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A case like this is especially tough for fans to judge, because all we know is what people say. We aren't in the rooms or hanging out with the team away from the rink. from what we hear, it sounds like junior hockey culture as a whole needs to be burned to the ground and started from scratch. but how do you do that? It seems like there's no way of not having "superiority" when there are 20 year olds and NHL draft picks on a team with some kids who can't even drive themselves to the rink.
Absolutely. I don't think there's anything wrong with a minor prank as long as no one is harmed or uncomfortable. But I think it's very possible that the minor pranks are what leave some people wanting more and eventually testing the limits of what they can get away with. I think the league has to go all-in if they really want to see results. Zero tolerance at the rink or away from it. Might sound like no fun but some people have ruined it for the guys who do keep it respectful to their teammate's health and well-beingThere is a major difference between some partying and some minor pranks or minor “hazing” of some players. When it gets to the level of what is being talked about in Kitchener with Guest or Sarnia.... it’s inexcusable. It’s up to the league to take a significant stand and individual teams to stop having their foot up their a** and not allow it. You want to treat players like that, you are out of the league. That simple. I don’t care if you are Connor McDavid or Joe Freaking Schmo
We here in the OHL don't tolerate hazing and bullying, so as a result the Windsor Spitfires management will be suspended and ownership will be forced to sell the club to ensure the safety of our biggest resource, the players. Oh wait, you mean it happened in Kitchener, Mississauga and Sarnia? Nothing to see here folks, move along.
Take no responsibility for your actions and blame your failures on the system, attaboy!
Take no responsibility for your actions and blame your failures on the system, attaboy!
How is complaining that others will not be held to the same standard as the Spitfires were held failing to take responsibility for my actions? I didn't haze anybody, and I didn't say the Spitfires were innocent of hazing or deserved no punishment, so I guess you'll have to do a bit better with your sad attempt at a zinger. If it didn't work the first time, try again. It's like me trying to zing you for your role in the holocaust, its not based on anything you actually did or said.Take no responsibility for your actions and blame your failures on the system, attaboy!
How is complaining that others will not be held to the same standard as the Spitfires were held failing to take responsibility for my actions? I didn't haze anybody, and I didn't say the Spitfires were innocent of hazing, so I guess you'll have to do a bit better with your sad attempt at a zinger. It would be like me trying to zing you for your role in the holocaust.
Show me where I blamed Branch for the Spitfires issues, because I'm certain I did not. I said that Branch would not punish any of these franchises to the extent he punished the Spitfires when it happened here, and I'm certain that is true. Feel free to disagree with that if you like, but I'm confident that time will surely prove me correct on that regard. Its already being portrayed in Kitchener as if management had all of the right protections in place however Guest chose not take advantage of the open door policy, that's a stark contrast to what happened in Windsor when the coach and GM were immediately suspended pending investigation.It's simple... you say in one breath take responsibility for your actions... then you blame Dave Branch for the Spitfires issues... perhaps you would have a valid complaint if you actually waited until the investigation/law suit were over.. but keeping in mind in regards to the Carcillo situation there is nobody left in Sarnia from when he was there.. so I wouldn't expect any sanctions against them at all.
The Kitchener situation has just been brought to light... and you have already decided that nothing will happen...
Show me where I blamed Branch for the Spitfires issues, because I'm certain I did not. I said that Branch would not punish any of these franchises to the extent he punished the Spitfires when it happened here, and I'm certain that is true. Feel free to disagree with that if you like, but I'm confident that time will surely prove me correct on that regard. Its already being portrayed in Kitchener as if management had all of the right protections in place however Guest chose not take advantage of the open door policy, that's a stark contrast to what happened in Windsor when the coach and GM were immediately suspended pending investigation.
I know you're just trying to antagonize me, that's why you're bringing something I said in another thread up here. You made your point (twice) and its a poor one. If you want to discuss how I see this situation further I'm more than happy to engage you but lets not make this about spinning my words to fit your narrative so that your little joke makes more sense.
I read that, and nowhere do I say that Branch is at fault for the Windsor hazing incident. Keep trying though, what's the matter, forgot how to quote stuff?Top of page 20... Windsor Spitfires 2020 Offseason Thread (Part 2)
Nor did I say you said he was responsible for the incident... you are however blaming Branch for the punishment given to the Spitfires by indicating he has some sort of hate for them instead of just accepting the fact that they broke the rulesI read that, and nowhere do I say that Branch is at fault for the Windsor hazing incident. Keep trying though, what's the matter, forgot how to quote stuff?
Show me where I blame Branch for the punishment. Show me where I don't accept that Windsor broke the rules. You can't because you are making up facts. I gave you a chance to quote me multiple times and you don't. I simply implied that Branch won't punish these teams the same way he punished the Spitfiers. He already has taken a different approach which lends at least some credibility to my statement. You can pretend to read something else for the sake of a lame joke if you want. I'm not going to tell you how to entertain yourself during a pandemic, have fun.Nor did I say you said he was responsible for the incident... you are however blaming Branch for the punishment given to the Spitfires by indicating he has some sort of hate for them instead of just accepting the fact that they broke the rules
Show me where I blame Branch for the punishment. Show me where I don't accept that Windsor broke the rules. You can't because you are making up facts. I gave you a chance to quote me multiple times and you don't. I simply implied that Branch won't punish these teams the same way he punished the Spitfiers. He already has taken a different approach which lends at least some credibility to my statement. You can pretend to read something else for the sake of a lame joke if you want. I'm not going to tell you how to entertain yourself during a pandemic, have fun.
What exactly is carcillo hoping to gain from this lawsuit? If these allegations are true, they occurred many years ago, who is he hoping to see punished? The OHL is just going to say that it doesn’t happen in this day and age.
What exactly is carcillo hoping to gain from this lawsuit? If these allegations are true, they occurred many years ago, who is he hoping to see punished? The OHL is just going to say that it doesn’t happen in this day and age.
Can the league be blamed for the actions of a small group of players outside of the rink? Especially if it wasn’t reported to anyone? I get the need for players to feel safe to speak out if they feel uncomfortable, but I also feel like expecting teenagers to always make mature decisions might be asking a lot.The great unknown is how many others are involved in the class action and in what seasons did they play? I think part of what he wants is to ensure it's not still happening now and if it is there needs to be something in place so the players feel safe to report it. We have seen what came out about Kitchener this week and that's only a few years old. It may not be as widespread as it once was , but it appears the culture is still out there.
Can the league be blamed for the actions of a small group of players outside of the rink? Especially if it wasn’t reported to anyone? I get the need for players to feel safe to speak out if they feel uncomfortable, but I also feel like expecting teenagers to always make mature decisions might be asking a lot.
From review of his Twitter account, he wants Jeff Perry out of hockey. It's not an unreasonable request. You watch, they'll settle then him and Guest will magically have OHL or other hockey jobs. Every move is calculated.What exactly is carcillo hoping to gain from this lawsuit? If these allegations are true, they occurred many years ago, who is he hoping to see punished? The OHL is just going to say that it doesn’t happen in this day and age.
Where is Perry coaching?From review of his Twitter account, he wants Jeff Perry out of hockey. It's not an unreasonable request. You watch, they'll settle then him and Guest will magically have OHL or other hockey jobs. Every move is calculated.