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Families should leave. A handful of AAA teams still have spots with legit coaches and many top AA teams would welcome many of these players. Don’t put your kid through what last years TRW’s players went through.
JV is still on their website. Or was it someone else?
New coach will be announced after card signing. Organization doesn’t want families decommitting at the 11th hour.
Run while you can. Why leave this to chance.
What a bunch of BS. You know damn well that every other team does “development skates” early prior to the fake tryouts in Spring. Why does the hammer get brought down on TRW when out of all the teams they probably need the most help?
I got a somewhat serious question. My kids is improving quickly but might not be AAA material just yet but might not be that far off. What can a person reasonably expect at these “tryouts?” Will the kids that have been tacitly promised spots typically be at the tryouts so we can get a guage on where we stand? If there are a ton of kids, how do they evaluate? If there are multiple days do they typically do invite only for the second day?
Go to a tryout, If your kid is improving quickly you will see how he/she compares to others in the AAA loop. Generally speaking teams are picked, but if your kid stands out then maybe they might have a shot. I would also recommend you going to a mid to lower pack AAA team at first.
JV is still on their website. Or was it someone else?
New coach will be announced after card signing. Organization doesn’t want families decommitting at the 11th hour.
Run while you can. Why leave this to chance.
What a bunch of BS. You know damn well that every other team does “development skates” early prior to the fake tryouts in Spring. Why does the hammer get brought down on TRW when out of all the teams they probably need the most help?
I got a somewhat serious question. My kids is improving quickly but might not be AAA material just yet but might not be that far off. What can a person reasonably expect at these “tryouts?” Will the kids that have been tacitly promised spots typically be at the tryouts so we can get a guage on where we stand? If there are a ton of kids, how do they evaluate? If there are multiple days do they typically do invite only for the second day?
Go to a tryout, If your kid is improving quickly you will see how he/she compares to others in the AAA loop. Generally speaking teams are picked, but if your kid stands out then maybe they might have a shot. I would also recommend you going to a mid to lower pack AAA team at first.
all good stuff thank you for the insights. I know the leagues changes year over year and looking at the standings it tells me there will be teams who drop and some who rise. Mid pack is where we would like to be but i'm sure the REPS, VK, Rebels, MM and from what i hear TT are all full.
Guest wrote: ↑Fri Apr 11, 2025 9:53 am
I'm tired of this Brick nonsense.
What is the goal of all of this? If it's to be drafted in the OHL Priority Selection (and NCAA), then I have some data for you.
From the 2023-24 GTHL Prospects Game, which selects 38 of the best players at U16 this is what we see:
Brick, Drafted: 15/38
Brick, Undrafted: 2/38 (Goalie, Forward)
No Brick, Drafted: 19/38
No Brick, Undrafted: 3/38. (G, 2Fs)
Does Brick ensure your kid gets drafted? Not at all.
If your kid doesn't go to Brick, will they get drafted? About as likely as if they do go to Brick.
So relax. Spend your money how you want to, but there's no guarantee.
You are missing the 'value' of the Brick. Look at your figures .. 50% of draft went to the Brick .. the Brick represents a total of 30-35 kids from Ontario. Thus, 50% chance you get drafted if you got to the Brick. This is a huge advantage to say 20 kids out of a pool of 200 plus kids that are in AAA at U16 .. I would say a 10% chance.
Secondly, the 50% of players that don't get drafted by OHL are moving to 'elite' or 'drafted' status in other sports or other leadership areas. The Brick has been a launching pad to provide the confidence, leadership and network to be the Best of the Best in what they do. The other 50% of the kids are drafted baseball players, drafted athletes in other sports (golf, tennis, football, basketball) .. the very few that have not moved to scholarship/OHL status in sport have become scholastic leaders of their class.
Clearly you are very narrow minded .. you have a lot to learn.
Guest wrote: ↑Fri Apr 11, 2025 9:53 am
I'm tired of this Brick nonsense.
What is the goal of all of this? If it's to be drafted in the OHL Priority Selection (and NCAA), then I have some data for you.
From the 2023-24 GTHL Prospects Game, which selects 38 of the best players at U16 this is what we see:
Brick, Drafted: 15/38
Brick, Undrafted: 2/38 (Goalie, Forward)
No Brick, Drafted: 19/38
No Brick, Undrafted: 3/38. (G, 2Fs)
Does Brick ensure your kid gets drafted? Not at all.
If your kid doesn't go to Brick, will they get drafted? About as likely as if they do go to Brick.
So relax. Spend your money how you want to, but there's no guarantee.
