Jesus Christ..You ignorant Not Allowed heads have been sniffing the fumes from Stelco for far too long...It has seriously damaged your ability to even read.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2024 12:42 pmHey Jerk, your kid playing for the Kitty B's doesn't count as "making it". You piece of shit.Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 10, 2024 11:19 am I have a RANT
Let me start by saying that I am not from Hamilton nor has my kid ever played in Hamilton. He's not even in the age group that seems to be the focus of the 1700 + replies to this thread. Although I have to say in the spirit of competition I have enjoyed watching his team consistently run over the Steel team in his age group over the years. But that's all there is to it. Kids playing playing the sport they love in a competitive environment with other kids. No abject hatred against them or what seems to be hatred against teammates. Jesus HAMILTON, you are perpetuating the stereotype that every other team and parent thinks of you already!
This thread is absolutely disgusting. These are children, and if you are talking about U11's primarily then they are young children. Coming from a parent who's kid is a few years older then U11 I can say with quite a bit of confidence that things can and will drastically change over the next several years. I have seen and personally known players that were lights out top tier players at U10/U11, who are now not even a blip on any radar no matter how good they once were. Some are 3rd line players on the bubble, and others have dropped to AA and A. Some have quit the game altogether to focus on other things as they got older. Only a few, and a do mean a very few have managed to keep developing and growing into true AAA players coming into and out of their draft year. This is not a knock on any kid whatsoever. As they all get older their priorities and interests change and often enough those interests do not fall in the line with the PARENTS dreams and wishes.
So here is a word of advice from a parent who has gone through it....Just STFU and enjoy the game for what it is. A game....a shared interest with your son. Quality time spent in the car driving to games, practices and tournaments. Because eventually that one thing that you are both passionate about could change and the next thing you know there won't be this "THING" that you do together. They will be off with their friends hanging out doing what they want and have no time or desire to listen to your lectures about how the should have played better, or skated faster, hit harder. You are doing yourself and your kid no favors by being like this. Not only will your kids start to see through your BS, they will grow tired of if and start to pull away. Not to mention the countless kids I see get lost in the political system that is organized minor hockey. PARENT CUTS...ever heard of them...it happens ALL THE TIME! Once your kid starts to level out with the other kids in the league and is no longer the McJesus of his age group, you better hope his skill justifies keeping YOUR drama around, otherwise they will be on the outside looking in at kids that are coachable and work hard for every minute of ice time, and parents that are there as a means of support NOT INFLUENCE!
Now I know that after I press post on this reply there will be so many of you that say that I am only on this soapbox because my kid wasn't good enough and didn't cut it. Not true...he did cut it. He is in the upper echelons of players his age. He was one of the very few that made it, and he did it without his parents playing politics, spewing crap about other players anonymously. He made it solely on his hard work and dedication with his parents behind him supporting him in his dream...NOT OURS.
So everyone needs to take a step back...stop being such amazing assholes to everyone and everything. Your opinion means absolutely nothing to nobody. Let these kids play and have fun. The serious shit won't kick in for 5 more years, and if by then your kid is still in the discussion of "MAKING IT"... then you can look back and be a proud parent that didn't walk over another child to make your dreams come true.
Last good player to come out of Hamilton was Dave Andreychuk!
First off and immediately I said I was not from Hamilton...Did not come out of Hamilton and No my kid doesn't play for the Kilty B's...I would rather he retire to beer league before he set foot in that shit show of a hockey organization. I honestly couldn't give a rats ass if you guys tear each other limb from limb...its what i expect from Hamilton Hockey Parents. Although I will admit to taking some enjoyment out of reading this thread and watching you primitive excuse for human beings implode on each other like you are fighting over the last bit of food. Its like a car wreck, hard to avert your eyes sometimes. However THESE KIDS ARE UNDER 11 YEARS OLD!....If you said or did any of the shit you spew on here in real life you would be charged, your kids taken away from you....I simply realized that I could offer a bit of hindsight to those who have not experienced it yet, and maybe offer a bit of help or kind word of advice.
So I will make anyone of you a deal....6 years from now....(This Hamilton Steel Hate Thread will more than likely be still going strong at that point im sure) This is when your kids hockey and skill will actually mean something...
If you can prove to me that your current U11 Hamilton Steel Kid, with your toxic "Hockey Dad" parenting style has "made it" anywhere, then I will gladly share my identity and we can compare our kids accomplishments
Until then STFU and continue to drink your Hamilton Steel Kool Aid...or more accurate...hangout at Jacksons Square and smoke your Hamilton Bay Meth