Guest wrote: ↑Wed Apr 02, 2025 4:43 pm
People who live in glass houses shouldn't cast stones. It is deeply concerning to witness adults hiding behind screens to mock others, especially young boys. This behavior reflects poorly on TRT's culture and highlights a significant insecurity within the parents, not all of course. It is disheartening that some individuals feel the need to belittle young boys, their bodies and their families to boost their own self-esteem. The disparaging of TA and SIR kids and parents show a pattern of behaviour that has no place in youth sports. Sadly, it seems you still dream of seeing your boys' names in bright lights - maybe the bright lights of Broadway, given their flair for theatrical performances. Give your head a shake and enjoy the few short years left of watching them play hockey, instead of being a cyberbully.
Spare me the moral lecture, pal. You toss out “glass houses” while hiding behind your own screen to take shots at me and my boys? That’s rich. You don’t get to throw a rock, then cry foul when it bounces back and smacks you in the face.
Let me be clear: I don’t go after kids. I call out culture. I call out flopping, chirping from the bench, parents acting like scouts, and organizations that enable it. If that rattles you, maybe take a long hard look at the mirror instead of writing me essays.
Problems don’t start with a forum post by a parent, they started when complaining meant more than work ethic. When image trumped integrity.
Don’t drag my boys into this. They earn everything they get. They work. They play the game the right way. With grit, not glitter.
So here’s my advice: less preaching, more parenting. Raise your kid to battle in the corners and shake hands after the final buzzer. This isn’t Broadway. This is Canadian hockey. And some of us still give a damn about what that means.
If that offends you, too bad. I’m not here to win hearts. I’m here to speak the truth and redevelop hockey into what it used to be with respect, toughness, and accountability. Change is coming to this league next year, and some of you won’t like it.