’s son). Players are taught a highly physical style of play, and the parents are known for being difficult.

DMF – Originally supposed to be coached by JE but taken over by RE. The coach’s son is on the roster despite being more suited for AA. The team is largely carried by SR, who is at risk of leaving for TM due to a Brick free ride. Without SR, the team is at best mid-tier.

VK – A perennial bottom-tier organization, heavily influenced by the local "Woodbridge" culture.

Reps – The head coach is honest and well-respected, but recruiting remains a challenge due to interference from Jari/Sk8on, who impose certain players on the roster. This will likely set the team back.

MR – Ammal Esmatyar has developed a poor reputation, largely due to his over-reliance on paid skates. He frequently tells parents, "I need to see your kid XX more times at my Ammal Showcase Tuesday skate before I can assess them," while simultaneously dismissing other players at his skates as "AA level". He prioritizes Fralick and his nephew, playing them every second shift. His ego is notoriously large. Buyer beware.

SENS – The organization has some strong connections to the Marlies at the board level. However, poor recruiting and an influx of AA-level players have resulted in a weak team. Coach is known to be a good personal overall.

REBELS – A "friends and family" program. The Lomanacos are marginal coaches whose primary focus appears to be promoting their own daughter rather than developing the team.

NYR – Undergoing a complete rebuild. While AK receives a lot of criticism as a person, he is generally a decent coach and works well with kids. The team required restructuring due to problematic parents. They lost a key player, Kitchen, to Brick/TM. The Henrich affiliation is questionable.

TRW – Undergoing a full rebuild with Ajax OMHA players. The organization is known to be financially flexible for the right buyers. JV operates at a similar level to Esmatyar, using "fake skates" primarily as a cash grab.

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:54 am

Guest wrote: ↑Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:18 am JRC – Strong at recruiting. The team is solid overall, though without any standout players. Coaching is competent, but parental involvement is questionable.

TT – An intriguing team. Belissimo has proven to be a strong Jr. A coach, but it's unclear whether his style translates well to this age group. The team is bringing in multiple players from NYR, though they are mostly marginal talent, as NYR was previously carried by Kitchen. The biggest concern is the influence of Eric Cella, whose involvement often leads to dysfunction. For example, he severely damaged the reputation of Eric Lindros - despite Lindros being widely praised at every age group he has coached, with people consistently speaking highly of his coaching and the way he treats kids.

TM – Massimo L and Guido L are widely regarded as problematic in minor hockey. With no real profession outside their minor hockey "empire," they berate both players and parents and engage in gossip. Their approach does not focus on developing players or fostering a positive environment. Notably, no alumni or former associates have anything positive to say about them.

TYN – The team includes one of the weakest skaters in the AAA GTHL loop (the coach’s son). Players are taught a highly physical style of play, and the parents are known for being difficult.

DMF – Originally supposed to be coached by JE but taken over by RE. The coach’s son is on the roster despite being more suited for AA. The team is largely carried by SR, who is at risk of leaving for TM due to a Brick free ride. Without SR, the team is at best mid-tier.

VK – A perennial bottom-tier organization, heavily influenced by the local "Woodbridge" culture.

Reps – The head coach is honest and well-respected, but recruiting remains a challenge due to interference from Jari/Sk8on, who impose certain players on the roster. This will likely set the team back.

MR – Ammal Esmatyar has developed a poor reputation, largely due to his over-reliance on paid skates. He frequently tells parents, "I need to see your kid XX more times at my Ammal Showcase Tuesday skate before I can assess them," while simultaneously dismissing other players at his skates as "AA level". He prioritizes Fralick and his nephew, playing them every second shift. His ego is notoriously large. Buyer beware.

SENS – The organization has some strong connections to the Marlies at the board level. However, poor recruiting and an influx of AA-level players have resulted in a weak team. Coach is known to be a good personal overall.

REBELS – A "friends and family" program. The Lomanacos are marginal coaches whose primary focus appears to be promoting their own daughter rather than developing the team.

NYR – Undergoing a complete rebuild. While AK receives a lot of criticism as a person, he is generally a decent coach and works well with kids. The team required restructuring due to problematic parents. They lost a key player, Kitchen, to Brick/TM. The Henrich affiliation is questionable.

TRW – Undergoing a full rebuild with Ajax OMHA players. The organization is known to be financially flexible for the right buyers. JV operates at a similar level to Esmatyar, using "fake skates" primarily as a cash grab.

Whoever wrote this is a loser with way too much time on their hand. That being said I'll agree with the Lindros part. Well respected in the 2016 age group and known to be great with kids. He wasn't a 2015 coach this year so no idea where you're getting the Lindros Cella part.