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The Great Lakes Junior Hockey League is the place to be if you need that little extra work to improve your talents on the ice. Our League wide coaching staffs include former Pro & NHL players, WHL, AHL, D-1, D-3 college players who all believe that development is the most important part of the game. Our extensive list of college Scouts, Coaches, Junior A Coaches has enabled us to advance players as soon as they are ready to move up to the next level. We don't hold players back like other leagues do just to win trophies, in the G.L.J.H.L. the player is the important entity, not egos. Consider any of the G.L.J.H.L. organizations as a perfect avenue to reach the next level. Contact any of the Owners listed on the contact page for information about their teams. In our league, the Owners or Head Coach will talk to you not a representative of the team who has no authority to say anything. The difference between playing at the next level or playing for a G.L.J.H.L. team if you are not ready is playing on a 3rd or 4th line maybe or getting extensive ice time to develop. Some teams will take you in just to fill roster spots or revenue committments, the G.L.J.H.L. will not, we will be truthful and honest with you, what your role will be and what you can expect to gain if you work hard during the season. Please contact any of the teams in the G.L.J.H.L. for more information thru the contact page at the top of this page or the G.L.J.H.L. logo is a link to that page. G.L.J.H.L. FORMS DEAL WITH HERTZ RENT A CAR
As a member of the G.L.J.H.L. through a player and his family you are entitled to use the Hertz Discount Plan that the G.L.J.H.L. has gotten from Hertz. By reserving an automobile, you will receive a free 1 year membership in their #1 gold club, daily, weekly & weekend discounts and the dependability of an international service plan. When reserving a car, please use 1887589 as your CDP discount code. G.L.J.H.L. PRESIDENT ASKED TO GO TO GERMANY FOR WORLD JUNIORS
The President of the G.L.J.H.L. Gerry Lullove was asked to join AAU'S TEAM USA as the Assistant Head Coach & General Manager for the Firs World Junior Inline Championships in Dusseldorf Germany June 24-July 3, 2010 for the inline world competition. Jeff Bond, Head Coach of the team selected the GLJHL President because of the importance that has been placed on the G.L.J.H.L. to develop and move players on as well as the success that the G.L.J.H.L. has aquired under his leadership. The G.L.J.H.L. is the place to be to develop skills and be seen by scouts from all levels at their scouting showcase in December and at their final 4 competition in March. Team USA is represented by players from all over the United States who are talented in their own right from different ice hockey programs but together will make an unbeatable force as they compete against teams from Germany, Australia, Columbia, Mexico, France, Canada, Nambia, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Czech Republic." This event is sanctioned under the USOC, USARS & the AAU. G.L.J.H.L. POST 2010-11 SCHEDULE
The G.L.J.H.L. met last weekend for its annual meeting and scheduling the 2010-11 season. The annual meeting is where all the owners meet to discuss the up comming season, league financial and discuss locations for special events as well as to welcome any new teams that were preliminarily approved. The Board of Directors, which consist of all the team owners of the previous season unanamously approved the Wooster Oilers & Ft. Wayne Federals as active members of the G.L.J.H.L. this 2010-11 season and unanamously approved 3 other teams for the 2011-12 season. The 3 teams for next season have met all the requirements to conduct operations under USA Hockey and will be creating programs in areas where no Junior Hockey exist at the Junior B level as well as little to no youth hockey presence in the area. " we are excited about our successes in moving players to Tier III A & Tier II A programs these last two seasons and as we move into our third season with growth, stability and foresight we will continue our mission to provide to the player the avenue to develop their skills so that they can realize their goal of playing upper level & College hockey, we have opened the door, not closed it to the player who was never given the opportunity to play Juniors, that is our mission, that is what USA Hockey has promised every player, to develop their skills to their highest potential" and we will continue our growth and our mission said Lullove President. For a review of the G.L.J.H.L. full season schedule see 2010 -11 schedule on the left side menu or on the G.L.J.H.L. logo at the top of this article. Great Lakes Hockey League to become part of the GLJHL
