Newfoundland Hockey Talk

As someone who is apparently from Gander, whats your thoughts on the canteen situation that recently occurred in Gander? I know it wasn't a HNL thing but is it something you support?

So many problems within HNL and the grading report has been consistently a disaster. I can't remember the last time hnl has ever gotten it right. I was disappointed in billeting being removed a few years ago. I understand the reason but each host team can request from each billet a child protection ...

I can't see hnl turning away officials, its has to be a tough job to recruit and its not like hnl has a reserve of officials. Most of the guys who referee senior are the highest ranked officials in hnl so no way hnl wants to be put in the position to lose them by forcing them to choose. I would assu...

Just a couple of quick comments. The reason why the CWSHL cant go off on its own and have its own trophy is because it would still have to be sanctioned by HNL. If HNL didnt sanction it, then we would no longer be under the HNL umbrella. That would cause major problems. The first being insurance an...

How is this doing lately?

The opposite happened to Gander last year in that they played a lot of home games before Christmas. Its a tough thing to do, and the buildings are also all being used for other events such as concerts, conferences, etc. I was also told that the Cataracts having to play off against the team from NB ...

Thanks for the update P&G, I was unaware of the new updates. Rule-R, Senior hockey here in NFLD is considered a pro league. There is no way this is considered pro hockey. How can the compete for the Allan Cup and Herder - are these not amateur championships. Maybe some of the fans classify this...

I thought territorial picks were only for players who didn't play pro hockey. Nicholas would have to enter the draft, Gander wouldn't be able to sign him as a territorial pick. Am I correct in this assumption? For the past number of years teams could sign two territorial picks...I believe called tr...

Thanks Purple and Gold!

Evan, what pro hockey has Brandon played?

Or they needed more experience. Similar to hockey players who spend time in the AHL prior to getting a roster spot in the NHL.