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It’s the GTHL and this is normal to see parents act this way. Happens on other teams and we all know who they are. Let’s stop pretending


Yes. We all “know”

This is exactly why no top player wants to play for the Marlies

Where are these so called "top" players playing?

On the top teams Einstein. Marlies are not a top team

Hey dickhead....name a top player.

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If what I’m hearing is true around the league this is pretty accurate.

Every rep player leaves and they are not as good on another team . Why ?

Because they chase the Jersey instead of the program. Not just the reps.


Ask 57 on JRC how his development went this year.
Ask 18 and 8 on TM how their year went.

Just like 34 on JRC who left DMF, no where to be seen.

Go to the Hill and ask 6 and 88. They’re embarrassed for making that decision. Free ride but with free came a cost.

Soooo many more next year to will regret their decisions, grass aint always greener.

lol 57 and 34 played on a team that was much more successful so I imagine their year has been great unless you are an ego
Maniac and only worried about your own production. Both were valued and played accordingly from what I saw in MS vs JRC

Ego Maniac? you have to look at your kids success as a player and not the teams. JRC had great players that got them to where they are but 57 and 34 did not do much at all from the countless games I saw this year. Both were much better off last year imo
But hey if if your chasing medals instead of development in minor hockey you want go very far beyond that.

You’re still singling out kids but sure aside from that you’re not wrong.

A lot of these parents in the league never played past minor hockey or hockey at all so they dont know. All they can do is look at the standings and assume the best place for their kid to “make it” is at the top. They are also sold the fake dream by the “crest” organizations.
I will chime in that often times success in minor hockey does not lead to success past it but thats for us to know and for them to figure out. You wont change their mind otherwise.

The only consistent thing with those who have never been there before is that they will never know. The #3 pick in the 2021 ohl draft went in the 5th round of the nhl draft two years later(do the research). Todays spot means diddly squat in the future. Stop drinking the coolaid the gthl is feeding you about how valuable these roster spots are. Take a pill, Its a scam. Development is key.
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Development is key like above poster says. Very FEW coaches can deliver that. It’s embarrassing some of these programs and coaches the way they act and teach.
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No development in the G. Too many back room deals and movement. No coach wants to develop a kid who’s bat shit crazy parents will move him next year for 30 seconds more of ice time. MM is the only team that plays a team game and this is why they keep pummelling the rest of the league.

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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:58 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:17 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:16 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:54 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:57 am

This is exactly why no top player wants to play for the Marlies

Where are these so called "top" players playing?

On the top teams Einstein. Marlies are not a top team

Hey dickhead....name a top player.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:04 am

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:58 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:43 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 2:04 pm

Every rep player leaves and they are not as good on another team . Why ?

Because they chase the Jersey instead of the program. Not just the reps.


Ask 57 on JRC how his development went this year.
Ask 18 and 8 on TM how their year went.

Just like 34 on JRC who left DMF, no where to be seen.

Go to the Hill and ask 6 and 88. They’re embarrassed for making that decision. Free ride but with free came a cost.

Soooo many more next year to will regret their decisions, grass aint always greener.

lol 57 and 34 played on a team that was much more successful so I imagine their year has been great unless you are an ego
Maniac and only worried about your own production. Both were valued and played accordingly from what I saw in MS vs JRC

Ego Maniac? you have to look at your kids success as a player and not the teams. JRC had great players that got them to where they are but 57 and 34 did not do much at all from the countless games I saw this year. Both were much better off last year imo
But hey if if your chasing medals instead of development in minor hockey you want go very far beyond that.

You’re still singling out kids but sure aside from that you’re not wrong.

A lot of these parents in the league never played past minor hockey or hockey at all so they dont know. All they can do is look at the standings and assume the best place for their kid to “make it” is at the top. They are also sold the fake dream by the “crest” organizations.
I will chime in that often times success in minor hockey does not lead to success past it but thats for us to know and for them to figure out. You wont change their mind otherwise.

The only consistent thing with those who have never been there before is that they will never know. The #3 pick in the 2021 ohl draft went in the 5th round of the nhl draft two years later(do the research). Todays spot means diddly squat in the future. Stop drinking the coolaid the gthl is feeding you about how valuable these roster spots are. Take a pill, Its a scam. Development is key.

Development is key like above poster says. Very FEW coaches can deliver that. It’s embarrassing some of these programs and coaches the way they act and teach.
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No development in the G. Too many back room deals and movement. No coach wants to develop a kid who’s bat shit crazy parents will move him next year for 30 seconds more of ice time. MM is the only team that plays a team game and this is why they keep pummelling the rest of the league.
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Not everything is about ice time, it’s more about development some parents have no clue what that looks like and think 30 second more power play or an extra shift makes their kid a hockey player. WRONG you’ve never had a good coach you are stuck in having you’re ego stroked. Smart ones will always make adjustments to hit the next level whatever that maybe. Will know in a couple years who made the right decisions. No need to speculate.