The Great Lakes Hockey League, a AAA league today has announced approval in principal, the merge of their league into the Great Lakes Junior League. This move will strengthen the GLHL and its current team members as well as provide a developmental format at a controlled cost to the players. The GLHL, a USA Hockey sanctioned league has been in existence for several years and has been successful at the U-18 & U-16 levels providing the opportunity to players to develop their skills so they too can move on to the next levels. We are interested in providing a U-12 & U-14 divisions. Under the direction of the G.L.J.H.L. the players will have the opportunity, a better opportunity to be seen by the scouts from all Junior programs as well as the ability to make one of the 12 teams in the Great Lakes Junior Hockey League. The GLHL will be part of our Junior Showcase and will be able to perform in front of those college and Junior A scouts that will attend this showcase. Travel will be condense to save expense and we feel the competitive balance of the league will improve. We are looking for other teams in the foot print of the G.L.J.H.L. that find this attractive to their team and would like to participate in the league. For more information, please contact the Commissioner at David Kosick at dwk@thekmagroup.com or the GLJHL at info@gljlh.com. We will be having a G.L.H.L. league wide meeting in June to plan the 2010-11 season as well as schedule the season. Please contact the league at the emails above for details and questions.
G.L.J.H.L.TEAM LINEUP FOR 2010-11 SEASON
The G.L.J.H.L. is now a 11 team league with the addition of Ft. Wayne Federals, Ft Wayne Indiana, Wooster Oilers, Wooster, Ohio. Two teams, Danville Inferno has moved to Indianapolis Indiana and the Illinois Frontenacs has moved to St. Louis Missouri along with the returning 7 teams from from the 2009-10 season. TEAMS FOR THIS 2010-11 SEASON DIVISIONAL PAIRINGS ARE: EAST WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN SAINTS MICHIGAN ICE DOGS CHICAGO HITMEN MOTOR CITY CHIEFS FT. WAYNE FEDERALS MOUNTAIN CATS INDIANAPOLIS INFERNO TRI-CITY ICEHAWKS ST. LOUIS FRONTENACS WOOSTER OILERS WISCONSIN RAMPAGE The G.L.J.H.L. continues to grow each season because we teach the game, we develop the skill sets that each player has, we provide the Junior Hockey experience and we provide personal growth opportunities as our players mature along each day. The G.L.J.H.L. develops players and moves them to next level, college or tier I or II programs as we have the past 2 years. Three new teams have been approved for 2011-12 season. BE PART OF THE EXPERIENCE, CONTACT ANY OF OUR TEAMS FOR INFORMATION AT THEIR LOGO AT THE TOP
INFERNO MAKES MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2010
The Inferno ownership group said enough is enough with their first two years of membership with the GLJHL and has made major changes to put this organization back on track. First, the organization has moved the team from Danville to Indianapolis Indiana and will play their home games at the Pan American Plaza Ice Arena. The move was instrumental in creating a player pool of talented players which Indianapolis has and Danville didn't, all of their players had to brought in from around the country to fill a roster spot. With a new location and new player pool in place, a major venue arena on board the only thing missing was a coach to lead the team. The Ownership seeked out several candidates but decided to go with the best, someone who played at the highest levels, been thru a system of growth and could give all that knowledge to the players, develop their skills and lead this franchise into the winners circle. The Indianapolis Inferno have announced the hiring of Rockey Trottier, a former member of the New Jersey Devils NHL team. Rocky was the #8 overall pick in the 1982 draft by the New Jersey Devils, He played professionally for 7 years which included 2 stays with the NHL Devils franchise. When asked about joining the organization Coach Trottier had the following to say "I am excited about being part of the organization and look forward to passing on my hockey knowledge to our future stars". One of the Inferno Owners and General Manager Cameron Estes is excited about the announcement and the direction this will lead their program, "With the relocation process we were nervous about who our coach would be, When the opportunity came around to possibly have Rocky join us it was like wow, really? We feel with his playing background and reputation this addition will help us not only be a program that develops players but also competes for a GLJHL championship". The Inferno will be hosting an open tryout camp in July and a final camp in August. (Dates and times TBA) If you would like to play for Coach Trottier and the Inferno please email your player profile and contact information to coach@infernojrhockey.com and infernohockey@comcast.net so we can get youthe details as they are announced. G.L.J.H.L. ADDS & REALIGNS LEAGUE
