Junior A

[-brady2 0]

I think it has to do with the Eresume that some of the teams have on there sites.

There are Eresume's for junior teams?

[oggy_3 0]

yeah some of the team websites want you to fill out some information about yourself and stuff

[LkptTiger 1]

Got a spring training letter from the bonnyville pontiacs today :)

jsut a question, what does getting whit ecarded mean?

I got a bunch of those from a few teams in the EJ...I get the impression that S.O.P. for a lot of Junior teams/leagues is to just send shit like that to random players on AAA rosters in the region in hopes that they can build interest in the program.

I didn't get anything like that from anyone in the OP, which is where I ended-up getting the most attention, anyways. I'm not entirely sure those mailers really mean anything at all.

[-brady2 0]

Got a spring training letter from the bonnyville pontiacs today :)

jsut a question, what does getting whit ecarded mean?

I got a bunch of those from a few teams in the EJ...I get the impression that S.O.P. for a lot of Junior teams/leagues is to just send shit like that to random players on AAA rosters in the region in hopes that they can build interest in the program.

I didn't get anything like that from anyone in the OP, which is where I ended-up getting the most attention, anyways. I'm not entirely sure those mailers really mean anything at all.

OP? Yeah, they do the same thing every year in giving 5 or 6 of the players they consider elite or have seen before at there younger kid 3 on 3 camps and stuff.

[LkptTiger 1]

OP?

Ontario Provincial. As in "Ontario Provincial Junior 'A' Hockey League."

[-brady2 0]

OP?

Ontario Provincial. As in "Ontario Provincial Junior 'A' Hockey League."

oh yeah, pretty cool. Did you ever get in to any games?

[LkptTiger 1]

Tore my ACL, MCL and meniscus at training camp. Been on the comeback trail ever since...played in a few exhibition games earlier this season and played well, but just physically couldn't see myself making it the whole season without major issues (I was pretty much hopping around the dressing room on one foot). I'm sitting this year out in hopes that I can still salvage my last year of eligibility next season...if not...well... :(

[-brady2 0]

Tore my ACL, MCL and meniscus at training camp. Been on the comeback trail ever since...played in a few exhibition games earlier this season and played well, but just physically couldn't see myself making it the whole season without major issues (I was pretty much hopping around the dressing room on one foot). I'm sitting this year out in hopes that I can still salvage my last year of eligibility next season...if not...well... :(

How did you go about doing that?!

[hockeyismylife 0]

Got a spring training letter from the bonnyville pontiacs today :)

jsut a question, what does getting whit ecarded mean?

Being white-carded means that the team has your rights so you can't go to another junior A team. I am pretty sure each team has only 40 to give out. Note that this does NOT mean that you are guaranteed to be on the team and have a roster spot. It only means they hold your rights.

[LkptTiger 1]

Tore my ACL, MCL and meniscus at training camp. Been on the comeback trail ever since...played in a few exhibition games earlier this season and played well, but just physically couldn't see myself making it the whole season without major issues (I was pretty much hopping around the dressing room on one foot). I'm sitting this year out in hopes that I can still salvage my last year of eligibility next season...if not...well... :(

How did you go about doing that?!

Battle along the boards. I was on the forecheck and I rode the defenseman into the wall and planted my right leg between his legs to hold him there. After some jockeying/banging with other guys coming-in, the puck popped loose to my right. I spun-off the defenseman, but our legs got tangled and mine got twisted-up weird. Snap, crackle, pop...and I haven't been (and don't think I ever will be) the same since.

[-brady2 0]

Brutal, just brutal.

[D-MaN88 0]

Tiger, I remember the sound and feeling when I tore my MCL, I can't even imagine the feeling of wrecking my knee like you experienced.

Good luck to you and your return to hockey, I'm giving you all the best as even though I only tore my MCL I couldn't fully play like I used to when it came to ice. Roller isn't as stressful so I'm pretty good there but ice, just isn't the same anymore.

Good luck again man.

[BigDipper 0]

Got a spring training letter from the bonnyville pontiacs today :)

jsut a question, what does getting whit ecarded mean?

