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TRT play style relies on size advantage - dump the puck and win it back by hitting opponents on the boards. There's a reason why there haven't been many kids from TRT going up to AAA. Low skill, boring, but safe system that can be taught to single A recruits. That being said, I don't see MI sizing up enough to compete but other teams might catch up.
Agree with the MI size comment. Not being racist, just too many short dads.
Size advantage? They have a couple large kids only. Quite a few are tiny actually. Low skill? Top 15? in province. Best in East, undefeated in playoffs. AAA dropdowns are not AAA players . They were misplaced 95% of time. Whatever helps you sleep and dream about your success (I mean kids success.right?)
This poster was so proud of their comment that they had to post it 3 times! MHT is awesome.
FH needs size. They were scared in the second half of the season.
Ok I'll join the fun. My prediction:
NYK
TRT
MI
SYB
FH
SIR
EE
NT
My kid is coming down from AAA next year and looking for a good AA program. Curious why you ranked NYK so high -- the closest in terms of home rink location for me would be NYK, NT and FH so I'm definitely interested if they will be a top team next year.
So far from what I have researched NYK and FH have paid coaches and the FH coach seems to favor speed and skill while NYK favors strength and size. MI is farther for me but also seems to have a decent program with a paid coach. SYB is also far and the coach seems to have a bad rep. My kid wasn't at TT the year GO was supposed to take that team but we know others that were affected by that situation so we will probably avoid that team. TRT seems to be the like the TYN of AA - parent coach who plays dump and chase and puts his own kid on top line. I agree with the low skill assessment based on watching some of the series vs DD as by that time we knew we were on the bubble for AAA and not once did I see three passes connect in a row. My goal for my son next year would be to contribute to a top or mid-pack team and bring them to the top.
in other words you called trt and they weren't interested. got it.
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TRT play style relies on size advantage - dump the puck and win it back by hitting opponents on the boards. There's a reason why there haven't been many kids from TRT going up to AAA. Low skill, boring, but safe system that can be taught to single A recruits. That being said, I don't see MI sizing up enough to compete but other teams might catch up.
Agree with the MI size comment. Not being racist, just too many short dads.
Size advantage? They have a couple large kids only. Quite a few are tiny actually. Low skill? Top 15? in province. Best in East, undefeated in playoffs. AAA dropdowns are not AAA players . They were misplaced 95% of time. Whatever helps you sleep and dream about your success (I mean kids success.right?)
This poster was so proud of their comment that they had to post it 3 times! MHT is awesome.
FH needs size. They were scared in the second half of the season.
Ok I'll join the fun. My prediction:
NYK
TRT
MI
SYB
FH
SIR
EE
NT
My kid is coming down from AAA next year and looking for a good AA program. Curious why you ranked NYK so high -- the closest in terms of home rink location for me would be NYK, NT and FH so I'm definitely interested if they will be a top team next year.
So far from what I have researched NYK and FH have paid coaches and the FH coach seems to favor speed and skill while NYK favors strength and size. MI is farther for me but also seems to have a decent program with a paid coach. SYB is also far and the coach seems to have a bad rep. My kid wasn't at TT the year GO was supposed to take that team but we know others that were affected by that situation so we will probably avoid that team. TRT seems to be the like the TYN of AA - parent coach who plays dump and chase and puts his own kid on top line. I agree with the low skill assessment based on watching some of the series vs DD as by that time we knew we were on the bubble for AAA and not once did I see three passes connect in a row. My goal for my son next year would be to contribute to a top or mid-pack team and bring them to the top.
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Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 17, 2025 10:43 am
A lot of kids from the west are hoping to come to the east. Kids afraid of hitting are out or going to a weak east team to play AA.
TRT - 2 changes
SYB - 4 changes - new parents have no clue what they are signing up for the with GO
SIR - expect a dirtier program than ever
MI - heard there are some big moves
FH - kids dropping out of hitting because of fear - look for their Single A team to be solid
NYK - will be big and strong again
NT - lost a few strong players - hard to recruit - bottom 2 next season
Early predictions for next year -
TRT
MI
NYK
FH
SYB
NT
SIR
My early predictions for next year:
MI
TRT
NYK
FH
SYB
EE
SIR
NT
MI
Prediction:
MI
TRT
FH
SYB
NYK
SIR
NT
EE
MI parent group swapped a crazy for a crazy by the looks of it.
