Amidst an aura of controversy, the North Cariboo Senior Soccer League (NCSSL) has “flip-flopped” in the manner that the league reports game results to the media.
The NCSSL implemented a new controversial policy that had the league Public Relations representative reporting accurate scores as long as the goal differential was three goals, or less. In its’ wisdom, the league, chose an alternate strategy of reporting scores when a game finished with a four goal spread, or more. In other words, a 9-0 game would be reported as 3-0, an 8-1 contest would become 4-1 and so on.
Why would a league come up with such a policy? The NCSSL is obviously concerned that teams like Wolverton/Boston Pizza play four years without a win. Moreover, there is widespread (from league executive) concern with the amount of times these clubs get trounced in the process. Let’s face facts; it is embarrassing when a league has to report perennial cellar dwellers, year in, and year out. It reflects the o
On August 2nd, 2013 I wrote a column about “Moose”.
Below is that column which is in italics
He’s proud, passionate, and prominent.
Glen “Moose” Scott is a “one-of-a-kind” colorful character who takes his sports seriously.
On the surface, “Moose” appears to hold a gruff, overpowering, and even intimidating personality. However, underneath this rough facade lays a committed family man, with a big heart who enjoys everyday living, such as watching lacrosse or hockey at the Coliseum or football on the big screen in the comforts of his Pineview home.
“Moose” was one of the first individuals I met after arriving in Prince George in 1979. He is not only recognizable throughout the sports community but in the political arena as well serving two terms as a city councilor (2002-2008).
It’s taken seven long days and despite objections from the publisher, and my critics, I have returned. Last week you were introduced to half of the winners in the second Annual Hartley Awards. As previously mentioned, in order to receive this “di-STINK-tive” honour, winners must have accomplished something “special” in the sports world during the 2006 year.
So, on to the presentations. Again, we ask for complete silence as we honor those that went below and beyond the call of duty:
Everyone welcome award: And the winner is the BCHL. This league managed to demean its 60 game regular season schedule by allowing all eight Coastal Conference teams and seven Interior Conference teams (plus either Williams Lake or Quesnel) to qualify for the post season party. It’s hard to understand the significance of the first 60 games. League officials must have a difficult time defending the rationale behind this move. Accepting the award on behalf of the BCHL is Commissioner John Gri
HARTLEY’S HART ATTACK – (The WHL B.C. Division waiting game continues) Feb. 19, 2021 EDITION 824
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The WHL Central Division will begin its 24-game mini-season just one week from today.
The WHL has announced the first two weeks of the Central Division schedule for the 2020-21 Regular Season!
The league’s East Division will open in a hub in Regina on March 12
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The U.S. Division (which now includes Don Nachbaur of P.G. as an associate coach with the Tri-City Americans) will get going on March 19
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That leaves the B.C. Division still waiting for the official go-ahead.
Have you ever thought about how fun it is to watch the out of town hockey scoreboard? During the WHL season, Prince George fans were constantly monitoring results from the Kamloops Blazers games as the two teams battled for a final playoff spot. In the NHL, it’s even more intriguing, with so many teams contending for a post-season spot.
Canuck fans were not just interested in how Vancouver played on a particular night, but had their ears and eyes tuned into games involving Edmonton, San Jose, Colorado, Anaheim and Calgary.
This playoff race has demonstrated that there’s no need to change the playoff format. The speculation is the NHL may add two teams, in each conference, which could result in 10 teams that qualify for the playoffs, instead of 8. This is a mistake, with less drama, resulting in less fan interest. In the Eastern Conference, for example, the Toronto Maple Leafs might have snuck into the playoffs had 10 teams qualified. However, The Leafs certainly didn’t