The G.L.J.H.L. today announced that they have added 2 new teams to there already very successful league for the 2010-2011 season. The WOOSTER OILERS from Wooster Ohio have joined the league to not only enhance the G.L.J.H.L. but to enhance their already very successful program. The Oilers were part of the N.J.H.L. an independent league which offered the player an opportunity and was successful at moving players but lacked the accreditation that a sanction program offers. "We are extremely pleased that the Oilers have decided to join us, said Lullove President of the G.L.J.H.L. they bring to us a very successful, long standing program with credibility and will certainly raise the bar on our already successful competitve league play. The team will be coached by Head Coach Hart Duddy, no stranger to competitve Junior Hockey. We welcome the OILERS to our league. Ft. Wayne Federals has entered into the G.L.J.H.L. for the 2010-2011 season which brings junior hockey to that area and provides opportunities for those players to develop and further their hockey careers. "Indiana and the Ft Wayne area is a perfect fit for us, said Lullove President, it sits in the middle of our West & East divisions, assessable from any direction and creates a stop to blend and mix playing schedules for our teams. The Team will be General Managed and Coached by Kevin Shupenia, the head Coach or the Chicago Huskies 2008-2009 National Champions and 2009-2010 National Tournament participant". We welcome Ft Wayne to our league. "we picked the name Federals because we felt that the long standing hockey tradition here in Ft Wayne would compliment the even longer standing tradition of the old Federal league ". said Kevin Shupenia. In Location changes, The Danville Inferno will be moving their operations to Indianapolis Indiana and changing their name to the Indianapolis Inferno and will play at the Pan American arena starting this 2010 season. This move rounds out the travel plan of the league and provides Junior Hockey to that area of Indiana that never has had an opporunity to develop younger players but has supported a very successful Tier 1 USHL program, the INDY ICE. " I am excited about having the Inferno in Indianapolis to provide and help fill the dreams & goals of players who aspire to play for the INDY ICE and the USHL. The Illinois Frontenacs will be moving to the new Shark Tank II arena in St. Louis Missouri, owned and operated by the Merimac Sharks Youth Hockey Association. This move allows us to provide Junior B hockey to the state of Missouri as well as to still provide to the Fairview Heights Illinois area that has hosted the team for the last two years. This move strengthens the southern boundary of the G.L.J.H.L. as well as it provides to those players the opportunity to develop their skills at a B level. G.L.J.H.L. DEFENDS CONCERNS VS AHAIIn a meeting last Sunday March 28, 2010 in Marlborough Mass, the G.L.J.H.L. after a long discussion learned that USA Hockey, the govering body of Ice Hockey in the USA has ruled thru executive order to overturn and stop AHAI from instituting their Article XXII. Also ordered is that the USA Hockey staff will develop a plan that will bridge the gap between Juniors & Youth. The G.L.J.H.L. applauds USA Hockey President DeGregorios' swift & decisive action on this matter, we applaud his decision and his plan of action. "The G.L.J.H.L. has a responsibility not only to protect its member teams but to protect the alliance of Junior programs in the USA HOCKEY family to insure that all players have the opportunity to seek what is afforded to them by USA Hockey and Junior competion. We knew this would affect all Junior programs across the USA and we defended our position, said Lullove President of the G.L.J.H.L.". Read below for more on the dispute between USA Hockey Junior teams, AHAI. & USA Hockey President Ron DeGregorio executive order not allowing AHAI's Article XXII to be inacted because of it's intent to restrict development, player movement and Junior Competition as well as violates USA Hockey and the ADM mission. *************************************************** Dear USA Hockey Board Member: I am taking