2009 GTHL AA West

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Who’s all excited to watch the VP’s play in the playoffs? I’m so pumped for this! Let’s go boys!!!!

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The team said the trainer is a physician with the highest level of certification who has been a registered volunteer in five previous seasons and submitted all his credentials in September. The Rattlers say the situation was an “understandable mistake” and that a GTHL policy allows this decision to be reversed if it is an understandable mistake.

An appeal by the team to the league has been turned down.

“Rather than protecting the children, the GTHL decision is hurting them,” said not allowed Davis, a parent and a volunteer team manager who has been part of the appeal process. “As parents and volunteers, we expect better.”

Ted Griffith, a spokesperson for the team, said the case will go to the Ontario Hockey Federation but that hearing will come too late to salvage the season for the Rattlers.

“It’s too bad, the league could have handled this much differently,” said Griffith. “It punishes the players who had a chance to win the championship this year.”

Griffith said that by going public, the team hopes league officials will face enough pressure to reconsider its decision.

How come the MR or the Let Them Play group have had no comments since this decision. Did they finally accept they were the ones who were wrong and have to own it, so now they won't say anything more. Maybe they should apologize for everything they did wrong.

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The team said the trainer is a physician with the highest level of certification who has been a registered volunteer in five previous seasons and submitted all his credentials in September. The Rattlers say the situation was an “understandable mistake” and that a GTHL policy allows this decision to be reversed if it is an understandable mistake.

An appeal by the team to the league has been turned down.

“Rather than protecting the children, the GTHL decision is hurting them,” said not allowed Davis, a parent and a volunteer team manager who has been part of the appeal process. “As parents and volunteers, we expect better.”

Ted Griffith, a spokesperson for the team, said the case will go to the Ontario Hockey Federation but that hearing will come too late to salvage the season for the Rattlers.

“It’s too bad, the league could have handled this much differently,” said Griffith. “It punishes the players who had a chance to win the championship this year.”

Griffith said that by going public, the team hopes league officials will face enough pressure to reconsider its decision.

How come the MR or the Let Them Play group have had no comments since this decision. Did they finally accept they were the ones who were wrong and have to own it, so now they won't say anything more. Maybe they should apologize for everything they did wrong.

Never going to happen in a million years, bud.

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VP is struggling yeah yeah they beat DD 8-0 anyone could do that clowns on the bench for that team ! VP is not the powerhouse team with the dirty cloud over the teams head fat boy is leaving to CRC and taking 3 players to ride the pine . Turmoil in the locker room turmoil in the stands . Parents scrambling to figure out what to do . VP will lose to MR and it will be a battle I’m sure of that but VPs run is coming to an end . Bring your healthy snacks and plan a goodbye party for fat boy greasy food only for that his favourites ! VP will have every excuse imaginable but in the end it’s bye bye enjoy your Italian ways watching the playoffs on Livebarn !

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VP is struggling yeah yeah they beat DD 8-0 anyone could do that clowns on the bench for that team ! VP is not the powerhouse team with the dirty cloud over the teams head fat boy is leaving to CRC and taking 3 players to ride the pine . Turmoil in the locker room turmoil in the stands . Parents scrambling to figure out what to do . VP will lose to MR and it will be a battle I’m sure of that but VPs run is coming to an end . Bring your healthy snacks and plan a goodbye party for fat boy greasy food only for that his favourites ! VP will have every excuse imaginable but in the end it’s bye bye enjoy your Italian ways watching the playoffs on Livebarn !

Wow, someone’s really keeping tabs on VP. love the dedication! Turmoil, locker room drama, greasy food scandals... you should write a book! And that 8-0 win? Pure luck, right? I mean, anyone can pull that off, must’ve been those clowns coaching from the bench!

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VP is struggling yeah yeah they beat DD 8-0 anyone could do that clowns on the bench for that team ! VP is not the powerhouse team with the dirty cloud over the teams head fat boy is leaving to CRC and taking 3 players to ride the pine . Turmoil in the locker room turmoil in the stands . Parents scrambling to figure out what to do . VP will lose to MR and it will be a battle I’m sure of that but VPs run is coming to an end . Bring your healthy snacks and plan a goodbye party for fat boy greasy food only for that his favourites ! VP will have every excuse imaginable but in the end it’s bye bye enjoy your Italian ways watching the playoffs on Livebarn !

What's wrong with people. Can't get anymore bitter than this I guess. What team does your kid play on Mr. Negativity? Hope you have your self a wonderful day.

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VP is struggling yeah yeah they beat DD 8-0 anyone could do that clowns on the bench for that team ! VP is not the powerhouse team with the dirty cloud over the teams head fat boy is leaving to CRC and taking 3 players to ride the pine . Turmoil in the locker room turmoil in the stands . Parents scrambling to figure out what to do . VP will lose to MR and it will be a battle I’m sure of that but VPs run is coming to an end . Bring your healthy snacks and plan a goodbye party for fat boy greasy food only for that his favourites ! VP will have every excuse imaginable but in the end it’s bye bye enjoy your Italian ways watching the playoffs on Livebarn !

What's wrong with people. Can't get anymore bitter than this I guess. What team does your kid play on Mr. Negativity? Hope you have your self a wonderful day.

VP. But my son didn't get "picked" to sit on the bench next year. Good luck with that! We all know who you are...

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Serious question though.

Is the VP head coach staying on next year? I can imagine doing both teams would be very difficult. He is listed as the U17 VP head coach.

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Serious question though.

Is the VP head coach staying on next year? I can imagine doing both teams would be very difficult. He is listed as the U17 VP head coach.

Only reason he is listed is because he needs to make sure their will be a team in place next season or else the org can deny his release to CRC. Dont be fooled people VP will be considerably weaker next season.

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Serious question though.

Is the VP head coach staying on next year? I can imagine doing both teams would be very difficult. He is listed as the U17 VP head coach.

Only reason he is listed is because he needs to make sure their will be a team in place next season or else the org can deny his release to CRC. Dont be fooled people VP will be considerably weaker next season.

More parity in the loop next year for sure.
VP won't be as dominant. Other teams beefing up rosters with OMHA kids. Very minimal movement from U16 AA guys to U18 AAA guys with the double year. Should make next season very good.