You are missing the 'value' of the Brick. Look at your figures .. 50% of draft went to the Brick .. the Brick represents a total of 30-35 kids from Ontario. Thus, 50% chance you get drafted if you got to the Brick. This is a huge advantage to say 20 kids out of a pool of 200 plus kids that are in AAA at U16 .. I would say a 10% chance.
Secondly, the 50% of players that don't get drafted by OHL are moving to 'elite' or 'drafted' status in other sports or other leadership areas. The Brick has been a launching pad to provide the confidence, leadership and network to be the Best of the Best in what they do. The other 50% of the kids are drafted baseball players, drafted athletes in other sports (golf, tennis, football, basketball) .. the very few that have not moved to scholarship/OHL status in sport have become scholastic leaders of their class.
Clearly you are very narrow minded .. you have a lot to learn.
I think you are misunderstanding the successful Brick players. The Brick players who get drafted to OHL and play NCAA are the top players who were scouted to play on a Brick team. Its almost 100% success for those boys. The Brick players who's parents had to pay extra or join a US Brick team - they are the ones who likely will not get drafted anywhere. Because like you, they thought just being on a Brick team created the leadership and confidence.
I cant think of a single Brick kid who didnt get drafted and went on to play pro football or baseball. Maybe lacrosse because its not as popular and very little money going pro.
Guest wrote: ↑Fri Apr 11, 2025 9:53 am
I'm tired of this Brick nonsense.
What is the goal of all of this? If it's to be drafted in the OHL Priority Selection (and NCAA), then I have some data for you.
From the 2023-24 GTHL Prospects Game, which selects 38 of the best players at U16 this is what we see:
Brick, Drafted: 15/38
Brick, Undrafted: 2/38 (Goalie, Forward)
No Brick, Drafted: 19/38
No Brick, Undrafted: 3/38. (G, 2Fs)
Does Brick ensure your kid gets drafted? Not at all.
If your kid doesn't go to Brick, will they get drafted? About as likely as if they do go to Brick.
So relax. Spend your money how you want to, but there's no guarantee.
You are missing the 'value' of the Brick. Look at your figures .. 50% of draft went to the Brick .. the Brick represents a total of 30-35 kids from Ontario. Thus, 50% chance you get drafted if you got to the Brick. This is a huge advantage to say 20 kids out of a pool of 200 plus kids that are in AAA at U16 .. I would say a 10% chance.
Secondly, the 50% of players that don't get drafted by OHL are moving to 'elite' or 'drafted' status in other sports or other leadership areas. The Brick has been a launching pad to provide the confidence, leadership and network to be the Best of the Best in what they do. The other 50% of the kids are drafted baseball players, drafted athletes in other sports (golf, tennis, football, basketball) .. the very few that have not moved to scholarship/OHL status in sport have become scholastic leaders of their class.
Clearly you are very narrow minded .. you have a lot to learn.
There is a 100% chance your wife sucks d%ick on the side regularly.
Guest wrote: ↑Fri Apr 11, 2025 9:53 am
I'm tired of this Brick nonsense.
What is the goal of all of this? If it's to be drafted in the OHL Priority Selection (and NCAA), then I have some data for you.
From the 2023-24 GTHL Prospects Game, which selects 38 of the best players at U16 this is what we see:
Brick, Drafted: 15/38
Brick, Undrafted: 2/38 (Goalie, Forward)
No Brick, Drafted: 19/38
No Brick, Undrafted: 3/38. (G, 2Fs)
Does Brick ensure your kid gets drafted? Not at all.
If your kid doesn't go to Brick, will they get drafted? About as likely as if they do go to Brick.
So relax. Spend your money how you want to, but there's no guarantee.
You are missing the 'value' of the Brick. Look at your figures .. 50% of draft went to the Brick .. the Brick represents a total of 30-35 kids from Ontario. Thus, 50% chance you get drafted if you got to the Brick. This is a huge advantage to say 20 kids out of a pool of 200 plus kids that are in AAA at U16 .. I would say a 10% chance.
Secondly, the 50% of players that don't get drafted by OHL are moving to 'elite' or 'drafted' status in other sports or other leadership areas. The Brick has been a launching pad to provide the confidence, leadership and network to be the Best of the Best in what they do. The other 50% of the kids are drafted baseball players, drafted athletes in other sports (golf, tennis, football, basketball) .. the very few that have not moved to scholarship/OHL status in sport have become scholastic leaders of their class.
Clearly you are very narrow minded .. you have a lot to learn.