the authority provided to me as President in the By Laws for emergency situations (By Law 5 B (3)). I am reporting this action and will address my action to the Executive Committee at its meeting on April 17, 2010, and at the Board's next scheduled meeting on June 13, 2010. I have taken this action to address the threat of litigation against USA Hockey. The impact of litigation could be adverse and dramatic. In addition, Affiliates have taken, or may take, action asserting questionable jurisdiction over Junior competition in their area that could be destructive to Junior and Youth hockey programs. I believe that the following decision reduces any threats of successful litigation, and will ultimately benefit USA Hockey, its Affiliates, Junior competition, and all high performance competition. My emergency decision is: There will be a moratorium for one year from this date on the expansion of any Tier III hockey programs that will adversely affect youth midget hockey programs, which will include any proposed addition of new teams to present leagues in the AHAI affiliate. In addition, there will be a moratorium for one year from this date upon any Affiliate action, proposed or in place, to expand their current rules or regulations purporting to have authority over Junior hockey competition or programs such as the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois's adopted Article XXII. The USA Hockey staff is directed to develop structure for Junior and Midget hockey consistent with the ADM and consistent with reducing the current conflicts existing between Junior and Midget hockey in certain areas by January 1, 2011. This structure and outline will be presented to the Board of USA Hockey for further discussion and action effective for the 2011-2012 season. ∙ The purpose of this policy is to provide time for the staff to develop a structure for Junior and Midget hockey consistent with the tenets of the ADM, and forestall proposed affiliate legislation and Tier III expansion without the benefit of guidance consistent with the ADM. ∙ The Board will review the findings of staff at the 2011 Winter meeting. I will amplify on my rationale and address those who may have concerns and considerations that need to be addressed in a public forum at a special meeting of the Board of Directors on June 13, 2010. I would be happy to receive any calls from any Director on my actions prior to our annual meeting as well. Thanks again for all you do. And thanks for being part of the greatest sport there is. Ron DeGregorio President, USA Hockey March 31, 2010 cc: Affiliate Presidents, District Registrars, National G.L.J.H.L. IN THE FIGHT TO STOP AHAI FOR GROSS VIOLATIONS OF ETHICS
The Great Lakes Junior Hockey League on March 10 learned that USA Hockey affiliate State Of Illinois, AHAI was instituting a new rule Article XXII, a policy to not only restrict player development of ALL players 18 & under but to force all youth players into playing Midgets & High school hockey programs that are not developing players for the next level. Ahai is trying to restrict player development and restrain basic rights afforded all players by USA Hockey, the USOC & IIHF, the Freedom of Choice, Freedom of Player Movement and the ability to get Development that is badly needed for U.S. Players to compete around the globe. It is in OUR opinion that Article XXII is extremely harmful to all the players of Illinois in having even the remote possibility of being able to move to that next level because Illinois players will not be prepared to play without having Junior experience, which is what most colleges and the USHL & NAHL want before advancing players. This Article XXII is designed to re-face a declining Midget program which is not unique to Illinois but occurring across the United States as well as to try to bring back a competitive high school program in Illinois. " To play AAA hockey in Illinois is a 15-20K expense per year and the political rhetoric that you have to jump through is exhausting in its own right, I can pay 4500-6K for everything including travel, lodging, equipment and in most case meals in Juniors Tier III, get that needed development, college scouting showcases and having a far better chance to get my son financial help and play in college", said D'angelo. Players will seek to get this development no matter where they have to go to get it. Tier III Juniors is designed to give that development close to home without having to relocate your player to another state or country such as Canada. Article XXII will force more players to Canada or other states to play, increasing the expense even higher. For this reason, we