Being white-carded means that the team has your rights so you can't go to another junior A team. I am pretty sure each team has only 40 to give out. Note that this does NOT mean that you are guaranteed to be on the team and have a roster spot. It only means they hold your rights.

You're right, but there is variations on it. I'm speaking in regards to Canada, because that's what I'm familiar with and know. There is essentially three governing bodies for "carding" a player. 1. Hockey Canada 2. The respective junior league and 3. The province which the team operates in. When you tryout for a junior team a team has the option to..as some call it.."whitecard" you. That means that you agree to tryout with said team, and ONLY that said team, during thier tryout period. This includes, practices, and ONLY exhibition games. They do this, but not all the time, to prevent a player from skating with multiple teams at once. It also stipulates that team is making no seasonal commitment to the player, only for a tryout period. Then if they do decide to take you on the roster, then they sign you to a card. Leagues vary on how many "cards" they can have signed at any one time. Some 20, some 22, whatever. Having a card signed is no big deal, if say 5 games in they cut you, because they will grant you a release. It's rare to have a team fight you on that if they cut you. A team may hold out on your release however, if say you quit and want to move to a different squad, then other factors can play in, cash, players whatever. But that's the general gist of it. Being carded falls under all junior levels. If you're playing AAA hockey, say junior B and affiliating with a Tier II team...now that's another story.

[Caustic Mick 0]

Battle along the boards. I was on the forecheck and I rode the defenseman into the wall and planted my right leg between his legs to hold him there. After some jockeying/banging with other guys coming-in, the puck popped loose to my right. I spun-off the defenseman, but our legs got tangled and mine got twisted-up weird. Snap, crackle, pop...and I haven't been (and don't think I ever will be) the same since.

You won't be, man. I've done the same, but to both knees. It's an athletic career Grim Reaper IMO.

[Hockeyman9621 0]

Got a spring training letter from the bonnyville pontiacs today :)

jsut a question, what does getting whit ecarded mean?

Being white-carded means that the team has your rights so you can't go to another junior A team. I am pretty sure each team has only 40 to give out. Note that this does NOT mean that you are guaranteed to be on the team and have a roster spot. It only means they hold your rights.

You're right, but there is variations on it. I'm speaking in regards to Canada, because that's what I'm familiar with and know. There is essentially three governing bodies for "carding" a player. 1. Hockey Canada 2. The respective junior league and 3. The province which the team operates in. When you tryout for a junior team a team has the option to..as some call it.."whitecard" you. That means that you agree to tryout with said team, and ONLY that said team, during thier tryout period. This includes, practices, and ONLY exhibition games. They do this, but not all the time, to prevent a player from skating with multiple teams at once. It also stipulates that team is making no seasonal commitment to the player, only for a tryout period. Then if they do decide to take you on the roster, then they sign you to a card. Leagues vary on how many "cards" they can have signed at any one time. Some 20, some 22, whatever. Having a card signed is no big deal, if say 5 games in they cut you, because they will grant you a release. It's rare to have a team fight you on that if they cut you. A team may hold out on your release however, if say you quit and want to move to a different squad, then other factors can play in, cash, players whatever. But that's the general gist of it. Being carded falls under all junior levels. If you're playing AAA hockey, say junior B and affiliating with a Tier II team...now that's another story.

I had a team fight my release after they cut me. They released me to play for another team under the condition that after that season is over I'm their property again. They said they see me fitting in, just not this year because they have a twenty year old who plays an identical style to me. Junior in Canada is awful sometimes.. a lot of times they tell you just about anything just so they have a wider pool of talent to pick from.

[-brady2 0]

Got a spring training letter from the bonnyville pontiacs today :)

jsut a question, what does getting whit ecarded mean?

Being white-carded means that the team has your rights so you can't go to another junior A team. I am pretty sure each team has only 40 to give out. Note that this does NOT mean that you are guaranteed to be on the team and have a roster spot. It only means they hold your rights.

