Junior B franchise in Chéticamp.

[nsjhlguy]

Feb 14, 2024 22:45:17 GMT -4 truenorth said:

Update here is that the group from Cheticamp has bought the Blues and pending a “vote” of the Board of Governors which I presume will most certainly pass, they will have a team in the 2024-25 season.

www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/sports/regional-sports/cheticamp-group-purchases-cumberland-county-blues-franchise-with-hopes-of-bringing-nsjhl-team-to-cape-breton-100938621/
Note article is behind a paywall

Here’s a highlight from the article about the other possible landing spots prior to the sale, “[NSJHL President] said along with Cheticamp, there was also interest from groups in Liverpool, Digby and Springhill – who wanted to ‘restructure a team.’”

Don't quote me on this but I have heard rumours that many of the league's governors are not interested in having Cheticamp join the league... not sure what the reasoning on that would be. If the vote to have Cheticamp join the league does not pass, then the new owners will take over operations in Springhill.

[truenorth]

Feb 16, 2024 9:46:18 GMT -4 nsjhlguy said:

Feb 14, 2024 22:45:17 GMT -4 truenorth said:

Update here is that the group from Cheticamp has bought the Blues and pending a “vote” of the Board of Governors which I presume will most certainly pass, they will have a team in the 2024-25 season.

www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/sports/regional-sports/cheticamp-group-purchases-cumberland-county-blues-franchise-with-hopes-of-bringing-nsjhl-team-to-cape-breton-100938621/
Note article is behind a paywall

Here’s a highlight from the article about the other possible landing spots prior to the sale, “[NSJHL President] said along with Cheticamp, there was also interest from groups in Liverpool, Digby and Springhill – who wanted to ‘restructure a team.’”

Don't quote me on this but I have heard rumours that many of the league's governors are not interested in having Cheticamp join the league... not sure what the reasoning on that would be. If the vote to have Cheticamp join the league does not pass, then the new owners will take over operations in Springhill.

I imagine teams in the other division would not like the idea of having to make the Cape Breton trip multiple times; unfortunately money will be the reason many might oppose.
That said, I don’t know if an ownership group from Cheticamp settling for Cumberland if it fails is a beneficial option for either side.

[ponch]

Cheticamp Jr B Team names Head Coach.



Special Announcement!

The Cheticamp Jr B Hockey Team is excited to announce that the Head Coaching position has been filled!

Welcome to the organization Ryan Sparling!

A home grown product of Cape Breton.

Sparling played out his minor hockey years with the Sydney Steele programme. After Minor Hockey he joined the Cape Breton Tradesmen for 2 years. He was then drafted 20th overall in the QMJHL with the St John Sea Dogs.

Sparking went on to play with the StFX XMen and also played in the US for the Missouri Mavericks and the Laredo Bucks. He ended his career in NFLD where he played 2 seasons in Corner Brook and Deer Lake.

Ryan was the assistant coach for the Sydney Mitsubishi Rush of the U18 NSMHL and also worked with the Sydney Steelers Minor Hockey Association for the last 4 years.

The Cheticamp Jr B Hockey Team is excited to have Ryan Sparling take the reins and lead us into our first season!

●Other coaches, board members and players will be named at a later date, as well as the team name, social media outlets and official website.

[nsjhlguy]

Apr 1, 2024 10:48:15 GMT -4 ponch said:

Cheticamp Jr B Team names Head Coach.



Special Announcement!

The Cheticamp Jr B Hockey Team is excited to announce that the Head Coaching position has been filled!

Welcome to the organization Ryan Sparling!

A home grown product of Cape Breton.

Sparling played out his minor hockey years with the Sydney Steele programme. After Minor Hockey he joined the Cape Breton Tradesmen for 2 years. He was then drafted 20th overall in the QMJHL with the St John Sea Dogs.

Sparking went on to play with the StFX XMen and also played in the US for the Missouri Mavericks and the Laredo Bucks. He ended his career in NFLD where he played 2 seasons in Corner Brook and Deer Lake.

Ryan was the assistant coach for the Sydney Mitsubishi Rush of the U18 NSMHL and also worked with the Sydney Steelers Minor Hockey Association for the last 4 years.

The Cheticamp Jr B Hockey Team is excited to have Ryan Sparling take the reins and lead us into our first season!

●Other coaches, board members and players will be named at a later date, as well as the team name, social media outlets and official website.

This is interesting because I don’t think the league has officially held their vote for Cheticamp to join the league

[mrhockeyfan]

Apr 1, 2024 12:56:24 GMT -4 nsjhlguy said:

Apr 1, 2024 10:48:15 GMT -4 ponch said:

Cheticamp Jr B Team names Head Coach.



Special Announcement!

The Cheticamp Jr B Hockey Team is excited to announce that the Head Coaching position has been filled!

Welcome to the organization Ryan Sparling!

A home grown product of Cape Breton.

Sparling played out his minor hockey years with the Sydney Steele programme. After Minor Hockey he joined the Cape Breton Tradesmen for 2 years. He was then drafted 20th overall in the QMJHL with the St John Sea Dogs.

Sparking went on to play with the StFX XMen and also played in the US for the Missouri Mavericks and the Laredo Bucks. He ended his career in NFLD where he played 2 seasons in Corner Brook and Deer Lake.

Ryan was the assistant coach for the Sydney Mitsubishi Rush of the U18 NSMHL and also worked with the Sydney Steelers Minor Hockey Association for the last 4 years.

The Cheticamp Jr B Hockey Team is excited to have Ryan Sparling take the reins and lead us into our first season!

●Other coaches, board members and players will be named at a later date, as well as the team name, social media outlets and official website.

This is interesting because I don’t think the league has officially held their vote for Cheticamp to join the league

Lol. Exactly. And my guess is the league will vote against it. No school for kids to attend, some of the harshest weather in the maritimes and definitely the worst travel.