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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:40 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:58 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:17 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:16 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:54 am

Where are these so called "top" players playing?

On the top teams Einstein. Marlies are not a top team

Hey dickhead....name a top player.

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Guest wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:58 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:43 pm


Because they chase the Jersey instead of the program. Not just the reps.


Ask 57 on JRC how his development went this year.
Ask 18 and 8 on TM how their year went.

Just like 34 on JRC who left DMF, no where to be seen.

Go to the Hill and ask 6 and 88. They’re embarrassed for making that decision. Free ride but with free came a cost.

Soooo many more next year to will regret their decisions, grass aint always greener.

lol 57 and 34 played on a team that was much more successful so I imagine their year has been great unless you are an ego
Maniac and only worried about your own production. Both were valued and played accordingly from what I saw in MS vs JRC

Ego Maniac? you have to look at your kids success as a player and not the teams. JRC had great players that got them to where they are but 57 and 34 did not do much at all from the countless games I saw this year. Both were much better off last year imo
But hey if if your chasing medals instead of development in minor hockey you want go very far beyond that.

You’re still singling out kids but sure aside from that you’re not wrong.

A lot of these parents in the league never played past minor hockey or hockey at all so they dont know. All they can do is look at the standings and assume the best place for their kid to “make it” is at the top. They are also sold the fake dream by the “crest” organizations.
I will chime in that often times success in minor hockey does not lead to success past it but thats for us to know and for them to figure out. You wont change their mind otherwise.

The only consistent thing with those who have never been there before is that they will never know. The #3 pick in the 2021 ohl draft went in the 5th round of the nhl draft two years later(do the research). Todays spot means diddly squat in the future. Stop drinking the coolaid the gthl is feeding you about how valuable these roster spots are. Take a pill, Its a scam. Development is key.

Development is key like above poster says. Very FEW coaches can deliver that. It’s embarrassing some of these programs and coaches the way they act and teach.

No development in the G. Too many back room deals and movement. No coach wants to develop a kid who’s bat shit crazy parents will move him next year for 30 seconds more of ice time. MM is the only team that plays a team game and this is why they keep pummelling the rest of the league.
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Not everything is about ice time, it’s more about development some parents have no clue what that looks like and think 30 second more power play or an extra shift makes their kid a hockey player. WRONG you’ve never had a good coach you are stuck in having you’re ego stroked. Smart ones will always make adjustments to hit the next level whatever that maybe. Will know in a couple years who made the right decisions. No need to speculate.
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Some guys come from terrible coaching in other leagues find a guy 5% better in the G and think they found God it’s so funny you really have no clue. There are 4 good programs JRC MM TM DMF. Go watch a practice, then go watch a game watch attitude body language the way they communicate and teach the kids just the way they conduct themselves. The respect they have for their players it’s incredible. But you can leave your blinders on and pretend what you see is not happening, but trust me it’s clear and everyone can see and hear it. Wishing all the best to everyone next season we are into the final stretch no regrets.

I'm interested: Lot of talk from a lot of parents about how development is the most important thing while also claiming that no team seems to offer it. What is your definition of Development? How does a coach offer it? I have a feeling it means different things to different parents.

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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:01 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:40 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:58 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:17 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:16 am

On the top teams Einstein. Marlies are not a top team

Hey dickhead....name a top player.

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Guest wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:58 pm

lol 57 and 34 played on a team that was much more successful so I imagine their year has been great unless you are an ego
Maniac and only worried about your own production. Both were valued and played accordingly from what I saw in MS vs JRC

Ego Maniac? you have to look at your kids success as a player and not the teams. JRC had great players that got them to where they are but 57 and 34 did not do much at all from the countless games I saw this year. Both were much better off last year imo
But hey if if your chasing medals instead of development in minor hockey you want go very far beyond that.

You’re still singling out kids but sure aside from that you’re not wrong.

A lot of these parents in the league never played past minor hockey or hockey at all so they dont know. All they can do is look at the standings and assume the best place for their kid to “make it” is at the top. They are also sold the fake dream by the “crest” organizations.
I will chime in that often times success in minor hockey does not lead to success past it but thats for us to know and for them to figure out. You wont change their mind otherwise.

The only consistent thing with those who have never been there before is that they will never know. The #3 pick in the 2021 ohl draft went in the 5th round of the nhl draft two years later(do the research). Todays spot means diddly squat in the future. Stop drinking the coolaid the gthl is feeding you about how valuable these roster spots are. Take a pill, Its a scam. Development is key.

Development is key like above poster says. Very FEW coaches can deliver that. It’s embarrassing some of these programs and coaches the way they act and teach.

