2008 U18 AAA in the GTHL

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U18 AAA is a joke. That’s why the GTHL brands it as “living on the dream”.

It’s true. It’s a very depressing environment watching everyone around you realize they’re going nowhere and have to work blue collar jobs for the rest of their lives.

Maybe the GTHL should do more to make people care about it. Winner of regionals goes to the play for the holy grail of minor hockey, the Telus cup. U18AAA should be a full 60 min game, it should have a longer warmup than 2 minutes. Everywhere in the country seems to operate on this model besides the G.

Why would they? All they care about is the registration fees and anyone with actual talent at this age is already playing Jr A or in the O.

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U18 is the final year for most boys, almost all. Call it what it is. It shouldn't be expensive, everyone should have fun. Don't pay over 8. Ask what it is going to cost and don't buy any of the BS that this program is going to advance your son. It's good hockey for the final year.

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U18 is the final year for most boys, almost all. Call it what it is. It shouldn't be expensive, everyone should have fun. Don't pay over 8. Ask what it is going to cost and don't buy any of the BS that this program is going to advance your son. It's good hockey for the final year.

s the Ontario Prep Hockey League (OPHL) going to be any good?
Will this be a better option than GTHL U18 down the road?
Is it worth it?
Going through My hockey rankings, Everest participated in a few tournaments against top OMHA and GTHL teams and held their own. Beating VK, Marlies, North Shore.

[Guest]

U18 is the final year for most boys, almost all. Call it what it is. It shouldn't be expensive, everyone should have fun. Don't pay over 8. Ask what it is going to cost and don't buy any of the BS that this program is going to advance your son. It's good hockey for the final year.

s the Ontario Prep Hockey League (OPHL) going to be any good?
Will this be a better option than GTHL U18 down the road?
Is it worth it?
Going through My hockey rankings, Everest participated in a few tournaments against top OMHA and GTHL teams and held their own. Beating VK, Marlies, North Shore.

The real question is, how good were the bottom teams in the G?

[Guest]

U18 is the final year for most boys, almost all. Call it what it is. It shouldn't be expensive, everyone should have fun. Don't pay over 8. Ask what it is going to cost and don't buy any of the BS that this program is going to advance your son. It's good hockey for the final year.

s the Ontario Prep Hockey League (OPHL) going to be any good?
Will this be a better option than GTHL U18 down the road?
Is it worth it?
Going through My hockey rankings, Everest participated in a few tournaments against top OMHA and GTHL teams and held their own. Beating VK, Marlies, North Shore.

The real question is, how good were the bottom teams in the G?

No matter what, all roads lead to beer league.

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I disagree........being satisfied on playing on NYR will lead you to beer league.
Nothing wrong with that but most can continue to play OHL, junior A and B down the line.
It just depends how you wish to obtain that.

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It's sad that the top teams have the lowest fees, and the losing teams have the highest. You're paying extra to be bad.

[Guest]

U18 is the final year for most boys, almost all. Call it what it is. It shouldn't be expensive, everyone should have fun. Don't pay over 8. Ask what it is going to cost and don't buy any of the BS that this program is going to advance your son. It's good hockey for the final year.

s the Ontario Prep Hockey League (OPHL) going to be any good?
Will this be a better option than GTHL U18 down the road?
Is it worth it?
Going through My hockey rankings, Everest participated in a few tournaments against top OMHA and GTHL teams and held their own. Beating VK, Marlies, North Shore.

This is a no brainer.

[Guest]

U18 is the final year for most boys, almost all. Call it what it is. It shouldn't be expensive, everyone should have fun. Don't pay over 8. Ask what it is going to cost and don't buy any of the BS that this program is going to advance your son. It's good hockey for the final year.

s the Ontario Prep Hockey League (OPHL) going to be any good?
Will this be a better option than GTHL U18 down the road?
Is it worth it?
Going through My hockey rankings, Everest participated in a few tournaments against top OMHA and GTHL teams and held their own. Beating VK, Marlies, North Shore.

I think prep in a few more years will be right up there if not surpass the GTHL. Seems like a great option but time will tell

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Anyone need a big player who has a laser shot? 65 goal scorer from AA. Currently about 6’1 but likely 6’3 by next season. Always mastering his craft whether he’s studying film, working out, shooting, working on his hands. He’s a team player. Only cares about the name on the front, not the name on the back. Has the potential to be a weapon in U18.

You are better off going on a Junior B team.
65 goals in AA transfers to 10 goals in AAA.
Being an overeager in U18 isn't something you want to do with 10 goals.

Hey man, do you know if my son gets on aaa can I order a jacket for my wife and me?

Of course! But only if you get the full AAA Parent Starter Pack, includes the jacket, a personalized car decal, and the sudden belief that your kid is one good shift away from the NHL draft.