I think you are misunderstanding the successful Brick players. The Brick players who get drafted to OHL and play NCAA are the top players who were scouted to play on a Brick team. Its almost 100% success for those boys. The Brick players who's parents had to pay extra or join a US Brick team - they are the ones who likely will not get drafted anywhere. Because like you, they thought just being on a Brick team created the leadership and confidence.
I cant think of a single Brick kid who didnt get drafted and went on to play pro football or baseball. Maybe lacrosse because its not as popular and very little money going pro.
Don’t get it twisted… the kids that payed extra to be on the Ontario teams or here because of their parents work for the organizations or “sponsorships” aren’t making the ohl draft except in the 4-6 rounds to friends and families. It’s the same favour they had to use to be “brick kids” lol the kids that were actually sought out by the Brick organizations are the kids that get drafted. They’re the kids that make the difference. They’re the kids that put the work in. They’re there because they are the top kids in that age group just because you’re on the Brick doesn’t make you a top kid. I think that’s the point there.
Guest wrote: ↑Fri Apr 11, 2025 9:53 am
I'm tired of this Brick nonsense.
What is the goal of all of this? If it's to be drafted in the OHL Priority Selection (and NCAA), then I have some data for you.
From the 2023-24 GTHL Prospects Game, which selects 38 of the best players at U16 this is what we see:
Brick, Drafted: 15/38
Brick, Undrafted: 2/38 (Goalie, Forward)
No Brick, Drafted: 19/38
No Brick, Undrafted: 3/38. (G, 2Fs)
Does Brick ensure your kid gets drafted? Not at all.
If your kid doesn't go to Brick, will they get drafted? About as likely as if they do go to Brick.
So relax. Spend your money how you want to, but there's no guarantee.
You are missing the 'value' of the Brick. Look at your figures .. 50% of draft went to the Brick .. the Brick represents a total of 30-35 kids from Ontario. Thus, 50% chance you get drafted if you got to the Brick. This is a huge advantage to say 20 kids out of a pool of 200 plus kids that are in AAA at U16 .. I would say a 10% chance.
Secondly, the 50% of players that don't get drafted by OHL are moving to 'elite' or 'drafted' status in other sports or other leadership areas. The Brick has been a launching pad to provide the confidence, leadership and network to be the Best of the Best in what they do. The other 50% of the kids are drafted baseball players, drafted athletes in other sports (golf, tennis, football, basketball) .. the very few that have not moved to scholarship/OHL status in sport have become scholastic leaders of their class.
Clearly you are very narrow minded .. you have a lot to learn.
Tell me you don’t know math without telling me. Saying that half the kids who were drafted were on Brick teams is not the same as “50% chance you get drafted if you got to the Brick”. Let me guess, you’re the dad who can’t do math and throws your money to get on a Brick team.
Guest wrote: ↑Fri Apr 11, 2025 9:53 am
I'm tired of this Brick nonsense.
What is the goal of all of this? If it's to be drafted in the OHL Priority Selection (and NCAA), then I have some data for you.
From the 2023-24 GTHL Prospects Game, which selects 38 of the best players at U16 this is what we see:
Brick, Drafted: 15/38
Brick, Undrafted: 2/38 (Goalie, Forward)
No Brick, Drafted: 19/38
No Brick, Undrafted: 3/38. (G, 2Fs)
Does Brick ensure your kid gets drafted? Not at all.
If your kid doesn't go to Brick, will they get drafted? About as likely as if they do go to Brick.
So relax. Spend your money how you want to, but there's no guarantee.
You are missing the 'value' of the Brick. Look at your figures .. 50% of draft went to the Brick .. the Brick represents a total of 30-35 kids from Ontario. Thus, 50% chance you get drafted if you got to the Brick. This is a huge advantage to say 20 kids out of a pool of 200 plus kids that are in AAA at U16 .. I would say a 10% chance.
Secondly, the 50% of players that don't get drafted by OHL are moving to 'elite' or 'drafted' status in other sports or other leadership areas. The Brick has been a launching pad to provide the confidence, leadership and network to be the Best of the Best in what they do. The other 50% of the kids are drafted baseball players, drafted athletes in other sports (golf, tennis, football, basketball) .. the very few that have not moved to scholarship/OHL status in sport have become scholastic leaders of their class.
Clearly you are very narrow minded .. you have a lot to learn.
So let’s get this straight, Massimo. If my kid goes to the brick he can end up as a lowlife child/family predator like you?
I think our family will continue to stay away from the brick, teach him great values of hard work and ethics, and have him go to a top school and become an investment banker, lawyer or doctor.