No development in the G. Too many back room deals and movement. No coach wants to develop a kid who’s bat shit crazy parents will move him next year for 30 seconds more of ice time. MM is the only team that plays a team game and this is why they keep pummelling the rest of the league.

Not everything is about ice time, it’s more about development some parents have no clue what that looks like and think 30 second more power play or an extra shift makes their kid a hockey player. WRONG you’ve never had a good coach you are stuck in having you’re ego stroked. Smart ones will always make adjustments to hit the next level whatever that maybe. Will know in a couple years who made the right decisions. No need to speculate.
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Some guys come from terrible coaching in other leagues find a guy 5% better in the G and think they found God it’s so funny you really have no clue. There are 4 good programs JRC MM TM DMF. Go watch a practice, then go watch a game watch attitude body language the way they communicate and teach the kids just the way they conduct themselves. The respect they have for their players it’s incredible. But you can leave your blinders on and pretend what you see is not happening, but trust me it’s clear and everyone can see and hear it. Wishing all the best to everyone next season we are into the final stretch no regrets.
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Don Mills and Marlies do not have good coaching. What a joke! Both are terrible coaches to be quite honest

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:40 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:58 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:17 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:16 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:54 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:57 am

This is exactly why no top player wants to play for the Marlies

Where are these so called "top" players playing?

On the top teams Einstein. Marlies are not a top team

Hey dickhead....name a top player.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:04 am

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:58 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:43 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 2:04 pm

Every rep player leaves and they are not as good on another team . Why ?

Because they chase the Jersey instead of the program. Not just the reps.


Ask 57 on JRC how his development went this year.
Ask 18 and 8 on TM how their year went.

Just like 34 on JRC who left DMF, no where to be seen.

Go to the Hill and ask 6 and 88. They’re embarrassed for making that decision. Free ride but with free came a cost.

Soooo many more next year to will regret their decisions, grass aint always greener.

lol 57 and 34 played on a team that was much more successful so I imagine their year has been great unless you are an ego
Maniac and only worried about your own production. Both were valued and played accordingly from what I saw in MS vs JRC

Ego Maniac? you have to look at your kids success as a player and not the teams. JRC had great players that got them to where they are but 57 and 34 did not do much at all from the countless games I saw this year. Both were much better off last year imo
But hey if if your chasing medals instead of development in minor hockey you want go very far beyond that.

You’re still singling out kids but sure aside from that you’re not wrong.

A lot of these parents in the league never played past minor hockey or hockey at all so they dont know. All they can do is look at the standings and assume the best place for their kid to “make it” is at the top. They are also sold the fake dream by the “crest” organizations.
I will chime in that often times success in minor hockey does not lead to success past it but thats for us to know and for them to figure out. You wont change their mind otherwise.

The only consistent thing with those who have never been there before is that they will never know. The #3 pick in the 2021 ohl draft went in the 5th round of the nhl draft two years later(do the research). Todays spot means diddly squat in the future. Stop drinking the coolaid the gthl is feeding you about how valuable these roster spots are. Take a pill, Its a scam. Development is key.

Development is key like above poster says. Very FEW coaches can deliver that. It’s embarrassing some of these programs and coaches the way they act and teach.
[/quote]

No development in the G. Too many back room deals and movement. No coach wants to develop a kid who’s bat shit crazy parents will move him next year for 30 seconds more of ice time. MM is the only team that plays a team game and this is why they keep pummelling the rest of the league.
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No wonder parents pay under-table cash to coach so that your kids could stay on that team and have "consistent development"
who are shit crazy parents? Who all know who they are

stay in the same team and have the same shit every year ≠ development

Ice time is not everything.. its how the coach translates the meaning of it to the whole team
not talking shit, not destroying kids confidence, not nurturing arrogant star-players

and make sure you walk the talk

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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:19 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:01 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:40 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:58 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:17 am

Hey dickhead....name a top player.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:04 am

Ego Maniac? you have to look at your kids success as a player and not the teams. JRC had great players that got them to where they are but 57 and 34 did not do much at all from the countless games I saw this year. Both were much better off last year imo
But hey if if your chasing medals instead of development in minor hockey you want go very far beyond that.

You’re still singling out kids but sure aside from that you’re not wrong.

A lot of these parents in the league never played past minor hockey or hockey at all so they dont know. All they can do is look at the standings and assume the best place for their kid to “make it” is at the top. They are also sold the fake dream by the “crest” organizations.
I will chime in that often times success in minor hockey does not lead to success past it but thats for us to know and for them to figure out. You wont change their mind otherwise.

The only consistent thing with those who have never been there before is that they will never know. The #3 pick in the 2021 ohl draft went in the 5th round of the nhl draft two years later(do the research). Todays spot means diddly squat in the future. Stop drinking the coolaid the gthl is feeding you about how valuable these roster spots are. Take a pill, Its a scam. Development is key.

