Players in non-sanctioned leagues face new Hockey Canada restrictions

[Drive-By Body Pierce]

 

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Players in non-sanctioned leagues face new Hockey Canada restrictions

 

 

 

 

CALGARY — Hockey players who participate in a league not sanctioned by Hockey Canada will be ineligible to compete in the Canadian Hockey League, Canadian Junior Hockey League or try for a spot Canada’s under-18 club championships for the remainder of the season.

 

Hockey Canada announced changes to its non-sanctioned leagues policy Tuesday and said they are in force effective immediately.

 

The governing body says the restrictions apply to any player participating in a non-sanctioned league after Saturday's eligibility cut-off date.

 

The changes come after the British Columbia Hockey League, the former junior A circuit of BC Hockey, broke away from Hockey Canada.

 

The move allows BCHL teams to recruit 16- and 17-year-olds from other provinces, which is currently against Hockey Canada regulations.

 

Hockey Canada senior vice-president of member engagement Darren Cossar says the modifications to the non-sanctioned leagues were not done hastily and were made to benefit players and staff in sanctioned hockey programs.

 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 26, 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.tsn.ca/players-who-skate-in-non-sanctioned-leagues-face-new-hockey-canada-restrictions-1.2012797?tsn-amp

 

 

Hockey Canada getting vindictive.

Edited September 26, 2023 by Drive-By Body Pierce

[6of1_halfdozenofother]

Maybe they should learn to fix their own house first before trying to burn down other peoples' houses.  

[Fanuck]

This is retaliation against the BCHL, plain and simple.   Meant to dissuade kids from signing with any league that Hockey Canada can't control.  I used to have so much respect for Hockey Canada.....now, they're an embarrassment sadly. 

[JesseBlue]

Bully mentality

[ABNuck]

This mentality is basically the same as when a judge finds you guilty of neglect because some criminal broke into your house and got injured in the process...except that the criminal is also the judge...so...

[Kevin Biestra]

6 hours ago, 6of1_halfdozenofother said:

Maybe they should learn to fix their own house first before trying to burn down other peoples' houses.  

 

 

Time for Hockey Canada to receive a visit from Nicolas Cage.

 

 

[cripplereh]

Just not a smart move.

[Maninthebox]

The politics within and among hockey organizations is disturbing; from Hockey Canada down to (many) grass roots level associations. 

[The Colt 45s]

Well, maybe it is time for the deconstruction of Hockey Canada with BC leading the way.

[Sergiomomesso]

What a joke. Hockey Canada is treating the BCHL like the IOC is treating Russian Athletes. It will be interesting if the Junior A showcase tournament will have a BCHL all star team competing against the other regions and countries. 

[Alflives]

Just now, Sergiomomesso said:

What a joke. Hockey Canada is treating the BCHL like the IOC is treating Russian Athletes. It will be interesting if the Junior A showcase tournament will have a BCHL all star team competing against the other regions and countries. 

Disagree. Russian athletes are representing a country that is brutalizing its neighbour. It’s not at all the same. 

[Sergiomomesso]

3 minutes ago, Alflives said:

Disagree. Russian athletes are representing a country that is brutalizing its neighbour. It’s not at all the same. 

I have yet to see any Russian athletes at the front lines fighting for their country. So imo they shouldn’t be held responsible for wanting to compete and wear their countries colours. If they are banned from international competition? Why aren’t all Russian players in the NHL or any other pro leagues banned also?

Not trying to start an argument over something way above my pay grade but the move by Hockey Canada is a joke. 

[Alflives]

5 minutes ago, Sergiomomesso said:

I have yet to see any Russian athletes at the front lines fighting for their country. So imo they shouldn’t be held responsible for wanting to compete and wear their countries colours. If they are banned from international competition? Why aren’t all Russian players in the NHL or any other pro leagues banned also?

Not trying to start an argument over something way above my pay grade but the move by Hockey Canada is a joke. 

The move by Hockey Canada is a joke. On that we do agree.