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Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jun 22, 2025 10:14 am All focus now is on The Brick. If you are in this loop this is all you should care about in the next couple of weeks.

We’re off to Europe where our kids can see something, eat proper food, catch some sun, smell the salt in the air. You burnout factories keep working though, definitely don’t take a break for even a minute!

Would you not trade a trip to Europe for an opportunity to play in the Brick? You are absolutely nuts. You can go to Europe any year .. the Brick is a once in a lifetime and sets your kid up for life.

Why do Brick parents feel like they need to justify their life decisions by trying to convince everyone that $20k "investment" was a good idea? Enjoy your tacky air force ones and leave the rest of us alone.

We are talking about the Brick. The Brick ! People are choosing a week at Muskoka or a trip to Europe over the Brick ? Nuts! You can’t be serious. You have a chance to be apart of the Best and you pass ? Best players, Best people, Best competition, Best growth potential for your kid! To be the Best you need to be around and beat the Best. Parents don’t get it.

It is going to be a great week in Toronto when the psycho parents are out of town. What matters is whether or not your kid is a good person, takes accountability for their actions, and well-rounded with sports, music, languages and academics. Enjoy the tournament, truly.

I really think there are four types of parents when it comes to the Brick. Can you name them?

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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:47 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 2:36 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 12:20 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jun 22, 2025 8:39 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jun 22, 2025 7:16 pm

We’re off to Europe where our kids can see something, eat proper food, catch some sun, smell the salt in the air. You burnout factories keep working though, definitely don’t take a break for even a minute!

Would you not trade a trip to Europe for an opportunity to play in the Brick? You are absolutely nuts. You can go to Europe any year .. the Brick is a once in a lifetime and sets your kid up for life.

Why do Brick parents feel like they need to justify their life decisions by trying to convince everyone that $20k "investment" was a good idea? Enjoy your tacky air force ones and leave the rest of us alone.

We are talking about the Brick. The Brick ! People are choosing a week at Muskoka or a trip to Europe over the Brick ? Nuts! You can’t be serious. You have a chance to be apart of the Best and you pass ? Best players, Best people, Best competition, Best growth potential for your kid! To be the Best you need to be around and beat the Best. Parents don’t get it.

We are definitely choosing to be "apart" from you freaks.

You aren’t choosing anything over the Brick. Your kid didn’t make the team because he’s not good enough. If you’d admit that there would at least be some dignity in it.

She isn’t. And because we aren’t delusional she didn’t try to get on either.

And your kid will get the taste smacked out of his mouth by a 6 foot 200 lb 14 year old who’s currently playing football in the summer while you freeze your ass in Edmonton. But hey you can watch that smack down in your well worn Brick jacket so it’s not all bad news.

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:47 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 4:15 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:47 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 2:36 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 12:20 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jun 22, 2025 8:39 pm

Would you not trade a trip to Europe for an opportunity to play in the Brick? You are absolutely nuts. You can go to Europe any year .. the Brick is a once in a lifetime and sets your kid up for life.

Why do Brick parents feel like they need to justify their life decisions by trying to convince everyone that $20k "investment" was a good idea? Enjoy your tacky air force ones and leave the rest of us alone.

We are talking about the Brick. The Brick ! People are choosing a week at Muskoka or a trip to Europe over the Brick ? Nuts! You can’t be serious. You have a chance to be apart of the Best and you pass ? Best players, Best people, Best competition, Best growth potential for your kid! To be the Best you need to be around and beat the Best. Parents don’t get it.

We are definitely choosing to be "apart" from you freaks.

You aren’t choosing anything over the Brick. Your kid didn’t make the team because he’s not good enough. If you’d admit that there would at least be some dignity in it.

She isn’t. And because we aren’t delusional she didn’t try to get on either.

And your kid will get the taste smacked out of his mouth by a 6 foot 200 lb 14 year old who’s currently playing football in the summer while you freeze your ass in Edmonton. But hey you can watch that smack down in your well worn Brick jacket so it’s not all bad news.

You don’t know that. At this point the only thing we know for sure is your kid just ain’t good enough. Enjoy your rented double wide trailer on whatever leech infested man made lake people like you go to. If you get reception you can watch the brick kids on tv.

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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 5:47 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 2:36 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 12:20 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jun 22, 2025 8:39 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Sun Jun 22, 2025 7:16 pm

We’re off to Europe where our kids can see something, eat proper food, catch some sun, smell the salt in the air. You burnout factories keep working though, definitely don’t take a break for even a minute!

Would you not trade a trip to Europe for an opportunity to play in the Brick? You are absolutely nuts. You can go to Europe any year .. the Brick is a once in a lifetime and sets your kid up for life.

