100 Players Effected In Mass Suspension Following Retaliation From League
Major Changes in Canadian Junior Hockey Leagues as Five Teams Defect to BCHL
In a surprising move this year, five teams - Brooks Bandits, Spruce Grove Saints, Okotoks Oilers, Sherwood Park Crusaders, and Blackfalds Bulldogs - bid farewell to the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) and announced their entry into the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.
The announcement led to immediate action, with the AJHL swiftly suspending the departing teams, impacting around 100 players. The suspension prompted discussion and concern within the hockey community.
«CONFIRMED: AJHL is suspending the five teams leaving - in effect immediately. Just got word that Olds and Blackfalds will not be playing tonight as Olds was told by the league to not show up to Blackfalds. I believe the Brooks- DV game will follow en suite. Will report more soon.»
In response to this significant development, the BCHL, now incorporating an Alberta region, appears poised to navigate the implications. The AJHL, facing uncertainty in the aftermath, grapples with questions about its future in the wake of the mass exodus.
The departure of these teams sparks debates about loyalty and respect within the hockey community, raising concerns about the impact on both the AJHL and the BCHL. As the situation unfolds, the hockey world watches closely, awaiting the consequences and potential repercussions.
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JANVIER 21 | 111 ANSWERS 100 Players Effected In Mass Suspension Following Retaliation From League Do you think it's fair for the player to be suspended for this? |
Yes | 32 | 28.8 % |
No | 79 | 71.2 % |
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