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Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 13, 2025 11:23 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun May 04, 2025 3:01 pm Not a big fan of SYB coaching style but he has been fairly successful. You can argue that he has superior talent and can’t win the big one though. Last year, clearly had the better team but got out-coached by WH and got knocked you in 2nd round. This year against WH, SYB had the slightly stronger team but clearly learned his lesson last year and out coached WH and won easily. Lost to a depleted EE team in final. Watched a couple of the games and thought SYB was the stronger team but EE goalie carried the day.

The syb coach does not out coach anyone. Period. Any parent that sends their child to that team needs to give their head a shake. The only thing they will learn is how to ignore someone who constantly screams.

For a person who volunteers his time and energy as a coach and is extremely committed giving back to the community and without charging one penny to his SYB team should be much more respected for their should be more coaches as such to lead by his example.

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 14, 2025 7:44 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 13, 2025 11:23 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun May 04, 2025 3:01 pm Not a big fan of SYB coaching style but he has been fairly successful. You can argue that he has superior talent and can’t win the big one though. Last year, clearly had the better team but got out-coached by WH and got knocked you in 2nd round. This year against WH, SYB had the slightly stronger team but clearly learned his lesson last year and out coached WH and won easily. Lost to a depleted EE team in final. Watched a couple of the games and thought SYB was the stronger team but EE goalie carried the day.

The syb coach does not out coach anyone. Period. Any parent that sends their child to that team needs to give their head a shake. The only thing they will learn is how to ignore someone who constantly screams.

For a person who volunteers his time and energy as a coach and is extremely committed giving back to the community and without charging one penny to his SYB team should be much more respected for their should be more coaches as such to lead by his example.

Karla Hamalka volunteers at a school in Montreal, should I respect her? He does it for himself, not the kids. He’s a loser who has been a nobody his entire life. He loves his false sense of superiority and the ability to act like a psychopath with no consequence. In the real world he’d have had the kicked out of him 100s of times by now. He doesn’t deserve anybody’s respect.

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 14, 2025 10:14 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 14, 2025 7:44 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 13, 2025 11:23 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun May 04, 2025 3:01 pm Not a big fan of SYB coaching style but he has been fairly successful. You can argue that he has superior talent and can’t win the big one though. Last year, clearly had the better team but got out-coached by WH and got knocked you in 2nd round. This year against WH, SYB had the slightly stronger team but clearly learned his lesson last year and out coached WH and won easily. Lost to a depleted EE team in final. Watched a couple of the games and thought SYB was the stronger team but EE goalie carried the day.

The syb coach does not out coach anyone. Period. Any parent that sends their child to that team needs to give their head a shake. The only thing they will learn is how to ignore someone who constantly screams.

For a person who volunteers his time and energy as a coach and is extremely committed giving back to the community and without charging one penny to his SYB team should be much more respected for their should be more coaches as such to lead by his example.

Karla Hamalka volunteers at a school in Montreal, should I respect her? He does it for himself, not the kids. He’s a loser who has been a nobody his entire life. He loves his false sense of superiority and the ability to act like a psychopath with no consequence. In the real world he’d have had the kicked out of him 100s of times by now. He doesn’t deserve anybody’s respect.

Psychopath..like it!

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 14, 2025 10:14 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 14, 2025 7:44 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 13, 2025 11:23 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun May 04, 2025 3:01 pm Not a big fan of SYB coaching style but he has been fairly successful. You can argue that he has superior talent and can’t win the big one though. Last year, clearly had the better team but got out-coached by WH and got knocked you in 2nd round. This year against WH, SYB had the slightly stronger team but clearly learned his lesson last year and out coached WH and won easily. Lost to a depleted EE team in final. Watched a couple of the games and thought SYB was the stronger team but EE goalie carried the day.

The syb coach does not out coach anyone. Period. Any parent that sends their child to that team needs to give their head a shake. The only thing they will learn is how to ignore someone who constantly screams.

For a person who volunteers his time and energy as a coach and is extremely committed giving back to the community and without charging one penny to his SYB team should be much more respected for their should be more coaches as such to lead by his example.

Karla Hamalka volunteers at a school in Montreal, should I respect her? He does it for himself, not the kids. He’s a loser who has been a nobody his entire life. He loves his false sense of superiority and the ability to act like a psychopath with no consequence. In the real world he’d have had the kicked out of him 100s of times by now. He doesn’t deserve anybody’s respect.

My kids were there before him and after him. The way he behaves on the bench is not the same as the way he treats the kids. We went back because he’s a winner. I may not like the cost of winning but we’re running out of time. The journey for my boys is almost over unless someone notices there talent. I’ll take “psychopath” bench stuff any day to get eyes on my boys.

Guest wrote: ↑Thu May 15, 2025 10:01 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 14, 2025 10:14 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 14, 2025 7:44 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 13, 2025 11:23 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun May 04, 2025 3:01 pm Not a big fan of SYB coaching style but he has been fairly successful. You can argue that he has superior talent and can’t win the big one though. Last year, clearly had the better team but got out-coached by WH and got knocked you in 2nd round. This year against WH, SYB had the slightly stronger team but clearly learned his lesson last year and out coached WH and won easily. Lost to a depleted EE team in final. Watched a couple of the games and thought SYB was the stronger team but EE goalie carried the day.

The syb coach does not out coach anyone. Period. Any parent that sends their child to that team needs to give their head a shake. The only thing they will learn is how to ignore someone who constantly screams.

For a person who volunteers his time and energy as a coach and is extremely committed giving back to the community and without charging one penny to his SYB team should be much more respected for their should be more coaches as such to lead by his example.

