Message From The President, Bob Russell

I would first like to take this opportunity to congratulate Russell Cup Finalists South Muskoka Shield and Deseronto Storm on their great seasons, their playoff success, their North and South Division Championships respectively, and I wish both teams best of luck in your pursuit of a Russell Cup title.

 

We\'re looking forward to a great series, and to crowning a new GMHL Champion!I am also pleased to announce that the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League is growing once again!

 

We will be adding 5 new teams for next season and they will be announced after our next owners\' meeting, which will be held immediately following the conclusion of the Russell Cup Final.

 

Details still need to be worked out with a few of these locations and discussions are ongoing.

 

We have established a more stringent due diligence policy that will greatly increase the probability of success for all new teams that realize the opportunity that our league provides.

 

Every league has issues with the viability of their teams, and we\'re no different in that respect, as demonstrated with the situations encountered in Ville-Marie and Tamworth this past season.

 

However, it\'s how we work to correct those situations and prevent them from repeating themselves that is the telltale sign of an organization striving to improve.

 

Once again, congratulations to our finalists, and we look forward to further announcements regarding the details of our new teams.

 

Bob Russell
President
Greater Metro Jr. A Hockey League