are expanding our influence in such cities as Kankakee, Bloomington, Rockford and Decatur. The AHAI Board of Directors is self-serving and has no regard for the general player of Illinois and wants to control what they can't and is motivated by a PERSONAL AGENDA to settle old issues with individuals that are providing the needed development that even their own should have had. But now it's coming from individuals who care about the product, care about the player instead of the state providing or demanding it from their affiliate associations and independent travel programs. With this Article XXII, AHAI is saying,"that if your player cannot make the USHL or NAHL out of high school or youth hockey which is a very slim possibility, then let him play in the beer leagues, senior leagues or leave the game". Is this what you want for your 15, 16, 17, 18 year old? USA Hockey has sanctioned and authorized that the Junior player age limitations as 15 thru 20 years old but most leagues only allow 4 to 5 20 year olds on their rosters. The rule also states that if you are associated with a Junior team Tier III program in ANY capacity, you can't be associated with a youth team in Illinois. AHAI could care less about the youth teams, associations or Development of the player who have Junior coaches or assistant coaches who also coach their childs youth team, they just hurt the associations, teams and players by getting rid of coaches that really can coach and develop the player and just replaced them with volunteer parent coaches who don't develop or know how to develop players. Another example would be if you are on the staff of a Team Illinois team, you would be removed from the team because of your affiliation with a Junior Tier III team. This is rediculous at best. Is this what AHAI is about? Is this where you want your talented player to be? Is this what you pay a fee to AHAI thru your USA Hockey registration fee for? I would hope not! The parents and players of Illinois need to be heard on this issue, Ahai has already DICTATED to the Association Presidents that this will be the rule effective June 1 which they know is in violation and has no tangible right to be implemented. The G.L.J.H.L. will continue to fight for the rights of all players, to deliver the development they need to move to the next level and expose those that have personal agendas. As a member of USA Hockey, you have rights and do not allow AHAI to tell you different, they do not control USA Hockey, they do not dictate USA Hockey policy, they do not control the insurance, you have the right to call USA Hockey 719-576-8724 and express your dissatisfaction with this Article XXII and asked them to get involved immediately to stop this very bad direction Illinois is headed in. 
SHOWCASE SCOUTS IN ATTENDANCEG.L.J.H.L. WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE PROGRAMS, LEAGUES & SCOUTS FOR ATTENDING THE 2009-10 SCOUTING SHOWCASE Hope College-ACHA Adrian College-ACHA Cambridge Winter Hawks-CANADA Eastern Michigan University Cardinal Sports Group Northern Arizona University Northern Cyclone-AJHL Flint Generals-CSHL Bakersfield Jr. Condors-WSHL Eastern Michigan University- University of Michigan - Flint University of Michigan -Dearborn John Carroll University University of Georgia Davenport University-ACHA Grand Valley College-ACHA Northwood College Johnson Wales College University of Akron Oakland University-ACHA Sent materials Cambridge University WATCH ALL G.L.J.H.L. GAMES LIVE ACTION Huskies - 2009 National Champion! G.L.J.H.L. GOES LIVE!STARTING THE 2009 SEASON ALL HOME GAMES FOR ALL G.L.J.H.L. TEAMS WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE AS IT HAPPENS ON THE WEB. THE G.L.J.H.L. & FAST HOCKEY HAVE WORKED OUT AN AGREEMENT THAT WILL BRING LIVE HOCKEY ACTION OF YOUR FAVORITE TEAM RIGHT TO YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN. A SPECIAL FEE AGREEMENT HAS BEEN AGREED UPON BETWEEN FAST HOCKEY AND G.L.J.H.L. TO KEEP COST DOWN AND THE $6.95 COST PER GAME WILL DO JUST THAT. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PURCHASE ANY AMOUNT OF TOKENS THAT YOU WISH AND THEN WILL BE REDEEMED ONLINE TO ACCESS THE GAMES. EACH GAME IS VALUED AT 1 TOKEN. THIS SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN FAST HOCKEY AND THE G.L.J.H.L. ALONG WITH OUR OTHER LEAGUE SPONSORS, PROJOY AND SHER-WOOD, IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO PROMOTE OUR PLAYERS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. WE ARE VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS NEXT AVENUE TO BRING YOU LIVE HOCKEY ACTION TO YOUR HOMES. |
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