Karla Hamalka volunteers at a school in Montreal, should I respect her? He does it for himself, not the kids. He’s a loser who has been a nobody his entire life. He loves his false sense of superiority and the ability to act like a psychopath with no consequence. In the real world he’d have had the kicked out of him 100s of times by now. He doesn’t deserve anybody’s respect.

My kids were there before him and after him. The way he behaves on the bench is not the same as the way he treats the kids. We went back because he’s a winner. I may not like the cost of winning but we’re running out of time. The journey for my boys is almost over unless someone notices there talent. I’ll take “psychopath” bench stuff any day to get eyes on my boys.

This has to be a troll. He literally hasn’t ever won anything that matters. Ever! If I’m wrong, please correct me. He’s also still a psychopath who needs someone to take him behind the woodshed to show him what’s up. Complete head!

Reply from Berry Lipzshits:

Ah yes, another episode of “Hockey Dad Fight Club,” brought to you by bitter coffee, missed dreams, and second-round exits. Let’s be clear: you don’t have to like SYB’s style. Heck, I don’t even like the way he wears his visor—looks like it’s been steam-bent by a microwave. But saying he’s never won anything? That’s just beer-league delusion talking. SYB didn’t outcoach WH last year because he was busy watching his ‘superteam’ play like it was pond hockey. This year? He adjusted, showed growth, and steamrolled them. That’s what real coaches do: evolve. As for the final—EE’s goalie turned into Brodeur on Red Bull. That’s not coaching; that’s divine intervention. And the screaming? Please. If you’ve ever been around real hockey culture, you’d know every locker room from Peewee to pro sounds like a drill sergeant convention. If your kid can’t handle a bit of bark, he’s not making it past A-level shinny, no matter how many extra edge sessions you book him. As for the “psychopath” talk—relax, Dr. Phil. Every team has a wild card. At least SYB shows up, doesn’t charge a cent, and puts his entire weird, intense heart into the game. You want a perfect role model? Read a parenting book. You want results on the ice? Sometimes you follow the loud guy with the clipboard who refuses to lose. So yeah, maybe SYB ain’t everyone’s cup of Gatorade—but the man competes. And in this league, where 90% of coaches are more worried about hotel points than player development? I’ll take that every damn time.

— Berry “Seen it All Since ‘98” Lipzshits
Former bench boss, occasional ref threatener, full-time hockey realist

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 14, 2025 10:14 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Wed May 14, 2025 7:44 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue May 13, 2025 11:23 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun May 04, 2025 3:01 pm Not a big fan of SYB coaching style but he has been fairly successful. You can argue that he has superior talent and can’t win the big one though. Last year, clearly had the better team but got out-coached by WH and got knocked you in 2nd round. This year against WH, SYB had the slightly stronger team but clearly learned his lesson last year and out coached WH and won easily. Lost to a depleted EE team in final. Watched a couple of the games and thought SYB was the stronger team but EE goalie carried the day.

The syb coach does not out coach anyone. Period. Any parent that sends their child to that team needs to give their head a shake. The only thing they will learn is how to ignore someone who constantly screams.

For a person who volunteers his time and energy as a coach and is extremely committed giving back to the community and without charging one penny to his SYB team should be much more respected for their should be more coaches as such to lead by his example.

Karla Hamalka volunteers at a school in Montreal, should I respect her? He does it for himself, not the kids. He’s a loser who has been a nobody his entire life. He loves his false sense of superiority and the ability to act like a psychopath with no consequence. In the real world he’d have had the kicked out of him 100s of times by now. He doesn’t deserve anybody’s respect.

Man, this is starting to feel personal against the SYB coach. What’s going on — your kid didn’t make the team or something?
Honestly, the facts don’t back up what you’re saying. A bunch of those Bruins players have been with the team for 4+ years, and now some of the ones who left are even coming back.
Kinda says a lot, doesn’t it?

What about the kid who left during the season because of the way the HC treated him. What exactly has he won, last season nothing, didnt even beat out Leaside at Silver Stick regional tournament. Alot of the Bruins parents support him but claiming he is winner is just not factual.

Guest wrote: ↑Sat May 17, 2025 2:06 pm What about the kid who left during the season because of the way the HC treated him. What exactly has he won, last season nothing, didnt even beat out Leaside at Silver Stick regional tournament. Alot of the Bruins parents support him but claiming he is winner is just not factual.

You actually made one decent point — a lot of Bruins parents clearly back the coach. And let’s be honest, they wouldn’t still be there if he was as bad as you're trying to make him out to be. At this point, the more you rant about the Bruins and their coach, the more you just sound petty and obsessed. It’s getting embarrassing.

Guest wrote: ↑Sat May 17, 2025 10:32 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sat May 17, 2025 2:06 pm What about the kid who left during the season because of the way the HC treated him. What exactly has he won, last season nothing, didnt even beat out Leaside at Silver Stick regional tournament. Alot of the Bruins parents support him but claiming he is winner is just not factual.

You actually made one decent point — a lot of Bruins parents clearly back the coach. And let’s be honest, they wouldn’t still be there if he was as bad as you're trying to make him out to be. At this point, the more you rant about the Bruins and their coach, the more you just sound petty and obsessed. It’s getting embarrassing.

Leaside didn’t beat anyone out of the Silverstick. It was a 0-0 tie and Leaside moved on because of a useless statistic. The team has always been strong. The coach and parents have also always been the most toxic in the loop. Part of the reason they never win is bad coaching, and a lack of discipline when it matters. Part of the reason they never win is because teams play above their level against them because EVERYONE hates them. What’s the cost of almost winning every year? Is it worth having an adult who acts like a petulant child lead your team while a bunch of crybaby parents ring bells and yell BRUUUUINS from the stands like the kids are still playing tier 3 u7 select? Up to you to decide.