You're right, but there is variations on it. I'm speaking in regards to Canada, because that's what I'm familiar with and know. There is essentially three governing bodies for "carding" a player. 1. Hockey Canada 2. The respective junior league and 3. The province which the team operates in. When you tryout for a junior team a team has the option to..as some call it.."whitecard" you. That means that you agree to tryout with said team, and ONLY that said team, during thier tryout period. This includes, practices, and ONLY exhibition games. They do this, but not all the time, to prevent a player from skating with multiple teams at once. It also stipulates that team is making no seasonal commitment to the player, only for a tryout period. Then if they do decide to take you on the roster, then they sign you to a card. Leagues vary on how many "cards" they can have signed at any one time. Some 20, some 22, whatever. Having a card signed is no big deal, if say 5 games in they cut you, because they will grant you a release. It's rare to have a team fight you on that if they cut you. A team may hold out on your release however, if say you quit and want to move to a different squad, then other factors can play in, cash, players whatever. But that's the general gist of it. Being carded falls under all junior levels. If you're playing AAA hockey, say junior B and affiliating with a Tier II team...now that's another story.

Thanks for clearing that up. Now i just ahve the desicion about going to it or not

[oggy_3 0]

I went to my first Junior A camp last August and i am so glad i went. It is worth going to, if you plan on playing at that level you will know what you need to do to get there. Also you can meet the coach and see what they say about your skills, what you do well and areas you need to improve. Also you never know what oppurtunties arise from going, the coach from the camp i went to last august invited me to go to three showcases during the spring and summer with him and if i wouldn't have gone to the camp i could be in the situatuion of not playing for over a month in june.

[-brady2 0]

I went to my first Junior A camp last August and i am so glad i went. It is worth going to, if you plan on playing at that level you will know what you need to do to get there. Also you can meet the coach and see what they say about your skills, what you do well and areas you need to improve. Also you never know what oppurtunties arise from going, the coach from the camp i went to last august invited me to go to three showcases during the spring and summer with him and if i wouldn't have gone to the camp i could be in the situatuion of not playing for over a month in june.

I'd go, but I have a club volleyball tournament, and i've already bailed out on two for hockey, and if i miss this one the only ones left are provs and the canadian open.

[oggy_3 0]

Hmm it depends on priorities. Also what year are you, 89-90-91-92

[-brady2 0]

Hmm it depends on priorities. Also what year are you, 89-90-91-92

92

[oggy_3 0]

OIC well i would go but if you need to go to the volley ball game go to that, just email or call the coach who invited and say that your appreciate the invite but have prior commitments and would love another invite or something.. Just so in the future you'll get asked again.

[QandA 0]

I went to camp in grade 10 in the MJAHL and realized that school was going to be my priority. It as bushleague for the most part, I was an undersized guy who at the time had finesse and I had grown 20 year olds asking me to fight. Skill wise I fit in, but physically I was too small. Nonetheless, guys were stupid, the hockey was all hitting, little smarts. It's the next best thing from the Q, but I don't understand why you would want to play Jr. A after 18 years old unless your a stellar playing looking to go onto PLAY university. The league itself will get you nowheres. Theres the odd top scorer that goes on to play university hockey, and the odd player that will go play some form of pro, but I found it to be guys living the dream a bit too long. I'm not saying that you shouldn't follow your dreams and play the best hockey you can, but you take hockey for a ride, don't let it ride you. I had my shot, came back home and lit it up with my friends and never went back to the team. Some times I miss the top notch hockey, and wonder if I would of gotten anywheres, but I don't regret it, and Jr. C is a blast for me this year, enough to stay fresh and go to school full time, I'm doing the same thing next year but playing senior.

[-brady2 0]

You play junior C and you don't think thats a goon league?

OIC well i would go but if you need to go to the volley ball game go to that, just email or call the coach who invited and say that your appreciate the invite but have prior commitments and would love another invite or something.. Just so in the future you'll get asked again.

That's what I think I will do, plus I still can go to the conditioning camp and he gets a look at me there for the main camp

[QandA 0]

It's goon for sure. But I'm still going to school, I play a game once a week, and I can stick up for myself, and theres some guys who could be playing higher levels who just want to have fun. I could be doing the same thing playing junior a, but it would take me that much longer to finish school, and sitting on a bus the whole winter playing hockey knowing I'm not going anywhere doesn't interest me.

Where'd you go to camp oggy.

[oggy_3 0]

I went to miramichi but my coach strongly advises me to play in the CJHL next year because of better scouting oppurtunties for future hockey.