Why do Brick parents feel like they need to justify their life decisions by trying to convince everyone that $20k "investment" was a good idea? Enjoy your tacky air force ones and leave the rest of us alone.

We are talking about the Brick. The Brick ! People are choosing a week at Muskoka or a trip to Europe over the Brick ? Nuts! You can’t be serious. You have a chance to be apart of the Best and you pass ? Best players, Best people, Best competition, Best growth potential for your kid! To be the Best you need to be around and beat the Best. Parents don’t get it.

It is going to be a great week in Toronto when the psycho parents are out of town. What matters is whether or not your kid is a good person, takes accountability for their actions, and well-rounded with sports, music, languages and academics. Enjoy the tournament, truly.

I really think there are four types of parents when it comes to the Brick. Can you name them?

Brick Vocal Dad - His world revolves on the Brick. Rinks, Skates, Skills Sessions, AAA, All Season Hockey, Talking Brick to Non Brick Parents, Shooting Basement Pucks, Sucking up to coaches, is his world. If there is a minute of ice time for his kid to get in a week, spend four hour turnaround to seize it.
Brick Introvert Dad - Kid needs to be the best and will buy my way onto a team, even if kid doesn't have the skill. Low profile but will run you over if it means his kid can get on a Brick Team.
Play the System Dad - My kid is good enough. If he makes it great, if not, no big deal. The road to high level hockey may or may not involve the Brick .. if it does, will be there.
Stand in the Corner Dad - Really would rather be in Europe, cottage, outside, fishing than a ice rink in June/July. However, my son is so goddamn talented at this age, he makes these teams without me really want it to happen.
Am I close?

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Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 9:47 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 4:15 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 3:47 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 2:36 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Mon Jun 23, 2025 12:20 pm

Why do Brick parents feel like they need to justify their life decisions by trying to convince everyone that $20k "investment" was a good idea? Enjoy your tacky air force ones and leave the rest of us alone.

We are talking about the Brick. The Brick ! People are choosing a week at Muskoka or a trip to Europe over the Brick ? Nuts! You can’t be serious. You have a chance to be apart of the Best and you pass ? Best players, Best people, Best competition, Best growth potential for your kid! To be the Best you need to be around and beat the Best. Parents don’t get it.

We are definitely choosing to be "apart" from you freaks.

You aren’t choosing anything over the Brick. Your kid didn’t make the team because he’s not good enough. If you’d admit that there would at least be some dignity in it.

She isn’t. And because we aren’t delusional she didn’t try to get on either.

And your kid will get the taste smacked out of his mouth by a 6 foot 200 lb 14 year old who’s currently playing football in the summer while you freeze your ass in Edmonton. But hey you can watch that smack down in your well worn Brick jacket so it’s not all bad news.

You don’t know that. At this point the only thing we know for sure is your kid just ain’t good enough. Enjoy your rented double wide trailer on whatever leech infested man made lake people like you go to. If you get reception you can watch the brick kids on tv.

Dude's right. You're a burnout machine.

Ask your kid where Michael Jordan played basketball at 12. Not 9 or 10. 12.

When the Detroit kids beat both Toronto teams like they're playing a Tier 2 select tournament that will be really good to watch on the telly. At the cottage.

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:48 pm When the Detroit kids beat both Toronto teams like they're playing a Tier 2 select tournament that will be really good to watch on the telly. At the cottage.

Boston will also pound them. Mostly because they pick the best kids and haven’t made it 100% business…

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:48 pm When the Detroit kids beat both Toronto teams like they're playing a Tier 2 select tournament that will be really good to watch on the telly. At the cottage.

It is better to have played and lost than not to have played at all.

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Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:48 pm When the Detroit kids beat both Toronto teams like they're playing a Tier 2 select tournament that will be really good to watch on the telly. At the cottage.

Boston will also pound them. Mostly because they pick the best kids and haven’t made it 100% business…

If they wanted to do it properly. One team from GTHL AAA. Tryouts throughout season with a final camp in April. Third party coaches, no parent coaches. Paid by GTHL. just put out 14 best players and 2 goalies. this is for u 10 GTHL as a special team.

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Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 2:37 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Tue Jun 24, 2025 12:48 pm When the Detroit kids beat both Toronto teams like they're playing a Tier 2 select tournament that will be really good to watch on the telly. At the cottage.

Boston will also pound them. Mostly because they pick the best kids and haven’t made it 100% business…

If they wanted to do it properly. One team from GTHL AAA. Tryouts throughout season with a final camp in April. Third party coaches, no parent coaches. Paid by GTHL. just put out 14 best players and 2 goalies. this is for u 10 GTHL as a special team.

100% should be only one team.

With no affiliation to AAA teams.

My God some of the parents on TBD need to get off their knees this is embarrassing.