Drive-By Body Pierce Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 (edited) Quote 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 6of1_halfdozenofother Posted September 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2023 Maybe they should learn to fix their own house first before trying to burn down other peoples' houses. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fanuck Posted September 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2023 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. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseBlue Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Bully mentality 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABNuck Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 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... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Biestra Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Just not a smart move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maninthebox Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 The politics within and among hockey organizations is disturbing; from Hockey Canada down to (many) grass roots level associations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Colt 45s Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Well, maybe it is time for the deconstruction of Hockey Canada with BC leading the way. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergiomomesso Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergiomomesso Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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