January 8, 2015
GMHL Wrap Up - Week 14
Week in Review - Week 14:
The GMHL kicked off the 2015 year with a great week of hockey including the All-Star Showdown in Meaford, Ontario.
In the North, the Seguin Huskies enter 2015 atop the standings. A close second is the Temiscaming Titans, followed by the South Muskoka Shield. Making a run appears to be the Grey Highlands Bravehearts who have won five of their last six and look to be buying at the upcoming GMHL trade deadline. Following a mid-season overhaul of the organization from ownership, management and coaching, the Knights of Meaford have brought in several high profile players and look to be a competitive team down the stretch. They have won three of their last four -- their latest a convincing victory over the Bracebridge Blues.
While in the South, the Toronto Attack briefly dethroned the Tottenham Steam earlier in the week, but Tottenham quickly rebounded to reclaim their top spot. The Toronto Attack took down the surging Halton Ravens squad earlier this week while the Alliston Coyotes started the new year on the right foot with a close victory over the Bradford Bulls.
'Inside the GMHL' Video on Demand:
This week's feature of 'Inside the GMHL' interviews former AHL Calder Cup Champion and now Bradford Rattlers Head Coach Sylvain Cloutier. Also, GMHL President Bob Russell weighs in on the happenings of the GMHL.
'Behind the Stripes' Video on Demand:
'Behind the Stripes' Host Bill Newman interviews GMHL President Bob Russell on the founding vision behind the league over nine years ago. The President also addresses the expansion rumors and direction of the league moving forward.
All-Star Game Notes:
The 2015 GMHL All-Star Showdown took place in Meaford, Ontario on January 6th. The event was second to none in the organization and professionalism displayed. All four GMHL divisional alignments send a representative all-star teams to compete in a three game showdown. The end result was the South winning the All-Star title. In the annual skills competition shootout, local Mac Fleming was victorious. Full details can be seen on www.gmhl.net.
GMHL Trade/Signing Deadline Notes:
The GMHL Trade and Signing deadline takes place on January 15th at 11:59pm.
The GMHL Wrap Up is a weekly review of the happenings in the Greater Metro Junior 'A' Hockey League. It reviews team and individual highlights through the week, alumni updates and the release of the weekly 'Inside the GMHL' Podcast.