Presidents Message - Sept. 13, 2016

Hello again GMHL fans and welcome to our eleventh successful season. I would like to begin this message by welcoming our two new franchises, the Lincoln Mavericks and Tillsonburg Hurricanes. Both of these new teams have already enjoyed their first wins showing early signs of competitive play and strong lineups. Kudos to new team Jeff Tallman and Ian Ellis on a great start. The Toronto Blue Ice Jets have taken a year leave of absence with plans of relocating and returning for next season.

Looking around the league, you may have noticed some teams have changed locations. The GMHL is now proudly represented in the Wiarton, Ontario and St. George, Ontario. teams and ownership groups have been received well by their respective townships. Good luck in your new diggs boys!

This season there will be two divisions of 13 teams. Our North and South Divisions should have very competitive games with an early consensus from the coaches and owners naming Niagara, London and New Tecumseth as early favorites to win the GMHL Championship this season.

Please take note that all GMHL games will be available on our new league YouTube (TheGMHL). Please be patient as it will take some teams longer than others to prepare and deliver this service. Also, be aware that the league will be producing a program called "Inside the GMHL." This webcast will tour the league and broadcast feature games, along with a 30-45 minute pregame show conducting interviews with players, owners and coaches.

Enjoy the games!
Bob Russell
GMHL President