Ontario Hockey League announced that everyone attending
#OHL
games and practices must be fully vaccinated, effective the beginning of the regular season on October 7. Children Under 12 supervised by a fully vaccinated adult.
In all my years, this is a new one...Sarnia Sting Coach Al Letang got ejected, and then later Assistant Micheal Haley was ejected. Leaving the Sting with no coach until GM Dylan Seca ran down from the pressbox. OA Kai Schwindt was on the bench, and about to take over.
Positive news that Owen Sound forward Tomislav Brennan has been released from hospital in Sarnia after being taken off on a stretcher during Friday night's game. He returned to the arena to meet up with his teammates after the game.
Kyle Masters of the Kamloops Blazers taken off on a stretcher after landing awkwardly into the end boards on a hit from Brennan Othmann. Othmann goes over to Masters to wish him well. Blazers Coach Shaun Clouston loses his mind on officials for allowing him to do that.
With
#OHL
season officially cancelled, while a lot of talk about the players, also have to feel for team staff. Many have been laid off most/all of an entire year. Some have had to move onto other jobs, not by-choice, but to survive.
No point in mincing words, this sucks. For each of last 17 years, tonight I would be prepping for
#OHLDraft
coverage, but I am not part of this year's event. Feels quite weird, among other things. Best wishes to players chosen, and everyone stay safe.
All I will say on the social media cyber bullying happening post-World Junior is it doesn’t matter if the target is 16, 19 or 89, it’s still not acceptable. The guilty parties must have real names, let’s get those out there for all to see.
This is AMAZING!
Former Peterborough Petes Coach, and longtime Ottawa 67's Assistant Vince Malette. He is battling Alzheimer's, yet you wouldn't know it here.
Pretty good life lesson here.
While Owen Beck would have been disappointed he was cut, never know what will happen. Never burn a bridge, you just might have to cross it again.
We all know how these things work, don't we?
Beck scores a big goal?
Cancelling entire tournament shows flaw in the protocols. Either not bubbled enough, or something wrong with testing/quarantine procedures to push it to this level. Extra players were brought for a reason. Unless a team has mass outbreak, a few cases shouldn't put it in jeopardy.
A bit of
#OHL
talk on Memorial Cup off-day. Hearing league governors putting their heads together to try and make it easier for more markets to host Memorial Cup. Team still has to be good, but assist with logistics, and ease financial pressures somewhat. This would be good news.
Random thought:
Larry Mavety coaching
#OHL
games with no fans. Just imagine what you could hear bellowing throughout the rink 🤣. That would have been entertaining! Dave MacQueen would be right up there too. I've heard Mac's voice carry through a rink when stopping practice.
A story that can be told now. Josh Bloom was "this close" to becoming a London Knight in January. Instead, he scored the Memorial Cup winning goal for Saginaw - against the Knights.
A great example of Michael DiPietro character when he got player of the game award. He's seething yet mask and gloves off, fulfilled requirement. In the past other goalies have left mask on. I'm sure he'll have some moments behind closed doors.
#OHL
announces that tonight's Erie at Saginaw game has been postponed.
From release:
"Out of sensitivity to the several individuals involved in tonight's scheduled game who were close to London Knights player Abakar Kazbekov..."
@JoePack
Nobody said the podcast was journalism. It's a light-hearted, lifestyle type conversation that
@BizNasty2point0
& Co. have with the players and guests. He's worked his tail off and there is a market for his product(s), period.
Look at the reaction by the Petes players, coaches and fans. Now you see why I’m such a big proponent for “You win the
#OHL
championship”, period.
NEVER overlook that!
The next great tournament will come, and whichever team wins that will be able to celebrate that ALSO.
#OHL
linesman Dustin McCrank is working tonight's
#MemorialCup
championship game. It's been quite a season for him - not only did he work Game 7 of
#OHL
final, but also the Gold Medal Game of the Winter Olympics.
Peterborough vs. London for the
#OHL
championship. A rematch of 2006 when Dale Hunter called the Peterborough Memorial Centre a barn with "boards from 1902".
Sad to hear of passing of Pete Campbell. Covered
#OHL
and Junior A loop for numerous media outlets, including Memorial Cups for Broadcast News. Also an excellent anthem singer all over Southern Ontario.
Condolences to the family and friends of former Kingston Frontenacs
#OHL
TV play-by-play man David Murphy. The Cornwall resident passed away last night after battling cancer for almost two years.
Plenty of good feedback about the suggestion all rinks need these signs. They also need lanes for people to be able to walk along concourse during intermission. Those lanes are NOT for people to just stand there and chat. Move off to the side.
For those new to the scene, the proper spelling of the
#OHL
hockey team is Peterborough Petes, not Pete's...they are not owned or named after some guy named Pete.