Markham was clearly the best team by miles, sometimes the best team doesn't win. Next season, 1st place, East Champion, GTHL Champions, Ontario Champions.
TRT, 3/4s of the team can barely skate and none of them can pass worth a damn. Every MI player can skate circles around them. TRT was totally outplayed in the playoffs, but goalies saved them.
Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 24, 2025 8:55 pm
TRT, 3/4s of the team can barely skate and none of them can pass worth a damn. Every MI player can skate circles around them. TRT was totally outplayed in the playoffs, but goalies saved them.
Guest wrote: ↑Thu Apr 24, 2025 8:55 pm
TRT, 3/4s of the team can barely skate and none of them can pass worth a damn. Every MI player can skate circles around them. TRT was totally outplayed in the playoffs, but goalies saved them.
TRT play style relies on size advantage - dump the puck and win it back by hitting opponents on the boards. There's a reason why there haven't been many kids from TRT going up to AAA. Low skill, boring, but safe system that can be taught to single A recruits. That being said, I don't see MI sizing up enough to compete but other teams might catch up.
Agree with the MI size comment. Not being racist, just too many short dads.
Size advantage? They have a couple large kids only. Quite a few are tiny actually. Low skill? Top 15? in province. Best in East, undefeated in playoffs. AAA dropdowns are not AAA players . They were misplaced 95% of time. Whatever helps you sleep and dream about your success (I mean kids success.right?)
This poster was so proud of their comment that they had to post it 3 times! MHT is awesome.
FH needs size. They were scared in the second half of the season.
Ok I'll join the fun. My prediction:
NYK
TRT
MI
SYB
FH
SIR
EE
NT
My kid is coming down from AAA next year and looking for a good AA program. Curious why you ranked NYK so high -- the closest in terms of home rink location for me would be NYK, NT and FH so I'm definitely interested if they will be a top team next year.
So far from what I have researched NYK and FH have paid coaches and the FH coach seems to favor speed and skill while NYK favors strength and size. MI is farther for me but also seems to have a decent program with a paid coach. SYB is also far and the coach seems to have a bad rep. My kid wasn't at TT the year GO was supposed to take that team but we know others that were affected by that situation so we will probably avoid that team. TRT seems to be the like the TYN of AA - parent coach who plays dump and chase and puts his own kid on top line. I agree with the low skill assessment based on watching some of the series vs DD as by that time we knew we were on the bubble for AAA and not once did I see three passes connect in a row. My goal for my son next year would be to contribute to a top or mid-pack team and bring them to the top.
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If you want to continue your AAA-caliber development your kid is used to, consider EE with the coach there. You don't always have to get hung up on past standings and rankings on this website. Yes TRT has set the bar heading into U15, but the teams in the East are all tightly competitive with one another, go to the team with a top coach and where your kid can make the biggest impact.
TRT play style relies on size advantage - dump the puck and win it back by hitting opponents on the boards. There's a reason why there haven't been many kids from TRT going up to AAA. Low skill, boring, but safe system that can be taught to single A recruits. That being said, I don't see MI sizing up enough to compete but other teams might catch up.
Agree with the MI size comment. Not being racist, just too many short dads.
Size advantage? They have a couple large kids only. Quite a few are tiny actually. Low skill? Top 15? in province. Best in East, undefeated in playoffs. AAA dropdowns are not AAA players . They were misplaced 95% of time. Whatever helps you sleep and dream about your success (I mean kids success.right?)
This poster was so proud of their comment that they had to post it 3 times! MHT is awesome.
FH needs size. They were scared in the second half of the season.
Ok I'll join the fun. My prediction:
NYK
TRT
MI
SYB
FH
SIR
EE
NT
My kid is coming down from AAA next year and looking for a good AA program. Curious why you ranked NYK so high -- the closest in terms of home rink location for me would be NYK, NT and FH so I'm definitely interested if they will be a top team next year.
Go Nt they have great coaches and are a great group your kid will light it up
Guest wrote: ↑Mon Apr 28, 2025 11:48 pm
report after first day tryout
MI, NYK, SYB blocked on livebarn. Most other teams barely have 15 skaters. All look terrible except TRT.
lol ok. TRT seems so desperate - surprised by all the last minute no-shows?