Development is key like above poster says. Very FEW coaches can deliver that. It’s embarrassing some of these programs and coaches the way they act and teach.

No development in the G. Too many back room deals and movement. No coach wants to develop a kid who’s bat shit crazy parents will move him next year for 30 seconds more of ice time. MM is the only team that plays a team game and this is why they keep pummelling the rest of the league.

Not everything is about ice time, it’s more about development some parents have no clue what that looks like and think 30 second more power play or an extra shift makes their kid a hockey player. WRONG you’ve never had a good coach you are stuck in having you’re ego stroked. Smart ones will always make adjustments to hit the next level whatever that maybe. Will know in a couple years who made the right decisions. No need to speculate.

Some guys come from terrible coaching in other leagues find a guy 5% better in the G and think they found God it’s so funny you really have no clue. There are 4 good programs JRC MM TM DMF. Go watch a practice, then go watch a game watch attitude body language the way they communicate and teach the kids just the way they conduct themselves. The respect they have for their players it’s incredible. But you can leave your blinders on and pretend what you see is not happening, but trust me it’s clear and everyone can see and hear it. Wishing all the best to everyone next season we are into the final stretch no regrets.
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Don Mills and Marlies do not have good coaching. What a joke! Both are terrible coaches to be quite honest
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You have no clue.

Its a business, not a child care organizaton. Buyers beware.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:20 am I'm interested: Lot of talk from a lot of parents about how development is the most important thing while also claiming that no team seems to offer it. What is your definition of Development? How does a coach offer it? I have a feeling it means different things to different parents.

Teaching the fundamentals of the game
Conducting yourself like a professional
Understand each player and what they bring.
Being a confident leader and role model
Prepping player for each game (game plan)
Knowing how to run video
Running a practice with value.
Allowing creativity inside a system
Understanding your teams identity.
Understanding each players identity strengths weakness.
Communication skill you are not dealing with adults.
Choosing players wisely you pick them play them.
Pull out the board and teach instead of barking orders
Most of all treat others like you would treat your own kids.
Limit F bombs as much as possible once you lose the respect of your players things will go down hill real fast.
We pay you do your job if a coach has big turn over each year this is a sign of a poor coach not poor parenting.

It’s not Rocket science but very few can achieve this.

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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:22 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:19 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:01 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:40 am

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:58 am

You’re still singling out kids but sure aside from that you’re not wrong.

A lot of these parents in the league never played past minor hockey or hockey at all so they dont know. All they can do is look at the standings and assume the best place for their kid to “make it” is at the top. They are also sold the fake dream by the “crest” organizations.
I will chime in that often times success in minor hockey does not lead to success past it but thats for us to know and for them to figure out. You wont change their mind otherwise.

The only consistent thing with those who have never been there before is that they will never know. The #3 pick in the 2021 ohl draft went in the 5th round of the nhl draft two years later(do the research). Todays spot means diddly squat in the future. Stop drinking the coolaid the gthl is feeding you about how valuable these roster spots are. Take a pill, Its a scam. Development is key.

Development is key like above poster says. Very FEW coaches can deliver that. It’s embarrassing some of these programs and coaches the way they act and teach.

No development in the G. Too many back room deals and movement. No coach wants to develop a kid who’s bat shit crazy parents will move him next year for 30 seconds more of ice time. MM is the only team that plays a team game and this is why they keep pummelling the rest of the league.

Not everything is about ice time, it’s more about development some parents have no clue what that looks like and think 30 second more power play or an extra shift makes their kid a hockey player. WRONG you’ve never had a good coach you are stuck in having you’re ego stroked. Smart ones will always make adjustments to hit the next level whatever that maybe. Will know in a couple years who made the right decisions. No need to speculate.

Some guys come from terrible coaching in other leagues find a guy 5% better in the G and think they found God it’s so funny you really have no clue. There are 4 good programs JRC MM TM DMF. Go watch a practice, then go watch a game watch attitude body language the way they communicate and teach the kids just the way they conduct themselves. The respect they have for their players it’s incredible. But you can leave your blinders on and pretend what you see is not happening, but trust me it’s clear and everyone can see and hear it. Wishing all the best to everyone next season we are into the final stretch no regrets.

Don Mills and Marlies do not have good coaching. What a joke! Both are terrible coaches to be quite honest
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You have no clue.
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Sure buddy, I get it more than you can imagine. Don Mills coach knows nothing but lacrosse. Don Mills hasn’t improved since Tyke, actually getting worse as years have gone. Marlies coach is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. Was famous on CP24 a couple of years ago. He is just there to fill his pockets! Corruption at its finest.