Much better than playing D1 hockey at Brown where you take basket weaving and become an executive of Toronto Bulldogs hockey.
Guest wrote: ↑Fri Apr 11, 2025 9:53 am
I'm tired of this Brick nonsense.
What is the goal of all of this? If it's to be drafted in the OHL Priority Selection (and NCAA), then I have some data for you.
From the 2023-24 GTHL Prospects Game, which selects 38 of the best players at U16 this is what we see:
Brick, Drafted: 15/38
Brick, Undrafted: 2/38 (Goalie, Forward)
No Brick, Drafted: 19/38
No Brick, Undrafted: 3/38. (G, 2Fs)
Does Brick ensure your kid gets drafted? Not at all.
If your kid doesn't go to Brick, will they get drafted? About as likely as if they do go to Brick.
So relax. Spend your money how you want to, but there's no guarantee.
You are missing the 'value' of the Brick. Look at your figures .. 50% of draft went to the Brick .. the Brick represents a total of 30-35 kids from Ontario. Thus, 50% chance you get drafted if you got to the Brick. This is a huge advantage to say 20 kids out of a pool of 200 plus kids that are in AAA at U16 .. I would say a 10% chance.
Secondly, the 50% of players that don't get drafted by OHL are moving to 'elite' or 'drafted' status in other sports or other leadership areas. The Brick has been a launching pad to provide the confidence, leadership and network to be the Best of the Best in what they do. The other 50% of the kids are drafted baseball players, drafted athletes in other sports (golf, tennis, football, basketball) .. the very few that have not moved to scholarship/OHL status in sport have become scholastic leaders of their class.
Clearly you are very narrow minded .. you have a lot to learn.
So let’s get this straight, Massimo. If my kid goes to the brick he can end up as a lowlife child/family predator like you?
I think our family will continue to stay away from the brick, teach him great values of hard work and ethics, and have him go to a top school and become an investment banker, lawyer or doctor.
Much better than playing D1 hockey at Brown where you take basket weaving and become an executive of Toronto Bulldogs hockey.
Let’s have some perspective here.
Brick is a money grab. Plain and simple.
I herd there doing a whole documentary on how ML struggled as a closeted g@y athlete in D1 schools, but since his coming out how it empowered him and other g@y athletes to persevere through the pressures, his family put on him, and the only reason he didn’t make it to the NHL was because of the sexuality.
Guest wrote: ↑Fri Apr 11, 2025 9:53 am
I'm tired of this Brick nonsense.
What is the goal of all of this? If it's to be drafted in the OHL Priority Selection (and NCAA), then I have some data for you.
From the 2023-24 GTHL Prospects Game, which selects 38 of the best players at U16 this is what we see:
Brick, Drafted: 15/38
Brick, Undrafted: 2/38 (Goalie, Forward)
No Brick, Drafted: 19/38
No Brick, Undrafted: 3/38. (G, 2Fs)
Does Brick ensure your kid gets drafted? Not at all.
If your kid doesn't go to Brick, will they get drafted? About as likely as if they do go to Brick.
So relax. Spend your money how you want to, but there's no guarantee.
You are missing the 'value' of the Brick. Look at your figures .. 50% of draft went to the Brick .. the Brick represents a total of 30-35 kids from Ontario. Thus, 50% chance you get drafted if you got to the Brick. This is a huge advantage to say 20 kids out of a pool of 200 plus kids that are in AAA at U16 .. I would say a 10% chance.
Secondly, the 50% of players that don't get drafted by OHL are moving to 'elite' or 'drafted' status in other sports or other leadership areas. The Brick has been a launching pad to provide the confidence, leadership and network to be the Best of the Best in what they do. The other 50% of the kids are drafted baseball players, drafted athletes in other sports (golf, tennis, football, basketball) .. the very few that have not moved to scholarship/OHL status in sport have become scholastic leaders of their class.
Clearly you are very narrow minded .. you have a lot to learn.
So let’s get this straight, Massimo. If my kid goes to the brick he can end up as a lowlife child/family predator like you?
I think our family will continue to stay away from the brick, teach him great values of hard work and ethics, and have him go to a top school and become an investment banker, lawyer or doctor.
Much better than playing D1 hockey at Brown where you take basket weaving and become an executive of Toronto Bulldogs hockey.
the kids that were actually sought out by the Brick organizations are the kids that get drafted. They’re the kids that make the difference. They’re the kids that put the work in. They’re there because they are the top kids in that age group just because you’re on the Brick doesn’t make you a top kid. I think that’s the point there.