This ends our Public Service Announcement
Humboldt Broncos goalie, and bus crash survivor, Jacob Wassermann is in the building tonight and was recognized at one of the stoppages. He played 2 regular season games for Regina this season.
#MCMemorialCup
In Sarnia today, Ontario Sports Minister Lisa McLeod said they've met with the
#OHL
and awaiting Return-to-Play proposals, and if/when/how there may be fans in the stands.
PSA: People sliding into my DMs, who I don't know, trying to get me to divulge if I'm "hearing" this or that regarding
#OHL
teams will just get you blocked. I don't get into rumours, and if I'm not willing to divulge it publicly, I'm not going to tell someone I don't even know.
Oshawa went on losing skid after this tweet last season.
In their first game since chirping Windsor this week, they blew a 5-0 lead to their arch rivals Peterborough.
#HockeyGods
#DontKickTeamWhenTheyAreDown
Congratulations to all 303 players chosen in the
#OHL
Priority Selection
#OHLDraft
. It was great to be back anchoring coverage. Thanks to
@DarrellWoodley1
@StuMunrue
, the OHL staff and our YourTV crew for all their work.
How much would it cost you to watch these two play against each other now? How many people wish they watched them for under $20 when they had the chance?
#OHL
#juniorhockey
Some discussions popping up about goalie equipment changes due to Tynan injury. How about we stop making crashing the crease an ok thing? Goalies have been fair game for years now. When did it become OK for goalies to be contacted in the crease?
I'm pro-vaccine, pro-mask, pro-distancing, pro-public health guidelines from people who have made a career of it. I'm also pro-taking breaks from social media. Seeing lots of people harming their own mental health right now, and it's self-inflicted.
Put the phone down.
Excited for Saturday's
#OHL
Priority Selection. This year mark's the 17th year in a row I've had the honour of anchoring coverage (5x web radio, 12x webTV). Always a pleasure to welcome new players to the league.
Sending positive vibes to Windsor assistant coach Andy Delmore. Taken to hospital in stable condition today after medical emergency during Spitfires practice.
No matter what side of the mask debate you're on, there should be no question as to whether to physical distance. Why is it so difficult for people to follow signs and arrows put in-place by stores?
Now that the dust has settled on the 2024 Memorial Cup in Saginaw, a huge shoutout to the organizing committee there, lead by Craig Goslin. They did a great job hosting the Memorial Cup. It had a festive atmosphere, not only around the arena but in the surrounding area.
Just for something to do, how to resume
#OHL
season IF 2019-20 playoffs happen.
1. Soo chasing Erie, have them play 2-of-3 series in Erie, winner gets 8th seed.
2. NB plays at NIA, winner gets 2 of 3 vs. KGN for 8th seed.
3. Shorter series for Round 1, maybe Round 2.
Thoughts?
Regarding the
#OHL
Return to Play reports out there - and possibility of fans. One scenario I've heard discussed is to let local public health officials decide on any fans, rather than a blanket leaguewide policy. Status of pandemic is different, and fluid, across province.
I've been watching the Jordan Kyrou situation over the past 24 hours re: Jordan's comments on Berube. I've dealt with Jordan since he was 16. He's never been very comfortable with media, and often did not know exactly what to say. That's just him, no malice, no harm intended.
Anybody who knows me, knows a May without a Memorial Cup is a big hole in the schedule - but quite understandable with current circumstances.
I'll just have to continue my streak of Memorial Cup games attended in 2021 😀.
Windsor Spitfires announce Marc Savard as new Head Coach. Former NHLer and Oshawa Generals scorer was recently assistant in St. Louis. He also makes Spitfires early favourites in next summer’s
#OHL
golf competition.
Did some grocery shopping today and see two specific rules needed.
1. Put your phone away - get in, get your stuff, get out.
2. Stores have put measures in place for check out to maintain distancing for all. Don't argue with staff. Don't like it? Leave your cart and get out.
Re: Mississauga/Brampton OHL. I doubt anyone thinks attendance will all of a sudden spike in Brampton.
If the arena lease deal is much better, which it likely is:
-Revenues stay similar.
-Expenses go down, without a major change to operations.
-The bottom line goes up.
Another milestone in the 23-year
#OHL
coaching career of George Burnett.
@Storm_City
bench boss earned his 738th victory on Friday, steering his club to an
#OHL
playoff berth while climbing to fourth on the League's all-time coaching wins list.
READ 📰:
Next Saturday,
@KingstonFronts
are honouring Mav as part of their game vs. Mississauga. They are hoping to hear from former players with their stories, or who are planning to go to the game. They can contact: Jordan
@Kingstonfrontenacs
.com
@ali_krev
@chelscarey
Canadians do support their own and have their backs. A couple faceless idiots on social media does not represent a country. We celebrate things like personal bests, and given the chance to buy Team Carey a beer when they get home you'd have a lineup longer than Yonge Street.